Physician Leadership Coaching
Become the physician leader you’ve dreamed of being in 6 months – even if you completely doubt yourself today.
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180-Days to Physician Executive Presence Transformation
A proven step-by-step system to develop your confident, effective, and authentic physician leadership presence and move past self-doubt and burnout, even if you feel like you can’t lead today.
My Physician Leadership Coaching Journey
I remember the excitement I had when I was promoted to medical director quickly fading – I never felt like I knew what I was doing.
It seemed like all the other physician leaders knew how to manage their time, deliver difficult feedback, and inspire their docs. I, on the other hand, dreaded any meeting I was supposed to lead.
I woke up in the middle of the night nervous about meetings and was constantly terrified of being “found out” as a fraud.
Luckily, I stumbled into an incredible physician executive coach, Carol.
She helped me see that I wasn’t alone – and that the leadership skills I tore myself down for not having were learnable.
Carol was incredible – with her help, I set in place new patterns, reinstilled presence, and joy, and actually felt real confidence as a physician and a healthcare leader.
For the first time, I felt like I actually belonged in leadership. I found a new love for public speaking and ended up giving a CoachX talk. That confidence propelled me to make the career leap to where I am today, as an author, CEO of a thriving physician coaching group, and faculty at Harvard Medical School.
If I never found my presence as a physician leader, I never would have been able to build the life I have today. What are YOU missing out on?
Maybe you never achieve what you know you’re capable of. So close to the level you want to be at but always missing a puzzle piece, never being recognized or having the full impact or growth that you see others having.
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Maybe you never develop that full confidence in yourself. Feeling like an imposter, or maybe just not fully owning your own success and ideas. Quiet in the room when louder, less competent voices take over.
You want your colleagues and peers to see you as a leader. As someone whose opinions are valued. But maybe you never quite get there.
You’ve been an A student your entire life. But when it comes to leadership, everything feels like a C-.
There’s a whole slew of skills and habits that you were never taught, and now you’re wondering if you even belong in leadership.
That’s what physician leadership coaching is for. We give you the practical, tailored-to-you skills, tools, and strategies you need to lead authentically, and off you go.
Transforming your career, your life, and your ability to manage all of your responsibilities with confidence, poise, and direction.
Your physician executive coach teaches you the skills, strategies, and habits medical school never taught you on how to lead effectively, develop true inner confidence, inspire your physicians, and command recognition and respect (for every lecture you had on the immune system and biochemical pathways, did anyone ever teach you how to be a great leader?)
Imagine finally feeling completely confident in your ability as a physician leader. Able to set a vision that people listen to and follow. Giving presentations where people hang on to each and every word.
Feeling calm and at ease. Being trusted throughout your organization. Finally having the career growth (and compensation) that you’ve been waiting for.
Imagine feeling like YOU are an amazing leader. You. Despite any shortcomings (every leader has them), despite any mistakes (every leader makes them), despite any imposter beliefs, having that rock-solid belief that you are enough and capable of leading.
Not weighed down by self-doubt (at work or at home).
You can stop all that miserable worrying, fear, insecurity, and just enjoy your role (and life).
Not worrying about whether or not people in your organization respect you.
Imagine actually LOOKING FORWARD to leading. Being proud and confident in the difference that you’re making. And being recognized.
That’s why I created the 180-Days to Physician Executive Presence Transformation – to give you that missing puzzle piece when it comes to being the leader and physician you know you’re capable of being.
All you’re missing is the stuff you were never taught, and how to practically integrate it as a physician leader.
The external markers of a true leader, and the internal systems to get over self-doubt and lead from a true place of authenticity.
So you can ultimately have the career and life that YOU want.
After coaching 500+ physicians and physician leaders, and drawing on my experience as a CMO and CEO, I’ve created this streamlined physician leadership program that gives you exactly what you need to start leading and feeling like a physician leader as quickly as possible.
“Working with Gail far surpassed my expectations. I work in a very politically charged environment with many silos having competing interests and agendas. Gail’s coaching helped me see through this, and to maintain focus on the priorities of my department. Now, rather than being managed, I am leading more effectively. I couldn’t have gotten here without Gail”
– Chief of Cardiac Surgery, New Jersey
Who seeks physician leadership coaching?
