Do you cherish the journey of personal and professional growth? Maybe you've been seeking transformative insights to enhance your leadership skills and navigate the complexities of life and love.

We reflect on the incredible journey of this podcast and explore the top downloaded episodes that have resonated with listeners like you. If you're curious about the profound impact our lives have on our careers and leadership, and if you're ready to embrace new possibilities for your own journey - don't miss this episode.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand how our personal lives and relationships impact our leadership and careers.
• Reflect on the importance of growth, renewal, and embracing new possibilities in your own life

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22: Overcoming the Habit of Taking Things Personally: Insights for Physicians and Leaders

27: ADHD & Leadership with Elle O'Flaherty

32: Navigating Relationship & Family Challenges from Residency to Attending Life with Dr. Nikki Parson

6: Sabbaticals in Medicine with Dr. Tia Robertson

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.

Are you eager to drive change and create a lasting impact in healthcare but struggling to communicate your message effectively? As scientifically-minded physicians, expressing our thoughts and ideas in a way that resonates with a broader audience can be a challenge. In this episode, Camille Deputter and I discuss how thought leaders can harness the power of storytelling to lead change within their organizations authentically.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn what you can do to become a better communicator and storyteller
• Understand how to use your personal experiences to drive your message and influence others
• Gain insight on how to develop and structure your message or idea for success

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The Storytelling with Heart Podcast

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Although a hierarchical framework serves specific purposes, it can also oppress individuals from being their authentic selves and leveraging their uniqueness to enhance their organization. So, how can we create an environment that promotes greater inclusivity and empowerment in healthcare?

Dr. Annmarie Caño is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified coach with 25 years of experience as a college professor, researcher, and academic leader. She embraces a compassionate and liberatory stance in which she listens deeply and with curiosity to support the growth of others. Dr. Annmarie firmly believes that effective and fulfilled leaders put in the work to know themselves, including their places in the world. With this knowledge, leaders can engage in courageous action to co-create systems and practices that contribute to the health and well-being of others in their charge.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of leading with integrity and authenticity in a complex environment
• Learn how being a female Latina in academia has influenced Dr. Annmarie's work in liberatory leadership
• Gain insight into the pivotal role that leaders play in reshaping these power structures so you can initiate transformative change within your organization.

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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What is one key attribute of a strong leader? Resiliency. By becoming resilient leaders, we improve our leadership abilities and pave the way for reduced stress.

Stacey Caster and I discuss the importance of resilient leadership. You'll learn Stacey's CLARITY technique for becoming a resilient leader and how to begin incorporating these processes so you can effectively manage difficult situations and lead a happier, healthier life.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand the importance of work-life integration
• Learn Stacey's CLARITY technique for becoming a resilient leader
• Explore how to begin incorporating the process so you can effectively manage difficult situations

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Have you ever found yourself obsessing about what a colleague thinks of you, and you sideline the opinions or thoughts of your loved ones or people who truly matter? Maybe you've compromised your values to fit into a mold you believe will earn you respect or validation from others. While validation can help propel us forward and achieve incredible things, it can also tie us up in emotional knots when we seek this confirmation from the wrong people or places.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• What validation is and when it can become a problem
• How to recognize when we're seeking validation from the wrong places
• How to overcome the need for external validation in your personal and professional life

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Do you consider yourself a workaholic? Do you reach for a drink on Friday nights to "turn off" from the week? If you had asked Dr. Pepper what her drug of choice was, she would have told you it was her work. But, as it turns out, alcohol was too. This episode sheds light on the challenges many individuals face in their pursuit of success and highlights the paradox of the normalization of alcohol consumption in the medical community. 

Dr. Kara Pepper attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine. After 13 years in clinical practice as one of Atlanta's top doctors, she opened her own cutting-edge telemedicine practice to provide high-quality, comprehensive, patient-centered care. This practice is available to all adults over 18, especially those struggling with eating disorders.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the problem with perfectionism and how this contributes to gray-area drinking and escapist behaviors
• Understand why rest can feel so uncomfortable for workaholics
• Learn how we can support ourselves when transitioning into sobriety and start overcoming unhealthy behaviors.

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Learn more about gray-area drinking with Jolene Park

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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What is the key to a healthy marriage and family? Balancing a demanding medical career with a fulfilling family life is challenging, but by being intentional with our priorities and showing up for others, we can have a successful and well-rounded life.

