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25.01.2022 Today we take an exciting step in supporting the wellbeing of health care workers as we launch RESPOND for individuals. Yippee!! This is the natural extension of our workforce program RESPOND Diamond and makes all the wellbeing skills and strategies of RESPOND available to everyone who works in healthcare. Now individual healthcare workers can independently join our online, self paced, wellbeing and self care skill development community.... RESPOND has been designed specifically for healthcare workers to develop the skills you need for wellbeing, especially mental health. RESPOND will show you how to boost your skills in: Mindfulness & compassion Emotional intelligence Wellbeing and selfcare Team & individual performance Effective communication Managing stress & burnout You can gain immediate access to a wealth of support, tools, and skills for wellbeing by joining RESPOND today. we look forward to welcoming you. https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/respond-for-individu/ #respond #wellbeing #wellbeingforhealthcareworkers #selfcare #resilience #mentalhealthforhealthcareworkers #nurses #doctors #medicine

25.01.2022 Our brain is a meaning making organ and a generator of predictions. This is how we understand the world and keep ourselves safe. This is how we decide how to behave. Our brains are not perfect and our interpretation is dependent on many variables, primarily our previous experience. This explains how we can reach different conclusions in our meaning and predicting. It’s not so much about true and false or right and wrong. More about what is dominant in our attention and aware...ness. Notice your dominant story and bring your curiosity to it. What else might also be true/ right / possible? We are ALL bias and most of our biases are unconscious. Mindfulness practice can help us raise our awareness and open up the possible truths in our world. #mindfulness #storytelling #wellbeing #humanconnection #unconsciousbias #healthcareleadership #leadership #coaching #Recalibrate

24.01.2022 Emotional Intelligence is sometimes called social intelligence. I imagine a world of healthcare where emotional intelligence is actively cultivated, where people value their own awareness highly and seek to tune it regularly. Where people are emotionally literate and understand when their body resonates with another human. Where they remember that every person they meet, in whatever role, is "just like me" in their intention to find happiness (peace or satisfaction if you... prefer those words) and to relieve their own suffering. Where all the individuals remember that they belong and are valued and as a result, the systems are whole person and shared-person-centric. What kind of healthcare system do you want to help shape?

24.01.2022 Values guide our behaviour. Knowing what we value gives us a sense of direction and a way to understand when we feel uncomfortable. They are implicit in the way we understand the world.... Be curious about your values. Raise your self awareness by asking yourself questions like What do I value in this? What is missing for me here? What value does this behaviour reveal? #values #wellbeing #acceptance #curiousity #mindfulness #healthcare #respond #recalibrate #coachingfordoctors

23.01.2022 This is one of the critical sentences in this article: "staff who believed they would be taken seriously were three times more likely to report bad behaviour." Every staff person needs the opportunity to build their skills AND the organisation needs to do this openly, systemically and candidly by saying and acting accordingly. That is: As you develop these skills we expect you to speak up and engage in helping us make changes to that end, we will listen and act. If they do no...t the whole thing is quickly seen as another way of making individuals responsible in an unworkable situation. Skills and processes. Staff regularly say things to me like: we don't need more rules or managers, we need the managers we have to manage. Skills, structures, systems that endorse and enable each other. Leaders who are more than good at their original job, recognition that leadership is it's own set of skills and they need to be actively cultivated. Staff will not use their new skills in speaking up if they do not believe they will be taken seriously when they do. Training hospital leaders in how to engage with colleagues to counter disruptive and unprofessional behaviour is critical, including being receptive when staff speak up, and having both the skills and processes for an effective response. #respond #recalibrate #coachingfordoctors

23.01.2022 We are all subject to unconscious bias. These biases direct our attention and confirm our bias. Our empathy and understanding then is not the same for everyone. Mindfulness can help us learn more about our bias and chose our response with more consciousness. ... #unconsciousbias #mindfulness #attention #empathy

23.01.2022 To make sure the healthcare system is taking better care of healthcare workers we also need individuals who have the skills to take care of themselves and each other. RESPOND is a skill building program that every person who works in healthcare can access to build their skills in wellbeing. Where did you learn how to take care of yourself as a healthcare worker?... Rates of burnout, anxiety, depression and suicide are high amoungst healthcare workers. There are skills we can develop to help us stay well. Checkout RESPOND here https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/respond-for-individu/ #healthcarewellbeing #mentalhealthforhealthcareworkers #wellbeingskills

22.01.2022 It's a while since I posted some music. Here's Royal Melbourne Scrubs Choir. Thank you again to ALL the people who work in healthcare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1YtT0qLjDA

