Transforming Healthcare Coaching

Transforming Healthcare Coaching

Transforming Healthcare Coaching is a podcast for healthcare professionals and executives who want to thrive at work and in life. Hosted by Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet, Klaus Grim PA-C, and a team of experienced healthcare professionals-turned-coaches, each episode offers real-world insights and practical strategies through the lens of energy leadership coaching. With firsthand experience in the healthcare system, the team explores topics like burnout, career transitions, leadership growth, personal development, and living a better life. Featuring expert guests and actionable advice, the podcast encourages a growth mindset and offers tools to create positive change. Whether you’re on the front lines or leading teams, this podcast provides support and guidance to help you succeed personally and professionally.

  1. 4d ago

    Experienced Beginner: Leadership, AI, and Continuous Learning for Healthcare Professionals | Episode 128

    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.

  2. Sep 21

    How to Network Like a Pro: ShiftChange's Dr. Patrick O'Malley Explains | Episode 127

    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.

  3. Sep 14

    How Self-Awareness Builds Trust in Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Jess Bunin | Episode 126

    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.

  4. Sep 7

    Communicating for Impact & Influence for Healthcare Leaders with Salvatore Manzi | Episode 125

    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-stamps 00:20 Meet the Host and Guest 01:45 Book Preview and Community 03:02 Data to Storytelling 06:19 You Then Me Framework 08:53 Neuroscience of Connection 11:21 Humor and Emotional Memory 12:51 High Stakes Audience Prep 16:00 Pitching Up the Chain 18:49 Conditioning and Small Changes 20:20 Recovering From Mistakes 23:42 Book Links and Coaching 25:07 Retreat and Leadership Lab 27:20 Final Wisdom and Wrap Up  References From the Episode Clear and Compelling — Salvatore Manzi’s book https://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.

  5. Aug 31

    Women Physicians Are Not Ruining Their Careers with Dr. Shikha Jain | Episode 124

    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.

  6. Aug 24

    Bonus Days with Alison Conklin | Episode 123

    After nearly three decades living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, photographer Alison Conklin received a heart transplant in October 2022 — and turned the isolation of that journey into Bonus Days Magazine, a print publication giving voice to transplant recipients, donor families, and caregivers.  She talks with host Lillian Liang Emlet about the quiet loneliness of waiting for an organ and what these "bonus days" have taught her about presence, gratitude, and human connection.    Chapters & Time-stamps 01:13 Meet Alison Conklin 02:57 Diagnosis and Decline 04:53 Searching for Answers 06:06 Recovery Never Ends 07:59 Why Print Magazine 10:36 Inside Bonus Days 13:10 Helpers Behind Scenes 16:09 Getting Mag to Clinics 18:25 Clinician Connection Tips 20:42 Hope for Waiting 22:31 Bonus Days Meaning 24:45 How to Connect 26:28 Closing and Share    Guest Details Alison Conklin Photographer, storyteller, and heart transplant recipient Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bonus Days Magazine, a print publication for the transplant community Lived with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy for nearly three decades before receiving a heart transplant in October 2022 Combines her background as an award-winning photographer with lived patient experience to spotlight stories from recipients, donor families, caregivers, and medical teams   Mentioned in This Episode Bonus Days Magazine (Instagram: @bonusdaysmag) Alison Conklin's personal Instagram: @alisonconklin Bonus Days is currently purchased in bulk by NYU, Penn, Yale, UT Southwestern, and Temple for patient waiting rooms and transplant clinics Dr. Alin Gragossian, emergency/critical care physician and fellow heart transplant recipient featured in the magazine Scott Pollard, former NBA player and heart transplant recipient, featured in a recent issue   If you are affiliated with transplant centers, please contact Alison Conklin to sign up your center for bulk orders for your patients. You can also reach out to her to donate or sponsor the Bonus Days magazine, supporting her vital work in this field.   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.