Dr. Nikki Parson, MD, was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. She attended Appalachian State University as an undergrad and obtained a degree in graphic arts and imaging technology with a fine arts minor. After working in design and marketing for two years, she ultimately decided to change careers and pursue a career in medicine. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her OBGYN residency at ECU Vidant Medical Center. She has been working as a general OBGYN practitioner for eight years. In her free time, she spends quality time with her husband of almost 20 years and two sons.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Understand the role of intentionality in having a successful marriage and balanced family life
• Learn how we can use intentionality for problem-solving and overcoming marital challenges
• Explore why prioritizing yourself will lead to a healthier family dynamic

Full Show Notes Here!

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Watch "It's Not About the Nail"

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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How can we build a workplace culture that empowers our team members and uplifts emerging leaders in healthcare? To achieve this, a thoughtful and intentional approach is essential to create an environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to excel.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kevin Joseph to explore how we can foster a culture of engagement, empowerment, and leadership within our organization. We'll dive into strategies for inclusive decision-making and applying the 15-70-15 model, how to use the five "love languages" in a professional setting, what physicians should do if they want to step into a leadership or CEO role, and much more.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Understand why it's crucial to include the right people in decision-making and the method to do so
• Learn how we can apply the five "love languages" in a professional setting to relieve burnout
• Explore how to prepare if you want to step into a leadership or CEO role

Full Show Notes Here!

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Grab a copy of Dr. Joseph's book, Cracking the Healthcare Leadership Code

Read the book, The Five Languages for Appreciation in the Workplace

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

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How can we create a positive work culture that uplifts and inspires others to step into positions of leadership? Fostering a nurturing environment for aspiring leaders is paramount, and mentorship plays a vital role in empowering individuals to embrace their potential.

Dr. Sunil Sinha joins me to discuss his unique perspective on crafting a culture that inspires new leaders in healthcare. You'll learn what leaders should focus on when stepping into a new position, how current leaders can support and motivate up-and-coming leaders, and what to do if you're uncertain about becoming a leader.

Whether you're a seasoned, new, or aspiring leader, this episode provides valuable insight you don't want to miss!

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Learn the first things you should focus on when stepping into a new leadership position
• Understand how current leaders can support and inspire up-and-coming leaders
• Learn what to do if you're considering a leadership position and how current leaders can support those on the edge
  
  

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Learn about the Baldrige Excellence Framework

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

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Are you one of the 89% who’s dealt with burnout in the last year? With healthcare professionals continuously ranking among those most affected—what is one to do once they realize they’re fighting this battle? Dan Capello joins me to discuss the healing journey that took him from being an executive chef to executive coaching. Dan breaks down his 6-step success approach for leaders. This episode is for you if you’ve ever dealt with burnout, trauma, or stress, or you’re simply ready to make big changes in your life.

Dan Capello is a recognized personal transformation expert, author, speaker, and consultant. He has produced events for former US Presidents, international ambassadors, Fortune 500 CEOs, US Senators, professional sports figures, and industry leaders. Dan has overseen national culinary competitions and apprenticeship programs and is internationally recognized for his work in the culinary and wine & spirits industries.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Discover the profound impact a simple perspective shift can have on your career and life.
• Uncover the lesser-known side effects of physician and leadership burnout. 
• Learn the 6 steps you can take right now to kickstart your most successful life!

Full Show Notes Here!

Mentioned Resources

Free Deliberate Life Checklist

Can't Hurt Me

The Body Keeps the Score

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Are you considering taking on a leadership role? Deciding to embrace leadership shouldn't be taken lightly and requires a special person who is willing to show up and commit to affecting change.

Dr. Viel is a physician leadership expert and practicing emergency physician in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He founded Executive Physician Strategies, LLC, which provides leadership coaching to other frontline physician leaders and consultation to health systems looking to differentiate themselves through powerful physician leadership. He received his Emergency Medicine training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and continues to practice emergency medicine at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach. He is the chair of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians leadership academy and is an associate clinical professor for the Florida State University College of Medicine. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Understand why it can be challenging for physicians to step into leadership positions
• Learn how you can begin to affect change even before taking a leadership position
• Discover Dr. Viel's three-part strategy to best approach delivering feedback to your team

Full Show Notes Here!

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Get the books, Crucial Conversations, Extreme Ownership, and Dichotomies of Leadership.

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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What comes to mind when you think of ADHD? Despite how common this disorder is, ADHD remains a relatively overlooked topic within the medical field as it relates to leadership. As physician leaders, it's critical that we address this issue and provide appropriate accommodations for all of our neurodivergent team members.

