Professional Coaching for Physicians
Dr. Nancy Merrow, MD, CCFP(PC), FCFP, G(CEC) has an extensive background in coaching and mentoring physicians. Her clinical experience is in Family Medicine and Palliative Care. As a seasoned hospital Chief of Staff she has guided hundreds of physicians through the inherent ups and downs of career challenges.
What clients say:
"Coaching helped me detach my personal well-being from how well work is going. The health care environment is so challenging now, I needed a way to thrive in spite of what I can't control. Nancy and I figured it out."
Coaching moves you in the direction you want to go, building upon your goals, your values, and your reality.
Top three reasons physicians seek out coaching
- Major career change - new role, relocation, transition to retirement.
- Adverse experiences - medical legal incidents, conflict at work.
- Feeling generally used up, joyless, losing focus, burned out.
Does Coaching work?
The evidence base for coaching is growing.
Visit the Canadian Physician Coaches Network to learn more about
coaching and check out my resource page for
recent publications about the impact of coaching.
A coach is your tireless supporter and keeps you moving forward to where you want to be.
Disappointments in life and work are inevitable. Some experiences in medical practice and the related lifestyle can leave us depleted. A skilled coach will help you understand your strengths, and also see what is holding you back.
Leadership can be daunting. Coaching will help you find your footing and excel.
Burnout is prevalent in our profession. There is a way back to your professional pride and purpose. Coaching can help you realign your situation with your values, and find what you need.
Claim Continuing Professional Development credits for coaching
The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
have recognized coaching as a professional development activity.
As your personal, confidential coach Nancy will inspire and challenge you.
Review the recently published Competencies for Those Who Coach Physicians. Due to her training and experience, Nancy is proud to be approaching mastery level on all of them.
Browse the current literature about what coaching is and how it can benefit professionals:
