Coaching for Doctors

Professional Coaching for Doctors

".....Professional coaching may be an effective way to reduce emotional exhaustion and overall burnout as well as improve quality of life and resilience for some physicians....." Researchers have found professional coaching may reduce work-related stress [more on the research here].

Over the past few years doctors connecting with a professional coach has increased. As a Doctors' health service we have seen the benefits of our doctor-patients adding a professional coach to their own self-care health and wellbeing team.

Find out more about coaches who specialise in supporting doctors:

Dr Tabitha Healey - Executive Health Coach

BMBS FRACP MEDICAL ONCOLOGY, POSTGRADUATE CLINICAL HYPNOSIS - SASH, GAICD

Trained as a Medical Oncologist, Tabitha was a founding partner in Adelaide Oncology and Haematology, and they grew from a 2 person practice at Calvary North Adelaide to a 22 doctor practice across 5 sites with a clinical trials unit and advanced trainee program. During her 20 years in that role Tabitha developed an increasing interest in the importance of self care and wellbeing in regards to her own personal performance but also in the recovery of her patients. In 2019 Tabitha switched her focus to Executive Health Coaching, working predominantly with doctors and healthcare leaders to prevent or manage burnout and optimise health, wellbeing and performance. Tabitha developed a program called Restore, to educate and support patients during and beyond their chemotherapy, introduced complementary care practitioners to our day centres and developed a Cancer Reconditioning Program at Calvary Rehab, recognised and rebated by private health insurers. Tabitha now focusses on her work as an executive and personal coach.

"Blending leadership experience, business acumen, medical knowledge and a passion for wellbeing I work with high performing individuals to maximise engagement and fulfilment in their personal and professional lives."

Phone: +61 402356082

To connect with Tabitha, visit website here. 

Sharee Johnson - Founder, Coaching for Doctors

MAPS BBSc Grad Dip App Psych Grad Dip HR - Author of "The Thriving Doctor" released in early 2022

Sharee is a registered Psychologist and Executive Coach. She considers mindfulness the most effective way to bring sustained change and focus to life. As a mindful practitioner she brings a deep understanding and lived experience of the power of presence, supported by a depth of experience and accreditations. Integrating mindfulness into her coaching practice enables Sharee’s clients to benefit from a growth mindset and improve their performance and their well-being.

To connect with Sharee, visit her website here.

Gail Carmody - Certified Life Coach

Gail Carmody is a coach for healthcare professionals and is a Certified Life Coach with a background of 40 years Management in the Healthcare Sector.

She provides coaching, mentoring and facilitating through her experience, insight, and understanding of healthcare professionals and of the healthcare system from her many years of experience in various roles—from RN to Healthcare Consultant to Director of Coaching for Healthcare. Coaching is a great tool that will help healthcare professionals develop strategies to bridge gaps that may exist in any area of their professional or personal life. Furthermore, coaching can help professionals improve their work and life skills, leading to a more meaningful and healthier work/life balance.

You can reach Gail via:

Mobile: +61 405720115

Email: gail@coachingforhealthcare.com

Website link here.

Dr Ira van der Steenstraten - Breeze Life Coaching

Practice Hours - Consults FTF or Zoom, anytime by arrangement

Email: info@breezelifecoaching.com or 0452 407 334.

Website: https://www.breezelifecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breez...

Practice Address: BRISBANE 4000