The academic medical system is facing significant challenges, and your department is bearing the brunt.

However, you have the power to transform how your department navigates and thrives within this complex environment.

Humbly Trusted by Faculty at

53% of physicians are burnt out.

Maybe some of this sounds familiar to your department…

→ Faculty are overwhelmed, struggling to manage work-life “balance” effectively

→ Relationships between colleagues and leadership are strained due to the demanding nature of academic medicine

→ Physicians feel stuck in rigid career paths with little room for growth or innovation

→ Department values and goals feel misaligned with the unrealistic expectations placed on attending physicians.

Hi, I’m Coral.

As an Evidence-Based Coach for Medical Departments, I partner with teams to address systemic challenges, improve physician well-being, and foster a supportive, sustainable workplace culture. Together, we’ll align departmental values with goals, build resilience across teams, and create an environment where faculty can thrive and achieve long-term success.

How it Works: Structured Support for Sustainable Growth

  • Group Coaching

    Engage in dynamic group sessions that promote collective learning, peer support, and innovative solutions. These facilitated discussions empower departments to address challenges collaboratively, fostering a unified, resilient team culture.

  • 1:1 Coaching

    Tailored strategies for personal and professional growth. Individualized sessions focus on overcoming specific challenges, achieving career clarity, and fostering a sustainable work-life balance.

  • Practical Training

    Equipping physicians with actionable tools. Interactive training sessions provide practical solutions for managing time, reducing burnout, and navigating complex departmental dynamics.

  • Guided Support

    Coaching sessions provide actionable strategies tailored to your team’s unique challenges. Your department will develop the skills and structures needed to thrive in demanding healthcare environments and achieve sustainable, long-term growth.

Why Coral Edwards?

Evidence-based coach Coral Edwards is your trusted partner in reducing burnout and building resilience within your department.

Trusted Expertise

✦ 10+ years of coaching experience, 3+ with physicians

✦ ICF-credentialed evidence-based coach

✦ Specialized in supporting physicians in high-pressure environments

✦ Deep understanding of healthcare challenges as a physician's spouse

Empathy-Driven Approach

✦ Skilled somatic practitioner with a compassionate, non-judgmental style

✦ Relates to the unique pressures faced by physicians

✦ Tailored coaching to fit your specific needs

✦ Client testimonial: "Her techniques are insightful and genuinely effective."

Proven Results

✦ Data-driven coaching with measurable outcomes

✦ Proven track record in facilitating client growth

✦ Solutions grounded in evidence-based methodologies

✦ Focus on sustainable and long-term growth that results in transformation

Testimonials

  • "I have recommended Coral to just about every human being who will sit still long enough for me to get the words out. As someone with a busy career and small children, I was feeling scattered and in need of more support, and Coral has helped incredibly. I look forward to our sessions, I think about them afterward and use them to make real changes in my life. Using Coral for coaching is a gift you can give yourself.”

    Coaching Client | MD, Dpt of OB/GYN | Mom

  • "Whether it was navigating through conflicts or maximizing both my personal and professional life, her techniques were insightful and genuinely effective. I would not just recommend, but would 1000% endorse Coral Edwards Coaching to anyone looking to make meaningful strides in their personal and professional journey.”

    Coaching Client | MD MPH, Dpt of OB/GYN | Mom

  • "One of Coral's standout qualities is her uncanny ability to discern aspects about me that I had been blind to. It felt as if she had a unique gift, almost like a sixth sense, that made her pick up on facets of my character and potential that had been hidden or overlooked. This skill, combined with her impressive repertoire of evidence-based tools, helped me find ways to move forward, especially when I felt stuck."

    Coaching Client | MD MPH, Dpt of OB/GYN | Mom

  • "I transitioned to a new role immediately after maternity leave, which led me to coaching. Coral helped me develop and implement strategies to manage difficult working relationships, disrupt negative thought patterns, and helped me achieve clarity on my career goals. Her work is enlightening, affirming, and actionable.”

    Coaching Client | MD, Dpt of OB/GYN | Mom

Outcomes: What to Expect from Coaching

A proven approach with clear milestones for sustainable growth. Each month of this personalized and fully-customizable program includes individual 1:1 coaching sessions, a group facilitation session, and a group training session.

Month 1 | Foundational Alignment

✔️ Clear understanding of personal and professional values, goals, and challenges

✔️ Development of an initial action plan aligned with individual career trajectories

✔️ Establish a supportive
peer network within the cohort

Months 2-3 | Burnout Prevention & Resilience

✔️ Identification of stressors and development of coping strategies

✔️ Increased resilience and improved mental well-being

✔️ Enhanced ability to maintain energy and enthusiasm in daily work

Months 3-4 | Harmonizing Work-Life Integration

✔️ Improved boundary-setting skills for better work-life integration

✔️ Implementation of practical strategies to achieve a sustainable work-life balance

✔️ Greater satisfaction and reduced stress in balancing personal and professional responsibilities

Months 4-5 | Gaining Career Vision & Clarity

✔️ Clarified long-term career vision and actionable goals

✔️ Increased confidence in career decisions and direction

✔️ Development of strategic career plan aligned with personal values and aspirations

Months 5-6 | Sustained Growth & Empowerment

✔️ Mastery of time management and productivity techniques

✔️ Empowerment in conflict resolution and self-advocacy

✔️ Long-term sustainability
of personal and professional growth achieved during the
program

Together, we can transform

how your department

navigates and thrives

within this complex

environment.

Transform Your Department's Well-Being Today

As a physician-scientist’s wife, I know first-hand the unruly demands and expectations that are considered the norm in Academic Medicine. As an Evidence-Based Coach for Physicians, I help physicians, physician departments, and hospitals create a supportive, human-first workplace that attracts top talent, boosts satisfaction, and improves retention.

Thank you for considering my evidence-based
coaching program. Now is the time to take a proactive step toward enhancing your department's well-being and resilience. My tailored approach is designed to address burnout head-on and foster a supportive, thriving environment for all physicians. Ready to make a lasting impact? Let's embark on this journey together and create meaningful change in your department

Are you ready to empower your high-achieving department? Schedule a time to chat.