Transforming Healthcare Coaching

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.

Dr. Jess Bunin explores how self-awareness and self-trust help healthcare leaders communicate authentically, build psychological safety, and navigate hierarchy. She also shares her CLEAR framework for approaching difficult conversations with greater trust and respect. Chapters & Time-Stamps: 00:28 Meet Jess Bunin 01:56 From West Point to ICU 04:33 Education Opens Doors 05:36 The Cost of Silence 09:31 Broken Communication 11:34 Restorative Curriculum 14:45 Hierarchy and Fear 18:15 Why Self Awareness 21:00 Coaching vs Mentoring 27:33 CLEAR Communication 31:32 Connect and Closing 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 leaders communicate with more impact, influence, and executive presence? Leadership communications coach Salvatore Manzi explains how physicians and healthcare executives can use his “You Then Me” framework, storytelling, metaphors, audience-centered communication, and confident speaking strategies to make complex healthcare ideas clear, compelling, and actionable. Chapters & Time-stamps00:20 Meet the Host and Guest01:45 Book Preview and Community03:02 Data to Storytelling06:19 You Then Me Framework08:53 Neuroscience of Connection11:21 Humor and Emotional Memory12:51 High Stakes Audience Prep16:00 Pitching Up the Chain18:49 Conditioning and Small Changes20:20 Recovering From Mistakes23:42 Book Links and Coaching25:07 Retreat and Leadership Lab27:20 Final Wisdom and Wrap Up References From the EpisodeClear and Compelling — Salvatore Manzi’s bookhttps://www.salvatoremanzi.com/book 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.

Oncologist Dr. Shikha Jain explains how systemic barriers—not lack of ambition—drive the gender gap in medical leadership, and how that inspired her to build the Women in Medicine Summit. Chapters and Time-stamps 01:35 Meet Dr Shikha Jain 02:42 Why Women Leave Medicine 04:18 System Built for Men 06:34 Pay Gap Starts Early 08:49 Motherhood and Support 10:31 Told to Wait Stories 13:47 Building Women in Medicine 17:20 Summit Origin Story 20:58 What to Expect Chicago 23:14 Book Themes and Allyship 25:33 Next Steps After No 27:09 Networking and Resources 28:46 Where to Find Shikha 29:24 Final Takeaways Guest: Dr. Shikha Jain, MD, FACP Board-certified hematologist/oncologist Associate Professor of Medicine at UIC Founder & Board Chair, Women in Medicine Summit Co-founder, IMPACT TED Talk speaker and co-editor of An Evolution of Empowerment Social: @ShikhaJainMD | @wimedicineorg Website: wimedicine.org Mentioned Women in Medicine Summit EmpowerHer Med Gala & I Stand With Her Awards IMPACT An Evolution of Empowerment Dr. Rebecca Thompson and Held Together 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.