“I have been working as an attending physician for over 15 years, and Dr. Shannon showed me concepts that have been complete game changers for protecting my time, energy and mental health. I implemented the ‘every yes is a no’ concept immediately and have taken back control of my work week. As a physician, she truly understands what we go through and exactly the skills we need to sustain long and fulfilling careers.”

– Meredith Faggen, MD, Medical Director at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/South Short Hospital

“Dr. Shannon was an amazing anchor to our women physician task force gathering. She facilitated a very clear, inspiring workshop on time management strategies. She has already made a huge impact on our journey to reduce burnout among female physicians in our group. We look forward to working with her again.”

– Hande Tuncer, MD, Associate Medical Director, Network Clinical Hematology Program

“Dr. Shannon gave a wonderful presentation to our Wellforce provider community in September 2021. Her presentation was very practical, insightful, and precise. Many participants have requested that we welcome her back again for more such discussions.”

– Lija Joseph, MD and Lauren Rigsby, MDiv, Co-Chairs, Wellness and Resilience Committee, Lowell General Hospital

“Dr. Shannon delivered two virtual presentations on clinician wellbeing: one to our medical executive committee  and the second as a Grand Rounds to the general medical staff membership. Her presentation was engaging, interactive, and informative. The feedback was very positive, and we hope to engage Dr. Shannon to return in the near future.”

– Miriam Neuman, MD, MPH, President of the Medical Staff & Chair, Department of Radiology, Mass General Brigham-Salem Hospital

“It is a rare speaker who can reach out and grab attendees during a Zoom presentation in the evening, but Dr. Shannon accomplished this by projecting a personable and accessible style, while delivering valuable tools that engaged our physicians. She enabled our group to tackle the tough questions about how to define personal balance and to take first steps in regaining or retaining the joy in medicine.”

– Mary Beth Miotto, MD, MPH, Vice-President, Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

“Diane Shannon’s engaging and timely lecture attracted both clinical and administrative staff. Her message was unifying and a catalyst for positive systems changes. All members of the audience expressed their appreciation and as evident by the questions, found the talk very useful and educational.”

– Diane London, MD, Internal Medicine, Chair, Medical Education Committee, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Needham

“I am writing to express my gratitude for the MedPEP Changing the System That Destroys Careers podcast. I am dedicated to returning joy to the practice of medicine, as I’ve witnessed physicians—with whom I have worked both collegially and clinically—bear the brunt of our beleaguered health care system for far too long. Listening to the podcast has provided me not only with practical advice, but also the courage to speak with my superiors about my aspirations. Thank you a thousand times over to Dr. Shannon for her generosity, and for being a true source of inspiration!”

– Linda M. Bolle, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Pain Management, Atrius Health

“Diane Shannon is an outstanding speaker. She has a natural gift for public speaking. Diane told her own story while also paying attention to the facts regarding physician burnout. The talk was artfully done.”

– Scott Rodgers, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
University of Mississippi Medical Center

“Dr. Shannon was clear and well-prepared in her talk, which provided a framework for thinking about coaching and how it can intersect with therapy. She brings both valuable personal and professional experience to bear in looking at both how to support individuals and systems – both of which are needed to improve our health care system.”

– Jeff Brand, PsyD, CGP, Staff Psychologist & Adult Group Co-Coordinator, The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health