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A little about me; I have been a nurse for way too many years, about 40 years plus a few. Mostly as a director of nursing of late, lots of management roles, a clinical specialist for Hewlett Packard, and I started in ICU nursing. When I moved out to San Diego in 2007 while working for Scripps I created a 4 hour program on "How to Create a Culture of Safety". barbara

I taught it to all of the employees at the hospital I was working for at the time, and got promoted, eventually moving to corporate. Then the "burning platform" changed and I had to put my passion for safety aside. I also got certified to be a "Coach" with the Coach U or the ICF. I have practiced my coaching skills all the time in my career and my personal life. 

As I am near retirement I really want to start a business that involves working with hospitals to facilitate their culture of safety, perhaps being a speaker, facilitator and or  consultant. I am working on a curriculum that I could offer to nurses, pharmacists, physicians, etc. That could be what I offer online with groups or for individuals wanting to enhance their skills to practice safely at work. Then I would offer to the participants my coaching for further work.  Beyond that I would love to just be a "coach". My experience and training makes me very comfortable knowing that I can help people which is a joy.

Coaching in a hospital setting can be incredibly beneficial for both healthcare providers and patients.
Here are some key aspects:

  • Leadership Coaching: This helps healthcare leaders develop skills to manage the unique challenges of the healthcare sector, such as improving team performance and navigating complex healthcare systems.
  • Provider Coaching: This focuses on the well-being and performance of healthcare providers. It can help reduce burnout, improve job satisfaction, and enhance patient care.
  • Patient Coanchig: This involves helping patients gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their own health. It can lead to better health outcomes by encouraging patients to take an active role in their care.

Coach U offers a comprehensive coaching training program accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Their programs are designed to help individuals and organizations develop coaching skills and competencies. Here are some key aspects:

  1. Core Essentials Program: This is the first phase of Coach U’s Professional Coach Training Program. It covers the essential knowledge of ICF core coaching competencies and provides the skills required to coach effectively1.

  2. Professional Coach Training Program: This program can be completed virtually at your own pace and meets the educational requirements for ICF certification2.

  3. Specialized Courses: Coach U offers various courses tailored to different needs, such as leadership coaching, organizational coaching, and personal development3.