Transforming Healthcare Coaching

Why do well-meaning healthcare leaders unintentionally create exclusionary workplaces? Employment lawyer Natalie Holder, Esq., SPHR unpacks the 10 hidden indicators of a broken workplace culture — from informal mentoring gaps to bullying and dual identity — and reveals how subtle bias quietly erodes belonging, engagement, and patient care.  Chapters and Time-stamps:  01:32 Meet Natalie Holder 03:0...

Personality differences on healthcare teams aren't problems to manage — they're untapped performance drivers. In this episode, Lillian and Gillian explore how tools like the PrinciplesYou and PrinciplesUs assessments help teams build a shared language around traits, blind spots, and cognitive diversity to unlock healthier conflict, deeper trust, and better outcomes. Chapters & Time-Stamps 01:5...

What if the #1 cause of clinician burnout and patient non-adherence is the same problem? In this episode, Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet and master certified coach Hélène Thériault reveal how shifting from a "fix-it" expert mindset to a coach approach — doing with patients instead of for them — can transform clinical outcomes, reduce burnout, and change healthcare culture one small conversation at a time...

Dr. Rana Awdish, critical care physician and author, joins Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet to discuss why surviving illness and truly healing are not the same — and how reconnecting with your body can save your life.   Chapters and Time-stamps 00:58 Meet Dr Rana Awdish 02:38 When Medicine Breaks Down 05:18 Shame and Bad Bodies 06:12 Changing the Culture 08:36 New Generation Boundaries 11:01 Reinhabiting t...

 In this episode, co-hosts Klaus Grim and Gillian Faith explore why healthcare teams struggle to see themselves as part of a larger system — and how shifting from blame to curiosity, fostering psychological safety, and embracing systemic team coaching can unlock stronger communication, collaboration, and wellbeing across every level of care.    Discover how a future-focused, outside-in coaching ap...

In this episode, Lillian sits down with Dusty Holcomb, founder & CEO of the Arcqus Group, to explore why leadership is a learned behavior — and why it starts with leading yourself. They cover the critical difference between leadership and management, how healthcare professionals can find agency even early in their careers, and Dusty's five questions to connect purpose to performance: Why are w...

What happens when a pediatrician gets tired of doctors feeling alone in medicine? He builds a community. In this episode, host Lillian Liang Emlet sits down with Dr. Zhen Chan — pediatrician, MD MBA, and founder of Grapevyne — to explore physician burnout, professional isolation, and how peer-driven communities can restore physician autonomy and career fulfillment.  ​ Chapters & Time-stamps 0:...

What if the traits you've been hiding your whole career are actually your greatest strengths? Dr. Krystal Sodaitis — board-certified pediatrician turned health plan executive, life coach, and TEDx speaker — unpacks neurodiversity in medicine, physician career pivots, and why the "spiky profile" hiding in plain sight might be your superpower. Chapter and Time-stamps 00:00 Identity Beyond Medicine 0...

Can you be a promoted healthcare leader and a great mom? Recorded live from Sedona, Arizona, host Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet and Gillian Faith celebrate Mother's Day with an honest, unfiltered conversation about the myths, struggles, and strategies of being a mom in medicine. No fluff — just real talk from two women who've lived it. 00:57 Mothers Day In Sedona 01:46 The Juggle Of Roles 03:27 Building...

Silence in medicine isn't protection — it's the source of burnout. Host Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet sits down with Dr. R. Lee Sharma, OBGYN, trained mediator, and conflict analyst, to reframe how healthcare professionals think about conflict. Learn why conflict is a vital sign, not a failure — and what to do about it.   Episode Chapters 00:00 Silence Fuels Burnout  01:22 Meet Dr. Lee Sharma 02:05 Why...

Dr. Cindy Van Praag — anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of Inspired Moms MD — joins Lillian Liang Emlet to unpack why so many accomplished physician mothers still feel like they're not enough, and what to do about it. From the masks we wear in different roles, to the hidden energy leaks sabotaging your day, to the power of standing firm in your values, this conversation is a candid gui...

 Physician Assistant Fedna Morency — locum tenens traveler, entrepreneur, and founder of the Travel PA Course — joins host Klaus Grim to talk about what it actually takes to thrive in medicine on your own terms. From leaving toxic work environments to discovering the power of financial leverage and mindset, they explore how healthcare professionals can reclaim their time, build real wealth, and le...

