In Episode 68 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld, a retired surgical oncologist and executive healthcare administrator turned executive coach and consultant.

Dr. Wirtzfeld takes us through her fascinating journey, from her impactful roles in the medical field to her current focus on leadership and professional development. She shares insights on skills development, career growth, and the progress of healthcare systems, with a particular emphasis on creating sustainable workflows for physicians.

Join us as we explore the evolution of the surgical culture, mentorship, finding work-life balance, and the importance of self-compassion in the healthcare industry.

Here are 3 takeaways from this episode:

1. Building a sustainable career in clinical medicine requires intentional and consistent work to enhance performance through building potential and addressing limitations.

2. Setting boundaries is paramount to sustainability in clinical medicine.

3. Intentionally addressing time management and focus is vital to sustainability in clinical medicine

Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld Bio:

Dr. Debrah Wirtzfeld is a retired senior healthcare executive and physician leader with over 15 years of experience working with senior and executive leaders in developing their unrecognized potential. As Founder and CEO of MD Confidence Consulting Inc., she has a passion for assisting clients in successfully navigating sustainable and impactful leadership challenges and career transitions. The power of her approach is found in engaging clients around the Gallwey (Timothy Gallwey) equation “Empowered Performance = Potential – Interference”. She challenges clients to expand their strategic networks, focus their time and attention, step up to act despite fear or a lack of confidence, and own their successes in order to optimize their potential. She has incorporated this approach into her wildly successful ‘She Knows ShiFt!’ Career Transitions Coaching Package.

Debrah holds an MD from the University of Calgary, an MBA and Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University, and an ICD.D from Rotman School of Management. She is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (Individuals, Leadership, and Teamwork), PROSCI® Change Management, EQi-2.0, and as a facilitator for Crucial Conversations. She currently sits as the Board Chair of the Canadian Physician Coaches Network (CPCN or www.Coach4MD.org ).

Connect and learn more from Dr. Wirtzfeld:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrah-wirtzfeld-md-mba-pcc-91281819/
• www.sheknowsshift.com

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Welcome to Episode 67 of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith sits down with special guest Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, a cardiac anesthesiologist and professor, to discuss the crucial topic of setting boundaries in the medical field.

Dr. Shillcutt also sheds light on her efforts to provide support for women physicians through her Brave conference, empowering them to create positive change in their professional and personal lives.

Join us as we explore the vital role of boundaries in achieving sustainability and work-life balance in clinical medicine.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Set Boundaries, Embrace Empowerment: As physicians, setting boundaries is crucial for avoiding burnout and embracing sustainability.

2️⃣ The Power of Support and Community: Dr. Shillcutt's Brave conference for women physicians has brought about positive transformations, from career shifts to a profound sense of community support and improved work-life balance. It's a testament to the impactful changes that can arise from empowering and connecting with like-minded individuals.

3️⃣ Embrace Diversity in Leadership: The conversation navigated the complexities women face in leadership roles, grappling with gender expectations, and finding authentic expressions.

Dr. Shillcutt advocates for embracing diverse leadership styles for women, fostering an environment where individuals can lead authentically and with confidence.

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt Bio:

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a tenured and endowed Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Sasha is CEO & Founder of Brave Enough, a well-published researcher in cardiac anesthesiology and gender equity, author, and international speaker.

Sasha has taught thousands of women to achieve work-life control through her courses and conferences. She speaks frequently to executives and leaders on the topics of professional resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.

She leads conferences and retreats for professional women through her organization, Brave Enough. A best-selling author, her first book Between Grit and Grace: How to be Feminine and Formidable, has sold thousands of copies and her second book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong and Take Control of Your Time, was released in September of 2022.

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In today's Episode #66, our host, Dr. Sarah Smith, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with marketing agency owner, Carl White.

The focus of their discussion is on the challenges and motivations of transitioning from employed positions to owning a private practice within the US healthcare system.

Join us as we explore the insights and experiences of Carl White in navigating the landscape of private healthcare practice and marketing to attract new patients in a competitive market.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ Importance of differentiation and patient benefits in a competitive market.

2️⃣ The significance of understanding values, strengths, and goals for improving collaboration and guiding decisions.

3️⃣ The need for strategic thinking in differentiating a business and the impact of marketing as an essential tool for reaching a wider audience.

Carl White Bio:

Carl White, founder of MarketVisory Group, focuses on helping private practices in healthcare stay private.

Carl has over 20 years of experience doing marketing in healthcare. For much of his career he worked at Baxter and Hollister.

In 2017 he launched MarketVisory Group so he can broaden his reach and work with a wide variety of doctors, clinicians, and patients. He’s been published in Middle Market Executive, The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC), and Grade.us.

Carl hosts PracticeCare, a weekly podcast offering bite-sized business advice to healthcare practice owners. He’s a member of the NSCHBC and a certified consultant with Duct Tape Marketing. He lives in Northbrook, IL.

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**** Charting Champions is a premiere, lifetime access Physician only program that is helping Physicians get home with today's work done. All the proven tools, support and community you need to create time for your life outside of medicine.

Learn more at https://www.chartingcoach.ca

**** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to hit “follow” so you get all the new episodes as soon as they are released.

**** Come hang out with me on Facebook or Instagram. Follow me @chartingcoach to get more practical tools to help you create sustainable clinical medicine in your life.

**** Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at admin@reachcareercoaching.ca. I would love to hear from you.