22.01.2022 Dr Judith Grant in is in the UK, she had corona virus 6 months ago - here she is talking about how her body is and the long slow recovery from the virus. We need to take a long range, compassionate view of care. https://www.linkedin.com//dr-judith-grant-89322746_covid19

20.01.2022 Coaching for Doctors

19.01.2022 Try this practice: 1.Thank your mind for that thought. 2.Smile, your brain is very good at doing it’s job. Predicting, surveying, keeping you safe. 3.Pause... 4.Breathe - engage the other part of your mind, your body. 5. Be curious -what other possible thoughts are there? What else might be true? 6. Hold it all lightly, free your mind 7. Say ‘might be true, might not be true’ #freeyourmind #mindfulness #mentalhealth #respond #healthcare

18.01.2022 Ring that bell !!!! We are taking a break for a couple of days to rest, appreciate family, friends, food and yes some excellent Gippsland wine. 2020 has tested us in so many ways. Healthcare workers have risen to every challenge presented to them, including learning to ask for help and sharing with the world the realities of their work.... We are so proud to work with you all and humbled every day by the trust you show in us. Thank you... thank you. May 2021 be filled with many blessings for you and your family. We hope you have a couple of days off too to take care of your important people and yourself. Savouring is a powerful gratitude practice that can help you maintain your emotional balance. (Perhaps you'll include Recalibrate as one of the gifts you give yourself in 2021!! ) Wishing you just the right measure of fun, adventure and peace over the festive season. Much love, Sharee and all the team at Coaching for Doctors #Gratitude

18.01.2022 Something really exciting is happening on Monday ...... Have a great weekend everyone! Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash

18.01.2022 Be intentional and curious. What happens if you roll your shoulders? Were they hugging your ears? ... Can you straighten up a little bit? Are you clenching your jaw? Open and close your mouth wide - stretch. Smile What did you notice? #wellbeing #mindfulness #mindandbody #healthcareforhealthcare #coaching #respond

18.01.2022 Humility is not just an esoteric conceptual idea, it is a courageous practical reality. As always, wise words from Dr Eric Levi. Leaders with Humility, Heart and Hope for unpredictable times. At Potential Project we help leaders across industry, including healthcare, to cultivate effective leadership with the skills of mindfulness, selflessness and compassion.... At Coaching for Doctors our #Recalibrate program for doctors focuses on learning these skills too. Skills for wellbeing and effective, long term careers in medicine. In our workforce wellbeing program #RESPOND we help people working across the full spectrum of healthcare to learn the skills of emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, how to manage their mind (their thoughts), how to uncover their biases - skills that help them lead themselves effectively and connect more authentically with others. Skills that reduce the risk of burnout and overwhelming stress and help people feel their own agency in their life and their work. At Coaching for Doctors we take 'soft skills', 'people skills' and work-life integration VERY seriously. You can learn the skills you need, you are not at the mercy of the system. Take action, feel your own agency, use your energy to be of service to yourself so that you can then continue to serve others. Put your own oxygen mask on first. What will help you make some time and space for this important work? When will it be the right time? .... When will you prioritise your own heart, hope and health? Thank you for your effort and your energy. Einstein said: "Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count: Everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted" We cannot rely only on our cognition and our measurements, we need to balance these with what we can feel and what's hard to measure - emotion, our whole body, connection with others, humility, hope and heart. May you be well XS https://healthcareworkersaustralia.com//leadership-in-unc/ #healthcareleadership #wellbeing #medicine #healthcare #respond #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealthforhealthcare #doctors

17.01.2022 https://www.ama-assn.org//even-small-drop-task-load-can-cu

17.01.2022 When the doctor is well, patient outcomes and experience are both better. When the doctor is well they have a more sustainable career, working for more years and feeling more satisfied. When the doctor is well the organisation benefits from better performance, less claims, better team morale, happier patients, better reputation, better bottom line. ... When the doctor is well ALL measures improve. win-win-win #healthcareleadership #medicine #preventburnout #mentalhealth #doctors #wellbeing #recalibrate #respond #coachingfordoctors https://www.fiercehealthcare.com//half-doctors-would-take-

15.01.2022 Are you distracted? By what? How often?... Humans are distracted from their task at hand 47% of the time according to the research. Nearly half of the time we are thinking about something other than that which we are doing We can train our minds to be more focused. We help doctors and other health professionals to learn these skills of focus and attention in our programs and through coaching. See you in 2021

