EP33 Empowering Physicians through Executive Coaching - Michael Brown

Beyond the Blueprint - Better Healthtech By Design

In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, executive coach and former Harvard Health Services CIO Dr. Michael Brown explores the leadership journey of physicians in today’s complex health systems. Drawing on decades of experience in medicine, informatics, and organizational change, Dr. Brown shares how executive coaching can unlock potential, align values with action, and improve outcomes at scale. We unpack the mindset shifts required for physicians stepping into leadership, how to tailor coaching for impact, and why the best athletes—and leaders—never stop evolving. Whether you're a CMIO, a clinical leader, or a founder building physician-centered solutions, this episode offers powerful insights on cultivating leadership by design.

Key Takeaways

• The right question is how and when to present ideas.
• All physicians inherently hold leadership roles.
• Leadership skills are crucial for aligning team efforts.
• Transitioning to leadership involves accepting new responsibilities.
• Self-doubt is common among new leaders, but can be overcome.
• Coaching helps individuals recognize their unique strengths.
• Effective communication is key to leadership success.
• Coaching should be tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Measuring the ROI of coaching involves assessing productivity and retention.
• Technology can both aid and hinder leadership effectiveness in healthcare.

Episode Highlights

00:00 The Art of Timing in Communication 01:11 Introduction to Executive Coaching in Healthcare 04:04 The Importance of Leadership Skills for Physicians 05:01 Challenges in Transitioning to Leadership Roles 07:12 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Leadership 10:09 The Role of Coaching in Leadership Development 13:24 Methodology of Effective Coaching 18:51 Aligning Personal Values with Organizational Goals 21:43 The Informal Nature of Coaching 25:03 Real-Life Coaching Success Stories 28:23 Measuring the ROI of Coaching 30:35 Technology's Impact on Leadership in Healthcare Guest: Michael Brown Host: Gregg Malkary - Spyglass Consulting Group Cohost: Keith Washington - Companions in Courage Foundation Sponsored by: Simplifi Medical & Storage Systems Unlimited Audio/Video: Tim Jones - Health Nuts Media Marketing: Josh Troop - Troop-Creative Learn More at: www.beyond-blueprint.com