Coaching in Higher Education | University Medical Centers | Dr. Heath Jolliff - S1 E06

Описание: Coaching in Higher Education | University Medical Centers | Dr. Heath Jolliff - S1 E06
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Dr. Tim Jansa welcomes Dr. Heath Jolliff, a board-certified physician and certified executive coach with Physician Coaching Solutions, for an important conversation on the unique challenges of coaching in university medical centers. Academic medicine is a complex environment shaped by hierarchy, high-stakes decision-making, and a strong culture of self-reliance, making coaching both valuable and difficult to introduce.

In this episode, Dr. Jolliff explains how coaching can support physicians and medical leaders navigating burnout, role ambiguity, leadership transitions, and intense performance pressures. The discussion highlights how coaching complements mentorship, builds psychological safety, and helps leaders thrive within demanding academic medical systems.

In this episode you’ll learn how to:
🔹 Understand why coaching is rare in academic medical centers
🔹 Recognize the culture of self-reliance in medicine
🔹 Use systems coaching to build interdependence and collaboration
🔹 Support physicians in highly hierarchical environments
🔹 Explain the ROI of coaching for retention and well-being
🔹 Address burnout, stress, and fragmented leadership roles
🔹 Navigate ego, disruption, and difficult team dynamics
🔹 Coach medical leaders with humility, courage, and context awareness

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and Welcome
01:06 Coaching at University Medical Centers
02:30 Systems Coaching and Interreliance
04:25 Leadership Development Beyond Mentorship
06:50 Hierarchy, Tradition, and Psychological Safety
08:29 Coaching in Highly Hierarchical Environments
10:24 The ROI of Coaching in Academic Medicine
11:28 Retention, Performance, and Well-Being Metrics
13:55 Challenges Unique to Medical Center Leadership
14:41 Clinical Care vs Academic Expectations
15:37 Role Conflict and Leadership Ambiguity
16:19 Time Scarcity and Fragmented Workloads
17:02 Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout
21:12 Labeling and Awareness in Coaching
22:00 Leadership Training Gaps in Medical Education
24:31 Coaching Around Ego and Disruptive Dynamics
27:19 Final Advice for Coaches Entering This Space
29:43 Closing Reflections and Outro

This episode is especially valuable for higher education leaders in medical schools, academic physicians, hospital administrators, HR/OD professionals, and coaches working with faculty and clinical leadership teams. If you are exploring coaching in academic medicine or supporting leaders under extreme pressure, this conversation offers practical insight and guidance.

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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions shared in this conversation are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or mental-health advice. Coaching is not therapy, counseling, or medical treatment. If you have concerns about your mental health or well-being, please seek support from a licensed medical or mental-health professional. Leadership and coaching situations are always context-specific; viewers should consider their own institutional policies and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this content.