  7. Aug 17

    Exploring Non-clinical Physician Careers with Drs. Mandy Armitage and Morgan Leafe | Episode 122

    Two physicians who left clinical medicine — one from pediatrics, one from sports medicine — talk with host Lillian Liang Emlet about building nonclinical careers in medical writing and beyond. Dr. Morgan Leafe and Dr. Mandy Armitage, co-founders of the Nonclinical Physicians Network, unpack the identity shift of stepping away from clinical practice and how to separate real financial concerns from assumptions holding physicians back.    Chapters and Timestamps 01:08 Meet the Nonclinical Docs 03:25 Early Doubts and Turning Points 07:06 Identity Beyond the White Coat 11:27 Finding Medical Writing 15:43 Mindset Shifts for Transition 18:56 Why Build a Network 23:15 First Steps and Research 25:21 Money Fears and Reality Check 29:50 Inside the Philly Conference 34:47 Where to Find Them    Guest Details Mandy Armitage, MD Portfolio career physician trained in PM&R and sports medicine Transitioned from clinical practice into medical writing, editing, medical communications, continuing medical education, and patient engagement Held strategic/leadership roles as Medical Director for companies including Doximity and GoodRx Coaching physicians into nonclinical careers, especially medical writing, since 2015 Author of From Clinical Practice to Medical Writing: A Career Transition Guide Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Nonclinical Physicians Network   Morgan Leafe, MD, MHA Double board-certified in pediatrics and clinical informatics, with 11 years of clinical practice Leads three ventures: medical writing (CME content, advisory boards, physician-facing articles), career strategy (resume reviews, interview coaching, LinkedIn workshops, keynotes), and the Nonclinical Physicians Network Co-founded the Nonclinical Physicians Network online community and its annual in-person conference Mentioned in This Episode Nonclinical Physicians Network — www.nonclinicalphysiciansnetwork.com Nonclinical Career Conference, Philadelphia, PA — October 17–18, 2026 Career coach Heather Fork The former in-person conference "Seek," where Mandy and Morgan first met Listener questions and topic requests: podcast@transforminghealthcarecoaching.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.

  8. Aug 10

    Where does Confidence come from? with Vicki Landers | Episode 121

    Confidence isn't certainty — it's the belief that you can handle whatever comes next. In this episode, Lillian Liang-Emlet and clinician-turned-executive-coach Vicki Landers explore how imposter syndrome takes hold in healthcare, why failure builds skill rather than undermining it, and how surrounding yourself with the right influences creates lasting self-trust for clinicians navigating leadership and career transitions.    Chapters and Time-Stamps: 00:45 Certainty Trap In Healthcare 01:33 Redefining Real Confidence 02:22 Action Failure Builds Confidence 03:24 Growth Mindset And Friction 05:04 Imposter Syndrome And Worthiness 06:45 Finding Proof You Belong 08:27 Celebrate Wins To Grow 11:48 Values Awareness And Influencers 13:33 Embodiment Letting Go 17:09 New Communities And AI 20:51 Coaching For Emerging Leaders 25:08 Healthcare Turnover And Power 27:42 One Practice For Self Trust 29:29 Closing Thoughts And Next Steps    Guest Details Vicki Landers Website : https://vickilanders.com/ Former clinician with 18 years of direct frontline healthcare experience before transitioning into coaching Coach with Transforming Healthcare Coaching, specializing in helping healthcare professionals navigate career transitions and step into leadership roles Professional speaker on confidence, growth mindset, and leadership development Serves on the board of a local hospital, helping implement earlier leadership support programs so staff receive coaching proactively rather than only during performance improvement plans Mentioned in This Episode Harvard Institute of Coaching Broader positive psychology research and Fortune 500/Fortune 100 coaching adoption trends referenced during the discussion of coaching's credibility in corporate settings Listener questions and topic requests: podcast@transforminghealthcarecoaching.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.

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Transforming Healthcare Coaching is a podcast for healthcare professionals and executives who want to thrive at work and in life. Hosted by Dr. Lillian Liang Emlet, Klaus Grim PA-C, and a team of experienced healthcare professionals-turned-coaches, each episode offers real-world insights and practical strategies through the lens of energy leadership coaching. With firsthand experience in the healthcare system, the team explores topics like burnout, career transitions, leadership growth, personal development, and living a better life. Featuring expert guests and actionable advice, the podcast encourages a growth mindset and offers tools to create positive change. Whether you’re on the front lines or leading teams, this podcast provides support and guidance to help you succeed personally and professionally.

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