What separates great clinicians from great leaders? In this episode, Dr. Klaus Grim and Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet explore the science of deliberate practice — a structured, feedback-driven approach to building leadership skills that goes far beyond experience alone. Whether you're stepping into a new role or looking to level up, this episode will show you how to grow on purpose. 0:00 Why Practice Ma...

Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein — pediatrician, author, and writer-in-residence — joins host Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet to talk about what it actually takes to flourish in medicine. From evidence-based gratitude practices to reflective writing, they explore how healthcare professionals can reclaim joy, build resilience, and lead with self-compassion. 0:37 - Meet Dr. Carolyn Roy-Bornstein 2:11 - From nurse...

Healthcare often trains for clinical excellence and efficiency while leaving compassion and humanity out of leadership. Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet talks with Dr. Josh Hartzell about leading by helping teams feel valued, respected, and clearly informed, and why small daily interactions can strengthen culture even when the system feels unchangeable. They discuss gaps in leadership development, common u...

Every healthcare leader faces that crucial first 90 days when they must establish trust, understand culture, and set the tone for their entire tenure. In this episode, executive search experts Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley from Health Search Partners share insights from interviewing over 10,000 healthcare executives about what works — and what catastrophically fails — during those make-or-break f...

Lilly and Klaus mark the podcast’s 100th episode by reflecting on how Transforming Healthcare Coaching grew from LinkedIn audio into an audio-and-video show for frontline clinicians. They share early fears about being on video, learning new tools, and perfectionism, and emphasize taking small actions, iterating, and staying consistent. Listener feedback and reviews reinforced their mission to help...

Burnout isn’t just an individual issue—it’s often created by systems that make it harder for clinicians to care for patients and themselves. In this Podcasthon 2026 impact episode, Corey Feist (CEO/Founder, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation) explains how the foundation’s work has evolved from federal policy to practical, cross-industry solutions, including removing invasive licensing and credentia...

This week’s Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast episode will be released a little differently. Instead of our usual Monday release, our next full episode drops Saturday, March 14 as part of Podcasthon—a global initiative where podcasts dedicate an episode to highlight a nonprofit they believe in. For the second year in a row, we’re honored to support the Dr. Lorna Breen Foundation, an organiz...

Klaus Grim discovered he'd been leading all along – he just didn't have the title or recognition to prove it. In this conversation with coach Gillian Faith, Klaus explores the concept of "silent leadership" in healthcare and how clinicians lead every single day without even realizing it. Whether you're questioning your own leadership potential or want to recognize it in others, this episode will s...

This episode explores how healthcare clinicians can consider a career pivot without assuming they’ve failed, by getting clear on what’s driving the desire to change and what “success” actually means to them. The conversation covers identity vs. skillset, values alignment, financial and relationship impacts, and why a thoughtful plan (rather than a desperate exit) helps people transition in a way t...

Healthcare change doesn’t have to fracture teams—disconnection does. In this episode, Lillian and Gillian discuss how healthcare leaders can build change readiness, listen for what resistance is trying to say, and prioritize dialogue so teams stay connected through uncertainty. They share practical ways to include diverse frontline voices, use structured change frameworks, pilot small improvements...

Healthcare leaders often lose sight of their purpose amidst daily challenges. In this episode, discover how to reignite your passion and improve patient care with practical strategies.   00:00 Introduction: Losing Purpose in Healthcare 01:07 Regaining Purpose: A Conversation with Vicki Landers 01:24 Recognizing the Loss of Purpose 02:14 Reconnecting with Your 'Why' 03:58 The Impact of Rediscoverin...

Why is burnout so prevalent among healthcare professionals, and what can be done about it? Join hosts Lillian Liang Emlet and Klaus Grim as they dive deep into this pressing issue. In this episode, learn how burnout is distinct from compassion fatigue and depression, explore the systemic nature of burnout, and discover practical ways to support colleagues and yourself. This episode is perfect for...

What if the key to preventing burnout in your healthcare team was less about what you do and more about the energy you bring? In this episode, host Lillian Liang Emlet sits down with Vicki Landers to discuss the importance of self-awareness for leaders. They explore how multitasking and autopilot behaviors affect team dynamics and the power of recognizing internal and external stress signs. Ideal...