“Karen is a patient and thoughtful coach who created a comfortable space for reflection and prioritization. She provided helpful exercises and assisted me in creating action plans. These have led me to a better understanding of myself and an improved set of tools to deal with future challenges. I am grateful for the progress we have made and am excited to work with her in the future!”
Coaching for Physicians
I offer coaching packages for physicians designed to maximize their leadership potential and enhance their professional and career development. Coaching supports physicians as they navigate the uncharted territory of emerging and diverse workplaces. Coaching places you in direct control of your future and vision of success.
The physicians I coach want to have a meaningful and lasting impact through their life and work, they tell me its a luxury to work with someone who will offer them time and space; listen profoundly as they speak and then ask direct and challenging questions to move them forward. They leave our sessions feeling energized, empowered and with an enhanced sense of direction.
Here are some examples of how coaching can enrich the lives of physicians at various stages of their careers….
Being strategic and intentional in setting short & long term goals for professional advancement
Identifying the right skills, tools & mentors at each stage of your career
Managing change as new opportunities present themselves
Developing your leadership skills and style
Coaching in Academia
In academia the concept of mentoring is well established; coaching on the other hand, whilst aligning with traditional mentorship, offers a pathway to sustainable change, it encourages self-directed professional growth, career transitions and leadership development. The academics I work with are already accomplished, creative individuals who are seeking to advance their careers and / or transition into leadership roles.
Areas where coaching can support academic faculty include:
Finding a vision and voice as a leader
Creating balance between career goals and personal life
Navigating your career as important life events intervene
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What to expect from coaching?
As your coach my role is to support you to realize your vision, navigate change, identify, & overcome obstacles, and get lasting results! At our first session I’ll ask about your “big picture” – the vision and/or goals you have for your life and career and at subsequent sessions you will identify specific parts of that “big picture” to focus on (your agenda). I will ask questions that encourage a deeper and perhaps unexpected understanding of your situation and we will work towards creating meaningful and sustained changes. As we work together part of my role is to provide structure or a framework for you to build your success on; when appropriate, I may suggest resources, and tools from the business and leadership literature. I have a created a list of resources (my LeadershipSuccessPortfolio) which I provide to clients if they wish to take a deeper dive into a particular topic. In all our coaching interactions I will provide a safe place where you can approach your life and work, your choices and decisions with curiosity and creativity.
Coaching Packages:
1. “Success Coaching” 3 x 1-hour sessions to work on specific career or leadership challenges.
2. “Leadership & Professional Development Coaching” – 6 x 1-hour sessions to develop your leadership style and /or work on professional and career development. Includes leadership style assessment and options for 360 degree evaluation.
3. Customized packages to suit your own style and needs.