Transforming Healthcare Coaching

Are you a clinician or healthcare leader feeling overwhelmed by the need to have all the answers? In this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, host Lillian Liang Emlet welcomes Dr. Annie Wildermuth, Vice President of Medical Education at AACOM, to discuss the transformative power of coaching in medicine. Discover how coaching differs from traditional mentoring, why it's crucial...

How can healthcare leaders cultivate high-performing, error-reporting teams? In this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, host Lillian Emlet welcomes guest Gillian Faith to explore this vital question. They dive into the significance of psychological safety, trust, and effective feedback within healthcare teams. Listen as they discuss real-world strategies for developing leader...

In this episode, Lillian and Klaus discuss the importance of self-leadership as the foundation for personal growth and leading others effectively. Topics include: ► Defining self-leadership as being intentional about your thoughts, feelings and actions ► Key self-leadership practices: self-awareness, self-regulation, exercising choice, tapping into intrinsic motivation, aligning your calendar with...

How can we embrace progress over perfection in our healthcare journeys? Join host Lillian Liang Emlet for a special end-of-year episode, where she and her fellow coaches — Klaus, Vicki, Gillian, and Michelle — reflect on 2025's challenges and victories. Discover insights on the power of possibility, embracing change, and the importance of building a supportive community. Perfect for healthcare pro...

What can we learn from the toughest year in healthcare? Join host Lillian Emlet for a special year-in-review episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast. Lillian takes us on a journey through seven pivotal conversations featuring voices like Dr. Resa Lewiss, Dr. Peter Kim, and Kim Downey, touching on crisis, rebuilding, community, and action. Learn how putting on your own oxygen mask f...

How can healthcare leaders better support physician mental health? Join host Lillian Liang Emlet as she welcomes Kim Downey, physical therapist, cancer survivor, and founder of Stand Up For Doctors. Kim shares her powerful journey of overcoming personal health struggles and creating an advocacy platform for physician well-being. Discover crucial insights on the importance of trauma-informed leader...

AI in healthcare isn’t going away — but it doesn’t have to erase the human side of medicine. In this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet sits down with Dr. Maria Abunto, physician, consultant, connector, and first Ambassador for the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. They explore AI as a great equalizer in medical education, how s...

How can healthcare professionals find balance and fulfillment through creativity? Join host Lillian Liang Emlet as she sits down with Dr. Trisha Patel, a critical care pharmacist, artist, entrepreneur, and mom. Discover how Dr. Patel integrates her artistic passions with a demanding healthcare career, and gain insights on the importance of intentional living, the challenges and rewards of pursuing...

How can healthcare teams navigate generational differences and leverage them for better collaboration? Join us on this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, where Klaus Grim is joined by Vicki Landers, a seasoned physical therapist and coach with a rich background in communication. Together, they delve into the recurring generational challenges in healthcare and explore practica...

How do you shift from being a great clinician to a great leader? 💡 Host Dr. Lillian talks with Amy Lafko, author of People First, about the mindset and habits behind leading people—not just patients. Learn how the Think–Say–Do–Grow framework helps healthcare teams thrive, why “people first” leadership matters, and how small shifts can spark big change. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey 00:3...

In this conversation, Dr. Lillian Emlet speaks with Dr. Lisa Muehlenbein, PhD — founder of The Med/Life Matrix — about her groundbreaking research on physician burnout from the spouse’s perspective. They explore what happens when professional stress leaks into relationships, why connection is medicine, and how small “micro moments” can rebuild resilience at home. Perfect for physicians, partners,...

Unlocking Health with Nature: Insights from Dr. Melissa Sundermann What role does nature play in our wellbeing? Join Lillian Liang Emlet on the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast as she welcomes Dr. Melissa Sundermann, Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine at Corwell Health System. Dr. Sundermann shares her journey of integrating outdoor activities into her daily routine and the scientific...