14.01.2022 Cognitive dissonance is an opportunity to practice curiosity. Why practice curiosity? Because that is how we learn. ... Noticing this discomfort - turning toward it rather than avoiding it creates an opportunity. #psychologicalsafety #healthcare #compassion

14.01.2022 We can ALL make everyone just a little bit better https://youtu.be/NY9-n9aok1o

14.01.2022 Lifestyle is a significant factor in mental health https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wps.20773 #exercise #wellbeing #sleep #coaching

14.01.2022 In rough seas what do you need? My sailing friends talk about being on your line- tethered to the boat. Everyone has a life jacket on and everyone is up on the deck. Everyone knows what their role is and who’s making the decisions They are working as a team. Who do you have on your team? ... Do you know what your role is? Do you know what anyone’s role is? What safety equipment do you have? Do you use it? Are you on your line? Wearing your life jacket? Who is the leader? If you are in calm seas - get organised. Communicate, check your safety gear, practice using it, replace the missing or broken equipment. Rest and rejuvenate. Enjoy your weekend #wellbeingfirst #teamwork #coachingfordoctors #respondforindividuals #healthcareforhealthcareworkers #healthcareleadership

11.01.2022 Humans make meaning out of their experiences, this is how we learn, connect and decide how to behave. How to be in the world. Happiness and suffering are optional - we experience both as a result of our particular meaning making... #mentalhealth #wellbeing #coachingfordoctors #healthcareleadership #mentalhealthskills

11.01.2022 Many more doctors are now seeking coaching in Australia.COVID has made it more acceptable to talk about the needs of our healthcare providers. The number of doctors contacting me has steadily increased during 2020. Coaching is relatively new for healthcare professionals in Australia and not yet well understood. https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/coaching-for-doctor-/ #coaching #professionaldevelopment #skills #learningedge #doctors #leadership

11.01.2022 What does Resilience mean to you? Resilience is more than bouncing back Resilience is not a synonym for perseverance or tough mindedness... Resilience is a complex construct with many facets. Resilience IS something you can learn and build over time. One of the many skills sets RESPOND is designed to help healthcare workers grow, over time. RESPOND is much more than a course RESPOND is designed to help you be well over time. Helping you to develop habits and reflective practice that supports you to be well first and foremost. Find more information at https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/respond-diamond/ #HealthCareWorkerWellbeing #Resilience #Nurses #Doctors #AlliedHealth #HospitalWorkers #RESPOND #ResilienceatWork

09.01.2022 Intention draws your attention. Start with a clear intention, adjust your behaviour as required, as you learn. Share your intention with your team. Understand all the members of your team - what is their intention? Naming our intention helps us be clear about meaning and values and gives us an anchor when change is afoot.... #intentionalattention #selfcare #wellbeing #mindfulness

09.01.2022 RESPOND November 2020 Update: As a direct response to the anxiety COVID19 created for healthcare workers and the many calls for help we received, we designed and built RESPOND Diamond, launching in April for our healthcare workforce. RESPOND is now available for individual healthcare workers too. Read more and head into 2021 with all the skills you need to be a healthcare worker with exceptional well being and mental health skills (Think of it like mental PPE) ... https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/respond-november-202/

07.01.2022 Well doctors achieve better healthcare outcomes. Investing in healthcare provider wellbeing across the board is actively creating a system that can truly CARE for people, so that they can be HEALTHY. If the providers are burning out, overwhelmed or under too much pressure they can not, and do not, provide optimum care of their patients, their families or each other. #healthcareleadership... #mentalhealthforhealthcareworkers See more

06.01.2022 Love Carol Kauffman PhD PCC Leadership coach at Harvard's way of describing what happens in coaching. Lean In Lean Back Not Lean Lean With... Listen to Carol describe how these relate to evolutionary theory and guide the coaching process, so that leaders can "have a space to think and be better leaders." #leadership #coaching #recalibrate https://www.linkedin.com//carolkauffmanphd_leadership-lead

04.01.2022 In making decisions we want access to ALL the information, including our emotions. How’s your emotional literacy? Do you recognise your emotions by name?... Do you know what the messages are that your body gives you? Do you actively chose how to respond to these messages? So much information at our disposal if we are skilled at tuning in #mindfulness #feedback #learning #mentalhealthskills #coaching

03.01.2022 Take a look at these five mindfulness practices. Maybe you'd like to choose one and practice every day this week. Health care begins with self care XS https://www.mindfulleader.org//44659-five-mindfulness-base