Physicians looking to be promoted, newly promoted physicians, leaders feeling Imposter Syndrome, physician leaders struggling with self-doubt, Chief Medical Officers, deans, department chairs, Chief Wellness Officers, medical directors, program directors, physician leaders looking to have greater impact, leaders who want help building clarity, physician leaders who feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, who feel under-respected and recognized in their organizations, and those looking to take their career in healthcare to the next level.
What kind of results can I expect?
You can expect to feel true confidence and calm at work and outside of it, be recognized and respected, and have a deep impact within your organization.
But you’ll hear that directly from the physician leaders who I’ve coached, in a moment.
What your Program includes:
- Bi-weekly personalized 1:1 executive coaching sessions with your dedicated physician leadership coach laying out exactly what you need to reach your potential as a leader
- Live presentation, vision-setting, career trajectory, and executive presence feedback. Your personal leadership board of directors built into your career – so you don’t keep spinning your wheels alone
- UNLIMITED email support and as-needed REAL-TIME PRN laser-focused sessions so that you are always supported. Want to talk through a tough decision? Conflicted and need perspective? Need to chat through a real-time career decision? We’re always there
- Twice a week Zoom Coaching Clinics with me. Dynamic working sessions teaching doctors like you everything Medical School should’ve about leading, maintaining balance, and living a fulfilling, happy, career and life
- Access to the Complete Physician to Physician Leader Master Curriculum, so you have access to every skill, strategy, and tactic that medical school didn’t teach you about how to be a world-class leader
– 8 Modules including “The Physician Guide to Unflappable Leadership Confidence,” “Leadership Myths: Debunked” “Public Speaking for Doctors 101,” and “Facilitate like a Leader: How to Manage Meetings in Healthcare” - Your PERSONAL Leadership Roadmap, an individualized document outlining your complete roadmap from where you are today, and your strengths and weaknesses as a leader, to the career and impact you are looking for (and we’ll take you the whole way)
You’ll also have access to:
- Daily Master Your Mind MD emails that help you manage your MOST IMPORTANT INSTRUMENT (the one between your ears). Because to lead others, you have to be able to lead yourself
- Access to the self-paced Med School 2.0 library of resources including Imposter No More, Charting Your Life (Your EMR-misery cure), and ALL of my BURNOUT PREVENTION resources so you can lead without being burned out yourself
- A welcome package delivered directly to your doorstep, getting you started on your path towards CMO presence
“I looked into several coaches before choosing Gail, one of whom charged over $5,000 just to get started! Gail has helped me clarify my goals, create positive momentum, and explore my options for a more fulfilling career. She is concise, affordable, on track, and holds me to task. I recommend her highly.”
– Chief medical officer, Illinois
Physician Leadership Coaching Guarantees
Because I understand that getting started with a physician leadership coach can be scary, I offer my coaching clients two guarantees. So you know you can get your life back, risk-free.
Your 180-Day Leadership Roadmap guarantee:
If you aren’t totally in love with the Leadership Roadmap I create for you, if you don’t get unreasonably excited by it and see it as your best path to reaching your potential as a leader, I require you to ask for your money back. My goal is to bring you to tears with this plan.
Why this matters for you: You get to see the actual steps you will follow (with our guidance) to get you to your authentic leadership presence — so you can actually feel confident instead of taking a leap of faith.
“Look Forward to Leading” Guarantee:
If you follow everything we coach you over the next 180 days and still aren’t smiling in anticipation of your week ahead as a leader- being proud of your work, confident in your leadership abilities, and accepting of your shortcomings – we’ll work with you one-on-one for an extra month for free.
Why this matters for you: You get to make your investment with the certainty that you will Look Forward to Leading as you think about your work week ahead as a leader. It is actual risk removal.
If that isn’t enough risk-removal, hear from physicians who have gone through my leadership coaching program:
“I am most appreciative of her gentle challenges”
“Dr. Gazelle is a fantastic coach, mentor, and sounding board. She listens, takes it all in, and quickly understands the strategic vision, leadership styles, and personal and organizational roadblocks to success. It’s all about growth as a leader and a person, and I am most appreciative of her gentle challenges to perhaps see things from a different perspective. Her constant refrain is to understand and draw upon our value system – that inner core that shapes how we perceive ourselves and how others receive us as leaders.”
