Professional coaching in the medical and healthcare industry in Australia is still relatively new. This means that not many clinicians and healthcare professionals are aware of professional coaching, nor really understand what it is. Similarly, the list of potential benefits that come from being coached may not be well understood.
When most people hear the word ‘coaching’ it often draws associations with health and fitness. Like a health and fitness coach is there to improve different aspects of people’s physical performance, a professional coach can help medical and healthcare professionals develop various aspects of their professional practice.
Academic research into the impact of coaching has demonstrated that professional coaching cam contribute to a range of positive benefits to those who undertake a professional coaching program. Studies such as one by JAMA Internal Medicine have found that coaching reduces emotional exhaustion, improves overall quality of life, and builds resilience. Professional coaching also has the potential to improve workplace skillsets, mindsets, leadership qualities, and many other factors that affect out work and personal lives.
Capstan Partners is dedicated to growing professional coaching in the healthcare industry because we recognise the importance of enabling you to be at your best. Additionally, we know that by assisting medical professionals and others in the healthcare industry, there is an opportunity to not only improve your performance and wellbeing, but also the health of our patients and the broader community.