COACHES CORNER

As physicians, we’re trained to solve problems. So when a colleague comes to us and says something like, “things need to change,” our instinct is often to fix the problem. Coaching asks us to resist that reflex by listening and supporting, rather than searching for a resolution. 

Let’s also be clea...

What happens to an organization’s culture when physicians and healthcare leaders learn the art of coaching? Cleveland Clinic has spent years building a coaching culture throughout its organization, and the results have been remarkable. 

The Cleveland Clinic Case Study

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In today’s leadership-driven world, the word coaching gets thrown around a lot. But there’s an important distinction that often gets overlooked: the difference between using coaching skills and engaging in professional coaching. In this article, we are going to talk about the similarities and differ...

Many physicians are curious about coaching—not because they want to start a coaching business or become full-time coaches, but because they are attracted to the coaching model itself. They seek better tools to communicate, lead, support colleagues, and handle the complex demands of medicine.

If tha...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...

“When asked to indicate the most critical considerations for coach selection, respondents cited previous coaching experience and credentials and certifications as the most important qualifications for external coach practitioners (Figure 7).”

When choosing a coach, professionals prioritize certa...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and can be used with colleagues, patients, and ourselves in the hospital and beyond. In this blog series, we loo...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and fundamentally about the application of positive leadership characteristics in the hospital and beyond. In th...

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies outline skills and approaches used by professional coaches. These principles are explicitly stated in the context of coaching and fundamentally about the application of positive leadership characteristics in the hospital and beyond. In th...

Physicians play the role of teacher in many ways during their daily routine, including with patients, staff, and trainees. While traditional teaching methods involve imparting knowledge directly, leveraging coaching skills offers two significant benefits that can profoundly enhance the educational e...

Physician Coach Training focuses on learning the coaching mindset, an approach to working with others demonstrating commitment, and emphasizing connection. I didn’t fully embrace the coaching mindset until I attended coach training with a willingness to learn new things. That’s when I started lookin...

Physicians grapple with a distinct set of challenges caused by the intricacies of the healthcare system. These challenges have a direct impact on a physician’s well-being and performance, leading to serious concerns like burnout.

In response to my own burnout in 2013, I attended coach training and ...