Following a 17+ year legal career and certifications in ICF-accredited executive, ADHD, and career coaching, Elle O'Flaherty founded Interlace Solutions, dedicated to tapping into clients' potential to accelerate their achievement. She coaches executives, executive teams, and professionals with a subspecialty in ADHD coaching. Clients partner with her on leadership, productivity, executive function, workplace culture, prioritization, organization, and building upon ADHD strengths, among many others.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Understand why most professionals don't disclose their neurodivergence and why ADHD isn't commonly addressed in leadership
• Explore how we can be more inclusive and understanding to those with ADHD and neurodivergence
• Learn the five key ways to motivate ADHD brains and how both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals can combat overwhelm when completing tasks

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Change is challenging. In the healthcare industry, we constantly face unpredictability and change, and many of us (myself included) can find it difficult to navigate. So, why do some individuals struggle more than others, and how do we, as leaders, support our team through change?

Bobby Harrington founded the Rubicon Course of Action (COA) Leadership Development company, specializing in coaching and performance programs and immersive leadership development events. He's practiced leadership and coaching in sports, martial arts, the military, private business, and a Fortune 100 oil and gas company. Bobby's work focuses on people in executive leadership, team building and design, and technical innovation for growth. 

In this episode, Bobby and I explore the lessons that the healthcare industry can learn from military leadership.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Learn what makes change more difficult for some than others
• Understand how leaders can support their teams through change
• Explore what physician leaders can learn from leadership development in the Marine Corps

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Grab a copy of Bobby's book, Lead You: The Winning Combination to Achieve Personal and Professional Success

Other books mentioned: On Death and Dying by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Have you or your organization ever considered hiring a coach for your residency program? Having a coach can be highly beneficial for helping residents navigate the changes and challenges of residency and feel more empowered, even when things seem out of their control.

Tonya L Caylor, MD, FAAFP, is a family physician and an academic physician coach in Anchorage, Alaska with 24 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She is a certified coach who has earned her ICF credential with additional training in Trauma Mitigation. She owns and runs Joy in Family Medicine Coaching Services®, which partners with family medicine residency programs to help residents and faculty enjoy all of life and thrive in their chosen careers.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Explore the most common challenges that residents struggle with and how incorporating a coaching program can benefit both residents and physicians
• Explore how we can make coaching more mainstream and incorporate it into more residency programs
• Gain insight into the two things you need to consider when hiring a coach for your team

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.

Have you felt burnt out in a field you once thought would be more fulfilling than exhausting? The medical field has its unique rewards, but it's no secret that it can be challenging and emotionally draining. With long days, high-stress levels, and endless demands, it's no wonder that burnout has become a growing problem for many healthcare practitioners. Don't worry; you're not alone!

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Learn how Dr. Amna Shabbir's sabbatical allowed her to reflect on what was and wasn't working when juggling life and work. 
• Discover how you can identify and stop burnout before it depletes your passion for your career. 
• Explore how having a coach or mentor can help you overcome the obstacles you face regarding burnout.

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Our healthcare environment has undergone significant transformations, from technological advancements to shifts in patient care approaches to facing pandemics like COVID. Change has been particularly complex and challenging lately, yet it's necessary for growth in the healthcare industry.

So, how do we navigate these changes? How do we guide our teams, institutions, and healthcare systems through this change and ensure that our patients continue to receive the best care possible?

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand the role of physician leaders in guiding through challenging landscapes
2. Learn the four skills needed to effectively lead through change and the three steps for creating an effective strategy
3. Explore how to address resistance to change in your organization

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Have you ever interpreted someone's words or actions as a direct and personal attack, even though it wasn't meant to be? If we allow this tendency of taking things personally to become a habitual way of interpreting the world around us, it can hinder our well-being and growth. So, why does this happen, how does it impact our lives, and, more importantly, how can we overcome this mentality?

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

• Learn the psychology behind why we take things personally
• Understand how this shows up and impacts our lives, relationships, and leadership abilities
• Explore how to break the cycle of taking things personally so you can live a fuller, more positive life

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Are you a poor leader? As physician leaders, we must navigate the complexities of healthcare while ensuring our teams stay motivated. Being a strong leader isn't just about what we do, but the how and why behind it - and that's where self-awareness comes in.

In this episode, I'm sharing the eight warning signs that you may not be as effective of a leader as you think. You'll learn how these issues impact not only your effectiveness as a leader but your team's morale, productivity, and, ultimately, the quality of patient care.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Explore the strategies to help you grow as a leader and have a clear vision for the future
2. Learn the communication tools that effective leaders use and how to apply this to your team
3. Understand the truth behind why employees leave their jobs and how you can leave a leadership legacy

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Do you allow yourself to be vulnerable? Vulnerability is an underrated but essential quality to have. I believe it's the key to creating more successful and capable physician leaders, yet it's rarely discussed in healthcare leadership. So, how exactly can vulnerability make us better leaders?

