Friday, May 13, 2011

Coaching for "disruptive physician" behavior is skill enhancement in EQ

  1. Are you at risk of being labeled by your hospital as “disruptive”?
  2. Do you know of any colleague who has been successful in fighting against a referral to coaching for “disruptive behavior”?
  3. Do you view coaching for “disruptive behavior” as punishment or in someway negative?
  4. Do you know what is included in a program for “disruptive behavior”?
  5. If you were aware that coaching for “disruptive behavior” is skill enhancement is self-awareness, self-control social awareness, relationship management, stress management, assertive communication, leadership and empathy, would you view this coaching as negative?
  6. Would you be less inclined to oppose coaching if the coaching can be provided On-site at a location of your choice?

Your answer to these questions can be used to guide you in making a decision that may dramatically impact your future as a physician.

It is highly unlikely that anyone who has competed a coaching program designed to increase skill enhancement in emotional will describe the experience as negative or insignificant. In contrast to IQ, EQ/emotional intelligence can be increased by anyone who is exposed to this awesome intervention. The evidence of the effectiveness of emotional intelligence coaching is clear and convincing.

The success of Executive Coaching/Anger Management for “disruptive physicians” must include the following components:
  • A comprehensive Emotional Intelligence Assessment prior to the coaching.
  • A published curriculum designed to increase skill enhancement in all of the emotional intelligence competencies.
  • Ancillary training material including CDs, Posters, Mini Contrasting Wheels of Behavior
  • Workplace exercises in stress management, anger management, communication and empathy.
  • Motivation to change on the part of the participant.
  • Active, honest investment in the change process by the participant.
  • A minimum of six months of Aftercare designed to practice skill enhancement the physicians work environment.

In summary, Executive Coaching/Anger Management for “disruptive physicians” is a non-psychiatric intervention that is designed for skill enhancement in emotional intelligence. In contrast to psychiatric treatment, counseling or psychotherapy, emotional intelligence does not carry the stigma typically associated with mental illness interventions.