#380: Why Every Doctor Needs Dr. Jeff Smith’s 8 PRACTICEs for Success

Physician's Guide to Doctoring: Business of Medicine, Patient Experience, Communication, Burnout, Moral Injury, Personal Finance, Leadership, Side-Gigs, Work-Life Balance, Coaching, Career, EHR, White Coat, and Well-being for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

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Dr. Bradley Block hosts a compelling conversation with Dr. Jeff Smith, an orthopedic traumatologist turned professional coach. Dr. Smith shares his journey into coaching, driven by a desire to combat burnout and improve surgeon performance. He details his "8 PRACTICEs" methodology, which focuses on communication, leadership, and time management.

The episode covers key coaching skills, the significance of setting boundaries, and the role of ongoing self-improvement. Listeners gain practical advice on how coaching can enhance both their professional and personal lives, offering strategies for achieving long-term satisfaction and success.

BIO

Dr. Jeffrey M. Smith is a practicing orthopedic traumatologist and a certified professional coach with over a thousand hours of one-on-one coaching experience. With more than 500 hours of accredited coach training and over 20 years in both academic and private healthcare systems, Dr. Smith has developed the "8 Practices" methodology to help surgeons manage their careers and prevent burnout. His approach focuses on improving communication, leadership, and life management skills. Dr. Smith is also the host of the "Surgeon Masters" podcast, offering quick, actionable life improvement strategies for surgeons.

KEY EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Introduction to Dr. Jeff Smith (00:01.641)

  • Dr. Bradley Block introduces Dr. Jeff Smith, his background, and credentials.

• Journey into Coaching (01:28.937)

  • Dr. Smith shares how he began coaching and his extensive experience in the field.

• Breaking Orthopedic Stereotypes (04:35.401)

  • Discussion on common stereotypes about orthopedic surgeons and Dr. Smith's personal experiences.

• Balancing Orthopedics and Coaching (07:58.185)

  • Exploring the balance between being an orthopedic traumatologist and a coach.

• Coaching’s Impact on Longevity (11:09.769)

  • How coaching has positively influenced Dr. Smith's career longevity and personal growth.

• Essential Coaching Skills (21:12.083)

  • Key coaching skills that are applicable in everyday life and professional settings.

• Effective Feedback Techniques (25:15.668)

  • Importance of delivering and receiving feedback effectively in coaching.

• The Practice Acronym Explained (28:21.385)

  • Detailed explanation of the "Practice" acronym and its application for success.

• Finding Dr. Jeff Smith Online (30:56.937)

  • Information on where to learn more about Dr. Smith’s work and Surgeon Masters.

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