Keep the Achiever. Muffle the Perfectionist.
This morning I’m celebrating. I did something last night for the very first time. I walked on stage alone, opened my mouth, and sang. I’ve marveled at every singing performance I ever attended, wondering, how do they do that? And now, I can say, I...
Women Docs Are Leaving. Here’s How to Stop the Exodus.
Making the decision to leave clinical practice was a leap off a cliff into thin air when I wasn’t sure I had a place to land. Who was I, what would I do, if I wasn’t a physician? It felt like such a loss; I loved being able to do such deeply meaningful work. This...
When You Hate Mindfulness
Hate is a strong word. But it seems appropriate to describe the degree to which I avoided and even eschewed mindfulness. The concept felt too fluffy, too woo woo, too frivolous. I was a committed go getter, Type A, high-achiever. I was BUSY. Too busy to sit still for...
How to Run Towards, Not Run Away
When physicians hire me for coaching, they are looking for relief. The weight of charting, understaffing, and productivity pressure has taken a toil. Some are experiencing burnout. Some are fed up with their organization. Some are feeling disillusioned with...