The Doctors' Coach
The ‘self help’ industry is worth billions of dollars each year. That’s right billions. It’s hard to find the exact data – but probably at least $10 billion in the US alone if Google can be relied on. I have contributed to some of that revenue – I’ve lost track of how many self-help books I’ve … Continue reading The ‘right’ kind of self help
I'm often asked my advice about non-clinical careers - so thought I'd share my top 10 tips about what I see as the science, art and reality of non-clinical medicine based on my 17 years personal experience as well as my experience as a coach: 1. There is no need to feel alone (or a … Continue reading Top 10 tips on the science and art of non-clinical medicine
I remember the scene clearly. Sitting in the backseat of my parents car - looking out at the street and daydreaming about the future. We happened to drive past a local general practice surgery. And I blurt out with enormous clarity - "the last thing I'd ever want to be is a doctor". Of course … Continue reading Medicine and the meaning of life
Ever feel like you're on a roller coaster that won't stop? I can't decide if the last 3 weeks feels like 3 years or 3 minutes - or both rolled up into one. All I know I is from starting up Coach GP in February, life has absolutely snowballed- or something. It's true it's good … Continue reading Surviving the overwhelm roller coaster
Some thoughts for all the people across the world who are in pain... The forces beyond our control Push us Push us Relentless Toss us around Lift our feet off the ground Till we land in a new dimension that bears no relation to Kansas And we Caught up in a sea of emotions Trapped … Continue reading Like a phoenix we rise