The only person you can change is yourself; the only world you can change is the one around you

Coaching for Physicians and Health Professionals by Dr Malcolm Ogborn, MBBS, FRCPC, CCPE, COC, PCC

NOW AVAILABLE!
My Book "Sudden Leadership - A Survival Guide for Physicians"
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Praise for Sudden Leadership
Ogborn writes lucidly and engagingly, and he consistently comes across as a voice of reason, even when tackling complicated issues: “Our brains love to reduce anxiety,” he writes at one point, and this caution against lazy conceptual tendencies guides his advice. He winningly urges his readers to “move from debate to design” by concentrating on such essentials as fairness and patience. Readers in the medical field will find this advice priceless, but all managers will appreciate its clarity.
A readable and wide-ranging tactical manual.
Kirkus Reviews

I am a physician with 5 decades of healthcare experience who uses neuroscience informed coaching to help healthcare professionals be great leaders, make the best career choices, thrive through conflict, and find meaning, balance and happiness in their vocation.

My coaching can help you, your group or team develop personal insights, acquire skills to achieve your goals, manage and reduce conflict or stress, and align your life and priorities.

Coaching is offered on an hourly rate basis (suitable for people, groups or teams who are looking for a short term commitment or intermittent check ins, or as 3 or 6 month unlimited coaching packages* suitable for more intensive coaching around life or career changes. The initial introductory session is complementary.
Workshops are offered on a virtual or in person basis. Please contact The Optimistic Doc for rates and availability.
(* unlimited coaching means the client may book as many sessions as they want subject to scheduling availability.  Please note that conflict coaching, which works to a more structured program, is only available as a 3 month unlimited coaching agreement.)

Reviews of Coaching by The Optimistic Doc

​MD, MSc FRCPC, Executive Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician

​MD, MSc FRCPC, Executive Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician.

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 Malcolm’s coaching style is easy to get into, encouraging while challenging and based in realism and results.

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Coach Approach Workshop participant.
UBC Faculty of Medicine, 2019 Undergraduate Faculty Development retreat.

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UBC Faculty of Medicine, 2019 Undergraduate Faculty Development retreat.

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Dr. Malcolm Ogborn was lovely, enthusiastic, and approachable! He effectively covered the workshop objectives during the short amount of time for this workshop and made it as interactive as possible. 

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​Yetvart Hosepyan, P.Eng.,
Engineering Support Group Leader/Interim ATG Manager,
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I know there are different characters in my group who were not all on the same page as me. Malcolm’s coaching helped bring out these differences of opinion in a non-threatening manner

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​Director, Island Health

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It is refreshing to get a second set of eyes and ears; Malcolm’s coaching gives me incentive to work on things between coaching appointments that I would likely not have done without that commitment / reporting back.

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​Omar Ahmad, Dept Head, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Island Health

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Malcolm is a great sounding board. He helps me reach important conclusions on my own with guidance, but also supports me with sharing some helpful insights. Great balance!

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MRW, MD, CCFP-EM,
Medical Director, Island Health

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Malcolm’s coaching has helped me to see where my strengths are in leadership and where I can continue to grow - it has focused my learning in areas of need. 

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​MD, MSc FRCPC, Executive Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Malcolm’s coaching has allowed me to explore change in thinking pattern nearly risk free, and to realize that the tools I need really are at my disposal.
 

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I trusted Malcolm’s expertise and at the same time heard my own voice and desires reflected through his words. 

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​AHB, Physician / Physician Leader, Island Health

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Coaching has helped me learn the "inside baseball" thinking that goes into working in a health authority environment.

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MRW, MD, CCFP-EM,
Medical Director, Island Health

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Malcolm’s coaching has given me confidence in my inherent qualities in leadership and confidence to address my areas of growth

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I felt that Malcolm’s coaching really empowered me with my own skills and strengths to pursue my current aspirations.

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​Yetvart Hosepyan, P.Eng.,
Engineering Support Group Leader/Interim ATG Manager,
TRIUMF

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I honestly enjoyed Malcolm’s coaching, it opened my eyes to some things I hadn't seen.

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​AHB, Physician / Physician Leader, Island Health

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Malcolm's optimistic demeanour really helped to refocus my energy when I was feeling negative or pessimistic

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Director, Island Health

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Through Malcolm’s coaching I now recognize (earlier) patterns of behaviour and interpersonal relationships that I now have tools (like the CUBE) to deploy.  Doing the EQ-I was instrumental.

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​MD, MSc FRCPC, Executive Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Moving into an executive role, Malcolm’s coaching enables me to transition to a strategically oriented and big picture mindset more quickly.

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​Yetvart Hosepyan, P.Eng.,
Engineering Support Group Leader/Interim ATG Manager,
TRIUMF

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I found Malcolm a very rounded person with a good lot of experience behind. He has seen the various types of things many workplaces struggle with and therefore was able to zoom right into the crux of the matter. 

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My consultation with Malcolm brought confidence and clarity to my prospective educational pursuits.

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Director, Island Health

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​Malcolm’s coaching has provided me with the tools and mindset to evaluate in real-time and upon reflection, the patterns and stories that I bring to my interactions in work and life. It was really helpful to have done the EQ-I 2.0 evaluation.

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AHB, Physician / Physician Leader, Island Health

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I am not one to actively seek mentors but appreciate having them. I have found Malcolm to be insightful and approachable and coaching with him has been a positive experience.

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Yetvart Hosepyan, P.Eng.,
Engineering Support Group Leader/Interim ATG Manager,
TRIUMF

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I found Malcolm’s coaching very non-threatening and honest. It was not meant to be a kumbaya session. It did not white wash anything but at the same time it did not threaten anyone. It searched for strengths in everyone. 

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​MD, MSc FRCPC, Executive Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Coaching is sometimes the port in the storm, sometimes the storm itself depending on what one is wrestling with. But it is invariably helpful.

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Omar Ahmad, Dept Head, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Island Health

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I was a bit nervous about being coached, but Malcolm’s approach has been great. Non-judgemental, open to ideas and my needs

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I am intrigued by what I could learn through Malcolm’s coaching about myself and work relationships.

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More about Malcolm

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