Every month brings a new rotation, a new team, and new stress. So how can trainees protect their wellbeing while learning to care for others? Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet is joined by clinician-educator Klaus Grim to explore real-world strategies for maintaining energy, focus, and joy in medicine. They discuss time-crafting, advocating for your learning needs, and how small daily actions can protect yo...

The Transformative Power of Rest and Mindfulness for Healthcare Leaders Discover how integrating micro-rest breaks and mindfulness practices can enhance your leadership and healthcare performance. Learn why rest is crucial, especially under high-pressure situations, and explore practical tips for incorporating small pauses into your daily routine. How do you plan to incorporate more rest into your...

Boosting Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals with Colleen Sloan | Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast Discover practical nutrition strategies for healthcare professionals from Colleen Sloan, a Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian. Learn actionable tips for meal prepping, habit stacking, and making nutrition fun and sustainable amidst the demands of a healthcare career. How do you p...

Celebrating Emergency Nursing & Physician Associates Week: Insights on Leadership & Teamwork In this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, we celebrate Emergency Nursing Week and Physician Associate Week. Join us as Klaus, a physician associate in emergency medicine, discusses the significance of teamwork, the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and the importa...

Mastering Micro Skills for Effective Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Resa Lewiss Dr. Resa Lewiss shares how breaking overwhelming leadership challenges into 'micro skills' can transform your career growth. Learn the practical framework she used to go from avoiding writing to co-authoring a book, plus her approach to difficult conversations that most healthcare leaders avoid. These small, consistent...

Why are talented healthcare professionals turning down leadership roles? In this episode, we dive into what healthcare leaders are really telling us they need in 2026—and it's not what you'd expect. We explore: Why "running lean" is leaving leaders empty The foundation problem most leaders don't realize they have Simple reset practices that actually work How to build sustainable leadership habits...

Dr. Angie Ingraham, former trauma surgeon and ICU physician, shares her eye-opening journey from provider to patient advocate after navigating her father's brain cancer diagnosis. Despite having medical expertise, connections, and resources, her family still faced insurance denials, communication breakdowns, and care coordination failures. In this episode, discover the blind spots healthcare profe...

Welcome to the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast! In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Michelle Walter, our newest coach at Transforming. Dr. Walter is a palliative medicine physician and a certified coach with a passion for supporting healthcare professionals. Join us as Dr. Walter shares her journey into coaching, her experiences in palliative care, and her insights on the imp...

Navigating Healthcare Careers: Insights from Nurse and Career Coach Sara Fung Join us this week as we delve into healthcare careers, transitions, and resumes with Sara Fung, an experienced nurse and career coach for healthcare professionals. During the episode, we discuss the emotional challenges of transitioning away from the bedside, strategies for reframing professional identity, and how to art...

Effective Mediation in Healthcare: Insights from Coach Gillian Faith In this episode of Transforming Healthcare Coaching, Coach Gillian Faith joins us to discuss the intricacies of mediation. Gillian shares her journey into mediation, emphasizing the importance of being a neutral third party and the skills required for successful mediation. The conversation delves into the process, benefits, and s...

Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Discover the Transformative 'Reset' Retreat by Transforming Healthcare Coaching   Join us in this episode by Transforming Healthcare Coaching as we unveil our exciting new retreat offering for healthcare leaders: 'Reset.' We delve into the importance of taking a purposeful pause, the unique benefits of retreats over conferences and vacations, and how our January r...

Finding Joy in Healthcare: Insights from Empowerment Life Coach Raquel Braganza   Welcome to the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to host Raquel Braganza, an empowerment life coach from the UK. Raquel shares her unique approach to reclaiming joy, a concept often overlooked in healthcare leadership. She reveals her journey from a joyless state to one filled...

Exploring Medical Staff Leadership with Sarah Benator In this episode of the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast, host welcomes former lawyer, Sarah Benator. Sarah shares insights from her extensive experience advising medical staff leaders in hospitals over her 25-year career. The discussion delves into the importance of leadership education for new medical staff leaders, the intricacies of...