03.01.2022 Do you feel over stretched and overworked? Is your medical career turning out the way you imagined it would? Let me share a story about one of my doctor clients, Jane.... Jane was an enthusiastic student who worked hard, hopeful about how she would contribute and make a difference in the world. As she progressed and spent more time working in hospitals, talking with patients, the harsh realities of medicine started to sink in. She was tired, she didn't have time to really listen to patients, no-one seemed to support her, her colleagues seemed to barely be coping themselves and the consultants frightened her sometimes. All in all she wondered if she was really cut out to be a doctor. Jane worked hard despite her self doubt and eventually became a consultant. Her new responsibilities felt daunting and although she was competent and coped in the heat of a crisis she was stressed and missing her family as she always seemed to be at work or on call. When Jane reached out to me to be her coach we talked about what she would like her work to really look like, what her goals and dreams were and what skills she needed so that she could better manage the realities of her life and career in medicine. Jane started one-on-one coaching and then joined our Recalibrate program. Over the next few months she developed her skills and adjusted her focus. She reconnected with what was important to her and grew her clarity and confidence. Now Jane is a confident and successful teaching consultant who is enthusiastic about her work and her future as a doctor. She knows how to stay in balance and feels more joy about a sustainable career in medicine. If you'd like to know more download our free report and take action for a more balanced life today https://y75q2c00.pages.infusionsoft.net/ #CoachingforDoctors #WorkLifeBalance #Doctors #Medicine #Recalibrate

03.01.2022 Visions only seem impossible when they are new or a long way off. My vision is of a health care system that is focused on health rather than illness and takes care of everyone, including the providers. This vision of healthCARE has gained so much momentum across the world during this pandemic. Here's another "voice" advocating for better care - a great video. We all know there are big system changes required. AND.... we are all part of 'the system' so we ALL have a part to pl...ay in making those changes, every day. I am astounded how often I hear stories where NO-ONE has asked the doctor I am talking to if they are OK, even after they return from a break on stress leave or illness.... Did you ask anyone today how are you and then listen with intent to their answer?... can you make a HABIT of listening, looking people in the eye, sending that text, making that phone call? What would happen if you decided to give 1-5 minutes EVERY day to saying THANK YOU to a peer? That's it - an intentional decision to make sure you show gratitude to someone in your work space every day. Don't be shy or scared, don't minimise this action. The science shows that people who have an active practice of gratitude have more wellbeing. We know that a powerful way to help people who feel depressed or have lost their sense of meaning, feel better when they do something for some one else.... do something for someone else that is free, just because you can... there's every chance you'll both feel better for it. Habits are built by repeat behaviour, a little bit - often. And if you are not OK yourself, tell someone.... Lifeline 13 11 14 https://www.coachingfordoctors.net.au/resources/links/ #hushfoundation #doctors #medicine #healthcare #respond #coachingfordoctors #RUOK https://www.youtube.com/watch

02.01.2022 Sue Robins has worked in health for years in Canada. She has a daughter training to be a nurse and she is advocate for her son. She herself has had breast cancer and she is a beautiful writer - I commend her book Bird's Eye View to you for a multifaceted look at healthcare. Sue is a compassionate, articulate, previous healthcare worker, amazing woman!!! You can read a recent story from her here. This story is about going to hospital for tests and the many small interactions w...ith non-clinical staff that make up a 'healthcare expereince' . And, if you employ people to work in health or have colleagues who work in health who want to build the skills of compassion, learn how to manage your own mind, emotions and stress, communicate more effectively, prevent burnout, please tell them about our RESPOND community. Everyone is just trying to do their job, it's much harder to do our jobs well when we don't have the skills for the job and we don't realise the impact we are having. EVERY interaction matters in health - every interaction. If your employer is a healthcare organisation, you are in the business of relationships with people. You need a lot of skills. Sue's story demonstrates why the patients sometimes arrive as they do and how we can all play a role in healthCARE. The really great thing is, these skills will help you in every facet of your life. Do it for yourself. You will benefit and so will every other person you interact with. The skills of wellbeing and mental health are the same skills of human connection and care. #mentalhealth #compassion #humanconnection #healthcare #healthcareworkers #respond https://www.suerobins.com/post/death-by-a-thousand-cuts

02.01.2022 Is your ego helping or hindering your leadership? How would you know? As leaders progress in the hierarchy they have access to less candid feedback. ... What system do you have in place to encourage honest, candid, thoughtful feedback that you can use to help you really develop your skills? When you read this quote what did it mean to you? Did you notice any resistance? Did you agree? #leadership #healthcareleadership #medicine #coaching #feedback