Episode 90: Adapting to Policy Changes in Healthcare and Emotional Resilience in Medicine

Welcome back to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! Today we're diving into the transformative power of coaching in clinical medicine with our special guest, Margie Sills-Maerov. She has an extensive background as a former occupational therapist and expertise in health systems coaching from Calgary, Alberta.

In this episode, we'll explore the co-constructed learning approach, its focus on personal development, and how coaching techniques can foster internal growth and professional resilience. We'll discuss the emotional and practical responses to policy changes and the power of personal skills in navigating uncertainty and chaos.

Join us as we delve into the concept of "choice within mandate," balancing adaptive behaviour while maintaining your professional identity, and the ripple effects of small changes that lead to significant impacts in healthcare. We'll also hear about the transition from traditional medical advice to a coaching model that empowers patients to take charge of their health within their unique contexts.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

  1. Personal Development: Emphasizing internal growth and self-support through a co-constructed learning approach.
  2. Adaptive Mindset: Managing uncertainty and change in the healthcare environment while maintaining professional identity.
  3. Ripple Effect: Recognizing the significant impact individual changes can have on broader healthcare systems.

Margie Sills-Maerov Bio:

Margie Sills-Maerov is the Education Program Officer in the Office of Lifelong Learning at the University of Alberta and the founder and Senior Director at Thought Architects. She is passionate about helping healthcare providers integrate coaching skills into their practice and has developed a unique coaching skills program that has been found to be instrumental in wellness for providers. She holds a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta, an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, is a certified coach, and has been a Certified Health Executive since 2011. She recently won the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian College of Health Leaders for her work. She is a boymom to three, and spends her free-ish time mountain biking and skiing.

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