“Committed to finding ways to help me achieve my goals.”
“As a recent “graduate” of Gail’s leadership program, I am amazed at what a difference a year makes. Gail helped me lean into my strengths, values, and emotional intelligence to build confidence and overcome imposter beliefs. Gail was a delight to work with – easy to talk to, asked thought-provoking questions, and committed to finding ways to help me achieve my goals.”
“Gail got me to believe in my strengths “
“My dream job was a stretch and, as a Latina woman, I was insecure about my qualifications. Gail got me to believe in my strengths and value and worked intensively to prepare me so I was able to project that I was the perfect candidate. I not only got the job but, with Gail’s expert coaching, I didn’t settle… I pushed and got the salary I wanted. I never could have done this without her. I am so grateful to Gail.”
FAQ About Physician Leadership Coaching
How could I ever become an executive-level leader? I’m anything but one today…
The reason why most physicians struggle with leadership is simply because they were never taught effective leadership principles, and they haven’t had the practice. Just like I don’t beat myself up for not being a world-class drummer, and Oprah Winfrey doesn’t beat herself up for not being a great cardiologist, you shouldn’t beat yourself up for not yet reaching your leadership potential.
This program is all about teaching you effective and proven leadership skills and strategies and tailoring them to your unique personality and strengths, and the challenges you face.
Just like you mastered your craft as a physician, leadership is a skill that can be learned – and if you don’t believe me, you can hear directly from the physicians I’ve helped, below.
I can’t be a physician leader. I’m not an extrovert or a natural leader. I’m not even sure I like leading people :).
These are some of the most common leadership myths (many of which are debunked in our Physician to Physician Leader Master Curriculum).
The truth is, there is no one leadership archetype, but there is one trait that all successful leaders embody (everyone from the Harvard Business Review to Warren Beemis agree): Authenticity.
This program doesn’t try to make you into somebody you aren’t, or force you into a cookie-cutter shape of a loud, aggressive, dominating leader. This program focuses on developing and honing your strengths, getting clear on your values and vision, and implementing tried and true leadership strategies and habits.
You don’t have to be an extrovert, you don’t have to be a “natural leader,” and you don’t have to be anything other than who you are today. Your authentic-self is enough.
What do I need “in line already” in my life/practice to make the most of the program?
You don’t need to magically clear your overbooked schedule, or be in a place where life doesn’t feel crazy. If you wait until your life isn’t crazy to make a change, you might be burned out forever…
Thinking you “aren’t ready” for coaching is usually just fear talking. And if you think you don’t have enough hours in the day to do coaching, that’s probably why you need it!
But that’s also why we talk to you 1:1 before you can become a client. Because on the off chance you legitimately aren’t ready for coaching, we’ll tell you ourselves.
What if this doesn’t work for me?
This is my favorite question. 🙂
Leaders-to-be who struggle with self-doubt today often wonder if the 180-Day program will work for them. And that doubt is normal.
The thing is, we aren’t waiting for a magical chemical reaction to happen here. We aren’t hoping, and praying, and rubbing our hands together, anticipating the magical moment where all of our self-doubt will melt away and we’ll be a world-class CEO/dean-level leader.
Instead, we’re following a proven, step-by-step process to overcome self-doubt, build confidence, learn what it means to be a leader as an authentic version of ourselves, embody that ideal, incorporate tried and true leadership strategies, and overcome the roadblocks that emerge as we go (with self-compassion and support).
This isn’t some woo-woo, experimental procedure, it’s you following a proven system with the guidance of an expert executive coach completely dedicated to your growth as a leader.
If you are ready to grow and learn, then the program works. Period.
And again, don’t just take my word for it, but listen to the physicians who have worked with us already, below.
What can you guarantee again?
You get two guarantees as part of your leadership coaching program.
Firstly, after meeting with us, I’ll present you with your personalized 180-Day Leadership Roadmap. If you aren’t incredibly pleased with your roadmap, I require you to ask for your money back. Instead of making a blind leap of faith, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into and what steps will take to bring your authentic leadership presence to the fore.
Secondly you have your Look Forward to Leading Guarantee. This means that, if by the end of your 180-day Transformation, you aren’t confident that you have the skills, strategies, and ability to lead effectively, and you aren’t looking forward to your role as a leader, we’ll work with you for another month, for free.
