Monday Feb 10, 2025
Coaching the Leader Within with Dr. Ndidi Musa | Episode 43
The Role of Coaching in Medicine with Dr. Ndidi Musa
The executive leadership podcast episode features Dr. Ndidi Musa, an executive coach and pediatric intensivist from Seattle Children's Hospital. Ndidi shares her journey from initially perceiving coaching as a remedial tool to embracing it as a valuable investment in personal and professional growth. She discusses the challenges faced by healthcare leaders, particularly burnout, and the importance of coaching in developing future leaders, fostering a growth mindset, and improving patient outcomes. Key takeaways include the distinction between mentorship, advising, sponsoring, and coaching, and the need for systemic investments in coaching programs to create resilient and innovative physicians.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:58 Ndidi Musa's Journey to Coaching
01:33 Perceptions and Challenges of Coaching in Healthcare
03:01 Transformative Experience with Coaching
04:41 Pursuing a Career in Coaching
05:19 Developing a Coaching Program at Seattle Children's
05:51 Personal Coaching Experiences and Reflections
06:56 The Importance of Coaching in Leadership
08:58 Internal Leadership Program at Seattle Children's
11:47 Mentorship vs. Coaching in Medicine
22:08 Challenges in Healthcare Leadership
25:34 Final Thoughts and Tips for Success
26:48 Conclusion and Contact Information
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