by Diane W. Shannon | Nov 2, 2023 | Coaching, Humanizing Medicine
Why are no-so-helpful habits so frustratingly hard to kick??? And I’m not even talking about those deeper-seated habits called addictions. I’m talking about the small micro-actions we take each day. When we hit the snooze button one time too many and have to sprint at... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Aug 3, 2023 | Coaching, Thriving
Before becoming a physician coach, back when I was a full-time writer, I attended a talk on racial health disparities for a piece was writing for a national non-profit whose mission is improving the US healthcare system. The speaker shared an image that I have now... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Jul 6, 2023 | Coaching, Thriving
About a year ago, I was handed a challenge: create a live video to post on social media every day for 15 days. I hated the idea. I’m an introvert and prefer one-on-one conversations and small interactive groups. What I don’t love is sharing before an audience that I... 
by Diane W. Shannon | May 2, 2023 | Coaching, Thriving
“Physicians have no autonomy.” I read and hear versions of this every day, expressed with anger, resignation, or both. It’s also called agency, control, and power (as in feeling empowered). I’m the first one to admit that physicians have WAY less autonomy than in the... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Mar 2, 2023 | Coaching, Humanizing Medicine
Guilt has a purpose. It reminds me of my responsibility to be the best version of myself that I can be. Shame does not. It only serves to keep me bound up in negative thoughts about who I am—thoughts that block all possibility of being my best self. The research... 
by Diane W. Shannon | Feb 2, 2023 | Coaching, Leadership
I’ve been coaching women physicians for more than five years now, helping them build lives that work personally and professionally. We start with the places where they have the most control to make changes. Charting efficiency, prioritizing sleep, delegating what they...