In this episode, I share five tips for practicing and embracing vulnerability. You'll learn how vulnerability can foster trust, improve our team dynamics, and help with resilience to become better leaders and individuals.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand why vulnerability is crucial for nurturing successful leaders
2. Explore what a mistake taught me about being vulnerable
3. Learn how to practice vulnerability and foster a safe environment for others

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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What comes to mind when you think of essential oils? You likely associate them with direct sales companies or "snake oil" rather than a legitimate alternative therapy. We aren't taught about essential oils in medical school or residency, and it's rare to see them integrated with traditional medicine, despite being used by many of our patients.

In this episode, you'll hear how Dr. Huntington turned her passion into a business, transforming how physicians think about integrating solutions when treating patients. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Learn about Dr. Huntington's transition into lifestyle medicine and what led her to essential oils
2. Explore how research fuels her creativity and the most surprising aspects of her journey in essential oils
3. Gain insight into Dr. Huntington's course and learn how integrating alternative therapies can benefit your practice

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Learn more about Dr. Huntington's course

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Have you ever experienced a medical complication that left you stressed or questioning your career as a physician? When we talk about complications, it's typically in terms of how to prevent and manage complications or address them with patients and their families. However, we rarely acknowledge how these complications impact us emotionally as physicians.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand how complications lead to physical and emotional distress and how we can navigate through it
2. Learn how this trauma can lead to PTSD and second-victim syndrome
3. Explore the emotional effects of litigation, how to deal with a lawsuit, and why pre-ops are vital

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Links & Mentioned Resources

Physician Litigation Resource Center

Dr. Laura Fortner, The Med Mal Coach

Calm App

Insight Timer App

Medically-Induced Trauma Support 

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

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Have you ever struggled to meet expectations? While setting expectations can be healthy, unrealistic or negative expectations can be detrimental to our confidence, cause burnout, and impact our mental well-being.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand what internal and external expectations are and how they affect decision-making
2. Explore how these expectations can be both helpful and harmful 
3. Learn how to overcome unhealthy expectations so you can reach your full potential 

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.

Have you ever attended or considered attending a couples retreat? These retreats can be an incredible way to not only learn more about yourself and your partner but to learn from other couples as well.

In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience from a recent couples retreat my husband and I attended. 

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand how couples retreats can impact relationships
2. Gain insight into the parallels between the needs in a relationship and in a leader
3. Explore how you can apply these takeaways to your own relationship

Full Show Notes Here!

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Get the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Learn more about The Five Love Languages

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.

Healthcare is struggling, and it will take strong physician leaders to bring us out of this crisis. To address the challenges encountered by chief medical officers and chief physician executives, it's essential to adopt effective leadership strategies. 

In the first part of this two-part series, we explored the four challenges that CMOs often struggle with. In this episode, we're discussing the critical components of effective healthcare leadership that can help us overcome these challenges.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Explore the #1 reason why most teams fail and how to strengthen relationships in your organization
2. Discover the impact of demonstrating your commitment to patient care, curating a culture of open communication, and promoting collaboration 
3. Learn the strategies you can utilize to become an effective and successful leader

Full Show Notes Here!

Links & Mentioned Resources

Listen to part one: The 4 Challenges that Chief Medical Officers Face

Book a discovery call for my Lead Excel Program

Get the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Learn more about the Genos Emotional Intelligence Assessment

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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.

The healthcare landscape constantly evolves, bringing new challenges and opportunities every day. Because of this, the role of the chief medical officer (CMO) has become increasingly important in navigating these complexities and driving change within healthcare organizations.

In this episode, I'm talking about the challenges that CMOs face and why. This is the first episode of my two-part series, where we will discuss the struggles that chief medical officers often face and how we can work to improve healthcare in this way.

Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:

1. Understand the responsibilities of the chief medical officer
2. Explore the challenges relating to perceived conflicts of interest and concerns of corporatization
3. Understand the communication barriers between C-suite leaders and physicians and the lesser-known challenges with compliance

Full Show Notes Here!

Connect with Dr. Rachel
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This podcast is sponsored by Pocket Bridges Executive Coaching and Leadership Consulting, which helps you amplify your influence and impact with customized coaching and leadership development programs. Pocket Bridges offers programs to physician leaders and executives that will generate a massive impact to transform your organization and medicine for the better.

Transform your leadership and your team’s leadership by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Rachel Miller.

Thanks for joining us on the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more physicians and medical professionals striving to lead healthier lives through personal and professional growth.