MedicalCoachingCulture

Executive coaching for doctors and culture change for hospitals

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  • How Olympic Cycling Can Save Healthcare Organizations

    It’s no secret, is it? Healthcare organizations and institutions are struggling – some more than others. However, all are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Demand outstripping resources, failing cultures and disengaged staff, everywhere blockages and lack of flow. These are but a few of the common themes. Big money, large initiatives, great minds – all Read more

  • What is Organisational Wellbeing?

    What is Organisational Wellbeing?

    In an organisation that I have been working with recently, we have been paying attention to wellbeing – and creating a ‘wellbeing plan’. Clearly an important aim, even if the term wellbeing is beginning to feel overused and at risk of inducing cynicism in those who are hoped to be the recipients of the well-intentioned Read more

  • Forced Change in Healthcare

    Healthcare is a pillar of every society. It is universally hoped that the existing healthcare system works optimally in that community. Everyone shares these ideals. However, many of the strengths of embedded healthcare systems can hinder progress in the face of changed circumstances and new challenges. It appears that we are in the midst of Read more

  • 10 Immediate Actions that Improve Organisational Culture (and don’t cost a thing)

    10 Immediate Actions that Improve Organisational Culture (and don’t cost a thing)

    1. Use People’s Names Not only is the use of names a safety feature in high-risk endeavours such as healthcare, it also creates tighter teams and facilitates performance. Hearing your name spoken by another person causes a surge of oxytocin release that leads to stronger interpersonal bonding and better relationships. 2. Leaders Walking Around How Read more

  • Recently, I met a coaching client for her second session. As we greeted each other it was immediately apparent that her energy and mood had shifted from the first session. She seemed lighter, her shoulders were higher and posture straighter. There were smiles instead of tears. In the initial session, we had talked about pressures Read more