Physician, know thyself! A coach’s sage advice to young doctors
Dr. Francine Gaillour, Executive Director of the Physician Coaching Institute, was a featured guest on the podcast, “Meet the Toberts,” a lively and informative podcast by Dr. Daren Tobert and Dr. Sue MacLellan-Tobert.
One of the key takeaways from the podcast episode was sage advice Dr. Gaillour shared on the personal development steps physicians can take early in their career, in a nutshell: “Physician Know Thyself!”
In this insightful episode of Meet the Toberts, Dr. Sue Tobert and Dr. Daren Tobert sat down with Dr. Gaillour to discuss the powerful impact of physician coaching in preventing burnout and fostering fulfillment in medical careers.
Dr. Gaillour shared her inspiring journey from practicing internal medicine to pioneering coaching for healthcare professionals. She emphasized the importance of developing self-awareness about core values and applying signature strengths as a way of being proactive in creating professional fulfillment.
The three sage physicians also discussed how healthcare culture is evolving towards corporate environments and how work-life balance is becoming a “mainstream” expectation.
Packed with practical insights and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for physicians looking to thrive both personally and professional ly.
Listen here to the full episode on the Meet the Toberts podcast