Burnout has been called the Erosion of the Soul. I see it every day in the physicians, dentists, and veterinarians that I coach. The demands, inefficiency, regulations, insurance industry, and focus on budgets drive these valuable professionals to sacrifice their health for their job, calling, and income. Mayo Clinic’s definition of Burnout: “Clinically defined as…
As I coach health professionals, I hear that the biggest frustration is recruiting, retaining and being short staffed. Last year, I talked to a group of dental clinic managers regarding how to build a culture of wellbeing for retention. I realize staff issues are your least favorite thing about being a doctor, especially when you…
During COVID-19, I saw many of my healthcare executive coaching clients stay stuck in survival mode. They kept their heads down while taking care of patients and working long hours. Their heroic efforts left them exhausted due to being on high-alert adrenaline. This survival mode took a toll and they began to forget about what…
My name is Mary Wolf and I have the honor of coaching doctors, dentists and veterinarians as we journey through this unknown time of burnout being the number one public health crisis. It is more important than ever to explore ways to give great care to our patients while maintaining our own health and fulfillment. …
This was a guest blog written for Wapiti Medical. Compassion fatigue in healthcare is growing problem. It can lead to emotional exhaustion, decreased empathy, and burnout. Mary Wolf, the President of Veritee Partners LLC, has extensive experience in coaching and consulting healthcare professionals and executives, Mary understands the profound impact this phenomenon can have on…
On September 8th, the American Dental Association (ADA) hosted an exceptional Health and Wellbeing Summit in Chicago. The summit brought together dental professionals, experts, and advocates to discuss critical issues concerning the physical and mental health of dental practitioners. Among the distinguished panelists, I had the privilege of presenting an overview of the South Dakota Dental Association’s (SDDA) Be Well Program. This summit served as a testament to the dental community’s commitment to fostering wellbeing within the profession through this trailblazing program.
As an executive wellbeing coach, I am always seeking to improve the lives of physicians and advanced practice providers. That’s why I was honored to be a part of the planning committee for the 2023 Coalition for Physician Wellbeing Joy and Wholeness Summit. At the summit, I had the opportunity to facilitate four roundtable discussions…
Approaching Leadership to Advocate for Physician Well-Being Programs — VITAL WorkLife, – Veritee Partners’ Mary Wolf writes an article for VITAL WorkLife on how to approach leadership to advocate for physician well-being programs by arming yourself with relevant facts and presenting evidence-based arguments. Roundtable sparks talks about entrepreneurs and mental health — DakotaNewsNow, Thursday, June…
In coaching physicians through the COVID coaster, we discuss their frustration with patients who refuse vaccinations. It usually comes down to a clash of values involving personal health, others’ health, power, privacy, trust, masks, vaccines, patriotism, individuality, innovation, leadership, autonomy, community, politics, unity, open-mindedness, peace, just to name some.
Originally published in the South Dakota Dental Association’s Newsletter, Dentistry in South Dakota, Spring 2021 Volume 56, Number 1 We became accustomed to a non-stop, frantic pace. How do we make sense of the whirlwind? How do we transition to a new pace? Experts say that pandemics have three surges and it’s predicted mental health…