These guarantees are a testament to how confident we are in making any physician (even you) into their best, authentic, and most effective leader self.
More client testimonails:
“She has provided training for me far beyond what any book or course “
“Gail is absolutely the best! I have utilized her expertise and coaching services for 2 years now, and I have been nothing but impressed. She has helped me ground myself so that I am able to be the best leader that I am capable of being. She has provided training for me far beyond what any book or course could ever teach. I cannot say enough about how essential she has been to my career.”
“I am leading more effectively”
“Working with Gail far surpassed my expectations. I work in a very politically charged environment with many silos having competing interests and agendas. Gail’s coaching helped me see thru this, and to maintain focus on the priorities of my department. Managing the inter-personal relationships with these individuals with competing interests was initially hampering my abilities as a physician leader. Now, rather than being managed, I am leading more effectively. I couldn’t have gotten here without Gail.”
“I now operate from a place of greater personal autonomy”
“Leadership coaching with Gail led me to understand what I need to do to be at my best. I now operate from a place of greater personal autonomy, sense of options, and make decisions every day based on a greater sense of priorities. The external pressures haven’t changed, but I now have stronger tools for coping with them.”
Are you ready to reach your potential as a physician leader and move past self-doubt, conflict, and the impostor syndrome?
Schedule your call here.
As a reminder, your program includes:
- Bi-weekly personalized 1:1 executive coaching sessions with your dedicated physician leadership coach laying out exactly what you need to reach your potential as a leader
- Live presentation, vision-setting, career trajectory, and executive presence feedback. Your personal leadership board of directors built into your career – so you don’t keep spinning your wheels alone
- UNLIMITED email support and as-needed REAL-TIME PRN laser-focused sessions so that you are always supported. Want to talk through a tough decision? Conflicted and need perspective? Need to chat through a real-time career decision? We’re always there
- Twice a week Zoom Coaching Clinics with me. Dynamic working sessions teaching doctors like you everything Medical School should’ve about leading, maintaining balance, and living a fulfilling, happy, career and life
- Access to the Complete Physician to Physician Leader Master Curriculum, so you have access to every skill, strategy, and tactic that medical school didn’t teach you about how to be a world-class leader
– 8 Modules including “The Physician Guide to Unflappable Leadership Confidence,” “Leadership Myths: Debunked” “Public Speaking for Doctors 101,” and “Facilitate like a Leader: How to Manage Meetings in Healthcare” - Your PERSONAL Leadership Roadmap, an individualized document outlining your complete roadmap from where you are today, and your strengths and weaknesses as a leader, to the career and impact you are looking for (and we’ll take you the whole way)
You’ll also have access to:
- Daily Master Your Mind MD emails that help you manage your MOST IMPORTANT INSTRUMENT (the one between your ears). Because to lead others, you have to be able to lead yourself
- Access to the self-paced Med School 2.0 library of resources including Imposter No More, Charting Your Life (Your EMR-misery cure), and ALL of my BURNOUT PREVENTION resources so you can lead without being burned out yourself
- A welcome package delivered directly to your doorstep, getting you started on your path towards CMO presence
Hear from more physician leadership clients:
” I cannot say enough about how useful Gail’s coaching has been”
“Gail has helped transform my career from one that was perfectly fine into one that is truly outstanding and satisfying. In leadership training, individuals are recommended to lead from their own strengths, but it’s easier said than done. Working with Gail, it has been a natural progression of identifying and using my strengths to the advantage of me and others involved in my work. Instead of focusing on what I don’t have, now I find ways to depend on what I do have to make it all work. I cannot say enough about how useful Gail’s coaching has been to my career and quality of life.”
” It has been invaluable working with her”
“In the midst of never-ending pressures of work and family life, it has been very helpful to have a safe and supportive space to focus on me. Through coaching, I feel more in control and empowered in my life. Dr. Gazelle is completely focused on my goals and agenda, and as someone growing into my leadership position, it has been invaluable working with her. The return on investment has been far more than I ever could have anticipated.”
“She encouraged me, she inspired me, she pushed me”
“Gail was a lifeline for me. She helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses, and how to work through very challenging career circumstances I was facing. She encouraged me, she inspired me, she pushed me, and all of that helped me get through a really rough year. I owe her a lot.”