Physician Peer Coaches

Physicians coaching physicians.
Our coaches, who are physicians and certified professional coaches, understand the unique challenges of the medical profession from personal experience. They specialize in guiding physicians to achieve their goals, mitigate burnout and enhance well-being.

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92%

92% of Physician Peer Coaching clients said our resources helped them stay in their role or in medicine

27%

Physician Peer Coaching clients experienced a 27% improvement in overall well-being

100%

100% would recommend VITAL WorkLife peer coaching to other physicians

Medical
Specialties

Our coaches come from a wide variety of medical specialties and understand the unique challenges each speciality area faces, offering guidance for a balanced professional and personal life across all healthcare fields.

Advanced Practice
Anesthesiology
Dentist
Emergency/Urgent Care
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Internal Medicine

Neurology
OB-GYN
Occupational Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Psychiatry
Surgery

Areas of
Coaching Focus

We focus on critical areas such as stress management, work-life balance, effective communication, leadership skills and rediscovering professional passion. Our goal is to empower healthcare professionals for a positive impact on their career and personal life. Some examples include:

Career and Leadership Development
Executive Coaching
Work/Team Culture
Performance optimization
Charting/Productivity
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Bedside Manner
Critical Incident/Trauma
Adverse Events/Litigation

Change Management
Stress and Burnout
Mindfulness
Work/Life Balance and Integration
Boundaries
Life and Recovery
Women in Medicine
DEI & B
Academia

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Gaurava Agarwal, MD

Physician Peer Coach

Dawn M. Ellison, MD, CPC

Physician Peer Coach

Lisa Herbert, MD

Physician Peer Coach, DE&I Consultant

Penelope Hsu, MD

Physician Peer Coach

Sharon C. Kiely, MD, MPH, FACP

Physician Peer Coach

Robert Leschke, MD, CPCC

Physician Peer Coach

V. Simon Mittal, MD, MMM

Physician Peer Coach

A. Rakesh Sarma, MD

Physician Peer Coach

Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH, ACC

Physician Peer Coach

Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, CPC, PCC

Physician Peer Coach

“My coach was absolutely phenomenal as a coach—and really as a friend after our sessions together. She helped me open up and discover things about myself to become better in my role."

– Peer Coaching Client

“My experience from start to finish was outstanding and my coach has helped me tremendously. It has been a great fit. I think further sessions will be beneficial and plan to arrange those. Thanks again for your help.”

– Peer Coaching Client

“My VITAL WorkLife coach was able to add tremendous perspective and advice to enhance my personal and professional development."

– Physician Peer Coaching Client

“My physician peer coach’s prompt and powerful guidance has helped me choose my fellowship program, succeed in applying my passion in the area of holistic health and grow as a leader. I am very thankful for the opportunity and foresee much more personal and professional growth as a result of this mentorship.”

– Physician Peer Coaching Client

“I have been able to learn from my coach’s expertise in the area of leadership and behavioral health—but also following in her footsteps as an integrative practitioner. She is kind, professional and a great communicator."

– Physician Peer Coaching Client

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Physician Peer Coaches

Results that Resonate: Data-Driven Value for your Healthcare Clients

92%

27%