COACHES CORNER

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) recently released the updated ICF Core Competencies. These competencies define the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors that professional coaches need to develop to deliver meaningful, results-driven coaching experiences.

An Evidence-Based Update...

Physician coaching provides a wide array of benefits. A culture of coaching creates a healthy and sustainable work environment by making sure everyone feels comfortable communicating their thoughts and feelings - leading to increased engagement and retention. In this article, we are going to discuss...

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 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 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 fundamentally about the application of positive leadership characteristics in the hospital and beyond. In th...

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 ...

Physician coaching is a growing resource in healthcare used to support performance and wellness. In the past, coaching has been misapplied in healthcare and was often more closely aligned with a mentoring model. Instead of telling clients what to do, coaches facilitate critical thought, planning, ...

Are you a physician looking to foster personal growth, connect with peers, make a positive impact within your medical community, or strenghthen your soft skills? If so, Physician Coach Training might just be the transformative journey you've been seeking. Physician Coach Training is a unique program...