The Paradoxical Theory of Change….

The Paradoxical Theory of Change….

One of the great joys of becoming a coach has been studying things NOT RELATED TO MEDICINE for the first time in umm, decades. It has been fun, enlightening, and so many times given me an “Aha!” moment. The Gestalt concept of the “paradoxical theory of change” was one...
The Absolute Necessity of Doing Less

The Absolute Necessity of Doing Less

Last Saturday morning, with a sinus headache so bad that I decided to “allow” myself not to work, I heard my phone ring. Not spam!! It was my friend and colleague in pediatric anesthesia, who also happens to be my oldest daughter. Our conversations range all over the...
BELONGING.  Is there any more powerful word?

BELONGING. Is there any more powerful word?

You belong. You don’t belong. Two simple sentences. The first implies warmth, security, community, acceptance, and understanding, while the second holds sadness, rejection, and even hopelessness. It’s not about being smart or working hard; you may be smarter, and you...