I've been asked to tell how I ended up in this physician coaching space a few times over the last several weeks. So, I decided to do some reflective writing about my journey.

Four major experiences overlapped and culminated in the creation of Joy in Family Medicine Coaching Services®.

First, my own personal burnout story reached the pinnacle in March 2015. Mine was mid-career in timing (16 years in). I was absolutely loving academic medicine and all the many hats I had to wear. I really ...