97: The Science of Coaching with Dr. Sunny Smith

Summary

In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with guest Dr. Sunny Smith, a physician turned coach, in an episode delving into the transformative power of coaching backed by science and data. Dr. Sunny Smith shares her remarkable journey from a physician to a coach, revealing how a life-altering accident led her to discover the profound impact of coaching on one’s mindset and life choices. Tune in to uncover the magic of shifting perspectives, embracing agency over thoughts and feelings, and finding lightness in life’s challenges.

Dr. Sunny Smith is the Founder and CEO of Empowering Women Physicians. She brings her background as an awarded Medical Educator and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine into the coaching space. She has been featured in multiple documentaries on medical student and physician wellness including Do No Harm which is currently streaming on Amazon.

She advocates for physician wellness through her coaching program, podcast, Facebook group, and retreats. Her company includes a team of physician coaches who provide a comprehensive and collaborative life and business coaching program.

Since starting her coaching practice 6 years ago, she has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Inc 5000. Her academic publications have appeared in many peer-reviewed journals including JAMA.

Dr. Sunny Smith’s Links
Website: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/ 
References: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/references/ 
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/empowering-women-physicians/id1438330803 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/ 

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

• Dr. Sunny Smith’s captivating journey from academia to coaching, driven by personal experience and a passion for empowering women physicians.
• The pivotal moment in Dr. Smith’s life when a devastating bike accident forced her to reevaluate her circumstances and explore the transformative potential of coaching.
• How listening to coaching podcasts during her recovery sparked a shift in perspective and a newfound sense of agency.
• The growing recognition of coaching as a valuable tool for physician wellness and professional development.
• The deeper work of coaching, helping individuals navigate blind spots, challenge ingrained beliefs, and unlock new possibilities for personal and professional growth.

 

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Featured on the Show:

• Website: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/ 
• References: https://empoweringwomenphysicians.com/references/ 
• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/empowering-women-physicians/id1438330803 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysmithmd/ 
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