Heartline: Changemaking in Healthcare

The Purposeful MD Creating a Life You Love in Medicine

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In episode 97, I sit down with Dr. Laura Suttin, a board-certified family physician, certified coach, consultant, author, and speaker. We explore her journey from traditional medical practice to entrepreneurship and coaching, uncovering the transformative power of coaching in healthcare.

Dr. Suttin shares her personal experience of working with a coach and how it led her to become one herself. We discuss the impact of coaching on physician well-being, career satisfaction, and patient outcomes, backed by peer-reviewed research from institutions like Mayo Clinic.

Key insights from our conversation include:
  • The distinction between coaching and therapy, and how coaching can complement traditional medical training
  • The potential of coaching to address systemic issues in healthcare and foster innovative thinking
  • The importance of aligning one's career with personal values and priorities
  • The role of coaching in helping physicians navigate career transitions and explore diverse opportunities in medicine
    • Discover how:
    • Coaching can help physicians overcome self-limiting beliefs and achieve their goals
    • Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of investing in physician coaching
    • To approach the decision of pursuing additional degrees, such as an MBA, with intentionality
    • To create a fulfilling medical career that balances clinical practice with other interests


      • Dr. Suttin also discusses her book, "The Purposeful MD: Creating the Life You Without Guilt" offering practical strategies for physicians to cultivate purpose and joy in their careers.

      "Coaching is really about how can I get to that future state that I want to get to... It's about what do you want to create with your life and how can I help you to get there?" - Dr. Laura Suttin

      This episode provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers, from medical students to seasoned physicians, who are seeking to enhance their professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

      Connect with Dr. Laura Suttin:
      • Website
      • LinkedIn
      • Facebook
      • Facebook Page
      • Podcast


        • Join us for this thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional career trajectories in medicine and inspires healthcare professionals to explore the full spectrum of possibilities in their field.


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        Heartline: Changemaking in HealthcareBy Andrea Austin, MD