Meet the UTSW CPCs
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“I wanted an additional professional tool to assist faculty in an academic medical setting reach their goals, find wellbeing, and grow in their professional lives.”
What do you like coaching about?
“Goal setting, priority evaluation, identification of values and core beliefs, finding joy in life, and what makes us uniquely human.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“Coaching helps individuals grow professionally and thrive personally, becoming the best version of themselves. It helps you understand your core values, your vision and mission, polishing your strengths and improving your weaknesses.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I like to be a champion for all my clients, helping them see the awesome selves they are and the great potential they have! Specifically coaching about professional development, time management, and faculty wellbeing are some topics of interest.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“I was introduced to learner-centered coaching within my training in the Academy of Communication in Healthcare, in the context of offering self-awareness and evidence-based strategies to clinicians who were seeking to improve their communication skills with patients and colleagues. The coaching toolbox of perspective-seeking, open-ended questions and compassionate responses is compelling and effective and has changed my approach in teaching and leadership.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I particularly enjoy coaching around career transitions, finding meaning and joy at work, and work-life integration.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“In my current profession, I “coach” my patients to improving their health and reduce risk factors for illness or disease. I “coach” my trainees to improving their knowledge on medical conditions and clinical care and professional skills. This was a natural progression to becoming a certified professional coach for my peers. As a coach, I do not have to be an expert in the problem or issue that the individual is experiencing; I serve as a conduit in which an individual, through my thoughtful questions, can find the solution to their problem or concern.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I like to coach faculty on situations which may require difficult conversations; understanding their professional and personal value; how to achieve professional and personal goals; and how to optimize personal wellness.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“Although I have served as a mentor and advisor for many years, I was very interested in developing a new skill set as a coach to support and promote more independent, life-long learning and self-actualization. As my role is focused on students, I believe that they can really benefit from coaching as they develop a sense of their personal strengths, make specialty decisions, and set personal goals for their personal and professional growth. Coaching has stretched me well outside my comfort zone and provided valuable skills to allow me to support our students in these areas. I have already seen the fruits, and I hope to continue to grow in these skills to serve many more students and faculty in the future to support the missions of UT Southwestern.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I have really enjoyed coaching around goal setting, time management, and specialty decision/career planning, but the variety is also rewarding.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“I want to help others to be better humans!”
What do you like coaching about?
“Anything and everything. I love helping others discover how to optimize their work and family lives.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“I wanted to empower and guide my peers to realize their goals and feel confident in moving forward.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I like coaching faculty about any topic they bring up, including work/life balance, leadership, and goal setting, but especially about professional development. I love fostering self-awareness about their inner drive and core principles as they navigate these topics. I love guiding others as they discover insights that apply not only to their primary coaching topic but also other domains in their life.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“Over my years at UTSW, I have mentored many students, residents and junior faculty, and mentoring has been the greatest joy of my career. Adding skills as a Coach seemed the next logical step enabling me to effectively support the growth of others.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I'm happy to coach faculty on just about any topic of interest or concern; the goal is growth, regardless of the issue at hand.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“I am intrigued with the endless possibilities of creating a coaching culture at UTSW.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I love to coach others about their ability to live an authentic life while maximizing professional and personal goals.”
Why are you interested in being a coach?
“As a recipient of some good coaching earlier in my career, I thought it best to try to "pay it forward" by learning the skills needed to effectively coach others.”
What do you like coaching about?
“I love coaching about whatever topic they choose. For coaching, the less I know about it, the better. If I am very familiar with the topic, it can be hard not to become a mentor. ”