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Get honest with yourself right now. Are the “too many things” what you want to do or are they imposed on you by others’ wants and needs? By saying yes to making time for yourself, you lay the groundwork for more control and satisfaction in your day.

As a fellow independent introvert, I completely understand this. There are a ton of resources out there, many of them free. You might feel like you should be able to figure things out on your own. The thought of asking for help might seem a little like admitting defeat.

I offer a reframe. Consider the choice to work 1:1 with a coach as a power move. You’re asking for exactly what you need and not spending hours and hours reading books or going through courses that might not fit your very specific situation. (Ah! There’s that time thing again). Not only that, you’re prioritizing yourself in your own life. That’s not giving up, it’s going big.

Even though you’re an introvert and used to exploring your inner world, the healthcare provider in you may still want the data. No problem. Coaching positively impacts burnout symptoms in multiple studies, including those cited in JAMA.

Yes, yes, yes! Anyone who knows me can attest privacy is my thing. If you have any concerns, we'll make sure we address them. Being able to share your thoughts freely is essential to your coaching success.

Two of my joys are learning and helping others feel better. That’s what attracted me to medicine in the first place.

Once I began my clinical rotations, however, I discovered that the current medical model isn’t ideal for my introvert personality. I like to dig deep and focus. In many of our work settings, multitasking and speed seem to be prioritized.

Being goal-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist (I know some of you reading this are chuckling at the ‘a bit’ part), I still jumped into medicine with full commitment. It was a privilege to care for every patient that trusted me with the health of their eyes.

Having said that, I always knew I wouldn’t be practicing medicine forever. The sad part is, over the last several years, I’ve seen ambitious, smart people who thought they would be in their chosen field forever start to falter. It’s happening in almost every field.

People are struggling. I want to help.

The short answer: Coaching works by getting you from Point A to Point B.

The long answer: When we work together, it’s you and me meeting weekly by Zoom (or by phone, if you prefer). You come with your challenge or goal and we work together to tease out the issues, explore options, address roadblocks, and create a plan for ACTION. In between meetings, you’re making it happen. The next week we celebrate your success! Will you get stuck sometimes? Of course. The good news is coaching helps you become more nimble at dealing with those bumps in the road.

As with anything, results come with focus, commitment, and a willingness to jump in and do the work. Coaching isn’t any different. You’ve likely been experiencing symptoms of burnout for quite awhile, so it may take time to untangle yourself from that.

Some goals only require tiny tweaks to get to where you want to be. Others require sustained attention and action. Sometimes life intervenes and plans change. Most often, it’s not a linear process. Regardless, just getting started creates forward momentum. And isn’t that a result in itself?

I've trained in multiple coaching approaches. Why? Because I don't believe in 'one-size-fits-all'. We'll decide what feels good to you and go from there.

I'm also an introverted physician with lots of experience managing my own relationship with work. Creating boundaries between work and personal time is my superpower.

As far as certifications go, I’m a Certified Professional Coach and have Associate Certified Coach status through the International Coaching Federation.

Last, but not least, I'm an animal lover. I'm sure that counts for something!