Transforming Healthcare Coaching

How can physicians balance medical residency with entrepreneurship? Dr. Daniella Dennis shares how she built a business, launched The Resident Founder Podcast, and developed PayScopeMD, an AI-powered tool for physician employment contracts and salary benchmarking. Discover practical tips on physician entrepreneurship, AI in healthcare, physician salary negotiation, and taking action on your business ideas without waiting for the perfect time. Chapters + Time-stamps 00:50 Match Day Mindset Shift 02:22 Roots And Early Inspiration 03:48 Pandemic ER Lessons 05:31 Permission To Pivot 07:59 No Perfect Balance 09:59 Micro Goals For Busy Residents 11:54 Boundaries And Identity 14:26 Building PayScope MD 17:34 AI For Pay Equity 20:34 How To Start From Scratch 24:10 AI Changing Medical Learning 27:54 Final Advice And Where To Connect 30:21 Closing Permission To Try Guest Details Dr. Daniella M. Dennis is a first-generation American and Emergency Medicine resident physician at the University of Connecticut who is passionate about physician entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and innovation in healthcare. She hosts The Resident Founder Podcast, authored What Med School Didn't Teach Me About Money, and founded PayScopeMD, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify physician employment contracts and provide real-time salary benchmarking. Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn. Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.

How can healthcare professionals build effective mentor-mentee relationships and advance their careers? Dr. Ruth Gotian shares practical strategies for healthcare mentorship, leadership development, communication, networking, and career growth. Learn how to build a mentoring team, avoid mentorship malpractice, communicate effectively with mentors, and understand the difference between mentoring, coaching, and advising in healthcare. Chapters & Time-stamps 00:29 Meet Dr Ruth Gotian 01:31 Why This Book Now 04:10 Asking For Mentorship 07:34 Communication And Boundaries 07:59 Mentoring Teams Done Right 12:35 Mentorship Malpractice 17:13 Mentoring Across Differences 21:02 Virtual Mentoring That Works 23:31 Resetting Mentoring Meetings 26:26 Templates And AI Support 27:20 Exiting And Evolving Mentors 28:59 Mentoring Vs Coaching 32:06 Resources And Closing Ruth Gotian, EdD MS is a leading expert in high achievement, mentorship, and leadership development, and the award-winning author of The Success Factor, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, and Mentoring in Healthcare. Her research and insights help individuals and organizations build effective mentoring relationships, develop leadership skills, and achieve greater success. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/ Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.

Communication is one of the most common procedures in critical care—but unlike central lines or codes, most clinicians receive surprisingly little deliberate practice. Dr. Tessie October joins Dr. Lillian Emlet to explore what real ICU family meetings teach us about empathy, conflict, decision-making, and getting better at difficult conversations. IN THIS EPISODE:► Why communication deserves deliberate practice► What makes a family meeting work► Why empathy and efficiency can coexist► How simulation and feedback build skill► The deceptively powerful question: “What else?” ABOUT THE GUEST:Dr. Tessie October is a pediatric intensivist and palliative care physician at Children’s National and Distinguished Faculty and a board member with VitalTalk. RESOURCES & LINKS:SCCM VitalTalk: Mastering Tough Conversations2027 SCCM Critical Care Congress VitalTalk Chapters + Timestamps 01:34 Why Communication Matters 03:35 When Talks Go Wrong 06:00 Deliberate Practice With VitalTalk 07:36 What Research Recordings Reveal 09:33 What Great Meetings Look Like 12:32 What VitalTalk Is 16:33 How Feedback Builds Skill 18:03 San Diego Course Details 20:32 One Tool Ask What Else 22:38 For Clinicians Who Dread Talks 25:26 Grace And Closing Resources Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.

What does it mean to be an experienced beginner in healthcare leadership, career transitions, and a rapidly changing world of AI? In this episode, Lillian Liang Emlet shares practical lessons on developing a beginner’s mindset, embracing continuous learning, asking for help, navigating leadership challenges, and taking the next right step toward professional growth. Chapters and Time-Stamps 00:39 From Medicine to Startup 01:51 Identity Shift as Founder 03:35 You Belong in AI Rooms 08:23 Beginner Mindset Wins 13:11 Ask for Help More 18:33 Next Right Step Goals 24:19 You Don’t Need Map 27:27 Metacognition and Reflection 31:09 Three Takeaways Recap 32:46 Leadership Learning Lab Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.

Emergency physician and ShiftChange founder Dr. Patrick O’Malley shares how physicians can build entrepreneurial ventures alongside their clinical careers without turning a side hustle into another source of burnout. He explores physician entrepreneurship, career transitions, networking, coaching, and why finding the right community can make building beyond medicine more sustainable. Chapters and Time-Stamps 01:13 Meet Dr Patrick OMalley 03:24 Early Innovation Spark 04:18 Side Gigs Early On 05:51 Communities Go Mainstream 11:39 Why Build Off Social 14:43 Escapism Versus Additive 16:16 Burnout Coaching Pivot 22:20 Course Creation Lessons 28:05 First Steps To Start 31:48 Shift Change Ecosystem 34:56 Closing And Connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patrick-omalley/ ShiftChange: www.myshiftchange.com Learn more about Giving & Receiving Feedback in Healthcare Subscribe and Listen on: Website Youtube Spotify Apple Follow us on: Newsletter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn For personalized support in your life and work as a healthcare professional and leader, book a free call. Disclaimer: Although we are trained medical professionals, we are not acting in a clinical capacity on this podcast. We do not use our medical licenses or provide medical, mental health, or therapeutic services in this setting. The content shared in this episode is based on our personal experiences, opinions, and coaching backgrounds, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be taken as medical advice, therapy, or professional counseling, nor used as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the positions of our employers or affiliated organizations.