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In Part 2 of the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA) Podcast’s conversation with transformation expert Jim Marsden, hosts Dr. Stephanie Costa and Phil Cass continue their deep and compassionate exploration of physician burnout. 
 
Part 1 focused on practical strategies for overcoming burnout. This episode offers a refreshing, non-judgmental approach to stepping off the "hamster wheel" through small, intentional actions that reconnect you with purpose, creativity, and community. Jim introduces his "three Cs"—connection, creativity, and contribution—as accessible pathways to healing, while also unpacking how reframing daily routines and acknowledging external stressors can help restore agency and clarity.
 
Whether you’re overwhelmed by mounting responsibilities or paralyzed by forces outside your control, this episode provides real, human-centered strategies to move from exhaustion to empowerment—and reminds you that you're not alone.
 
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In this episode of the Physicians Leadership Academy Podcast, hosts Dr. Stephanie Costa and Phil Cass are joined by transformation expert and coach Jim Marsden to explore burnout through a new lens. With deep experience across healthcare and corporate sectors, Jim introduces a powerful metaphor—the “left and right sides of the road”—to help leaders understand the inner tension behind burnout and how to reconnect with what truly matters.
 
This episode offers insight, reflection, and encouragement for physicians navigating exhaustion, cynicism, or disconnection in a high-demand system. Whether you're a current PLA participant or an alum seeking renewal, you'll gain meaningful tools and a fresh perspective to begin your journey back to purpose, vitality, and presence.
 
 🌱 Be sure to listen to Part 2, where we share practical strategies to move from burnout to transformation.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Physicians Leadership Academy (PLA) Podcast, brought to you by the Columbus Medical Association. Hosts Dr. Stephanie Costa and Dr. Phil Cass sit down with complexity theorist and dialogue practitioner Chris Corrigan for a rich conversation on why linear thinking falls short when tackling healthcare’s most difficult challenges.
 
From ER staffing issues to physician burnout, Chris explores how complexity theory and participatory dialogue can help leaders navigate uncertainty, foster innovation, and create more life-giving work environments. This episode is a must-listen for physicians seeking to lead with meaning, resilience, and connection—both in the exam room and beyond.
 
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Chris Corrigan lives with his family on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Find out more about him at www.chriscorrigan.com.

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