Coaching sessions with Dawn Baker were enormously important for me to take my life and career back into my own control. I was on a career path that kept moving forward in great ways (leadership, more responsibility) but the path didn't seem to mesh with my family life or time for myself. I was …
What is Coaching?
My experience When I was in the throes of burnout and self-care failure, I had a coach. He was the spouse of my residency mentor, a person versed in executive problem solving with a thriving business and book on the subject. My sessions with him were so incredibly insightful; he helped me embark …
The Beautiful Music of Balance
Whenever I'm interviewed, I get asked the question, "How do you define balance?" I took a crack at discussing this back in the early days of the blog, but it’s a nebulous term that’s continuously worth examining. Like other things, balance is something you know when you experience it. And you …
Choose Compassion Over Judgement in Times of Crisis
Right now, COVID-19 is making its way through the US. Early on, as a physician with airway and critical care expertise, I could recognize its potential to cause significant morbidity/mortality and overwhelm of our healthcare resources. It’s obvious now that this is no “zombie apocalypse” joke, as I …
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How To Deal With A Change Of Plans
(Featured image of butterfly courtesy of Jim Lowman) “Failing to plan is like planning to fail” You want to stay healthy, but you don't have a lot of time. When you go to the gym, do you show up with a workout in mind, or do you aimlessly wander around wasting time while you decide what to …
Sailing Towards A Growth Mindset
Learning new things and letting go of limiting beliefs on a cruising catamaran I stood on the deck at Starboard staring out. The sun was setting while the full moon was simultaneously rising, equidistant across the horizon. The sky was painted in oranges on the one side and purples on the other. …