The Difficult Partner/Colleague

Do you ever dread walking into the OR or clinic because of who you’ll have to work with? A difficult partner can make every day feel heavier—whether it’s constant criticism, passive-aggressive comments, or outright hostility. The stress doesn’t just stay at work; it follows you home, affects your focus, and drains your confidence.

• This course is built for surgeons who find themselves in those exact situations. Together, we’ll tackle:
• How to stay calm and in control when faced with toxic behaviors
• Communication techniques to defuse conflict before it escalates
• Strategies for holding your ground without damaging your reputation
• Ways to protect your mental bandwidth so you can perform at your best

You don’t have to feel powerless in the face of difficult colleagues. This course gives you the tools to take back your energy, protect your career, and reclaim joy in your work.

It's Complicated

Every surgeon knows complications are inevitable—but that doesn’t make them any less painful. A single complication can leave you replaying decisions, doubting your skills, and fearing judgment from peers, patients, or yourself. Too often, surgeons carry this weight in silence, trying to push through without the tools to process, learn, and recover.

This course is designed to help you:

• Understand and normalize the reality of complications in surgical practice
• Break free from perfectionism and self-blame
• Develop practical strategies for managing difficult patient and family conversations
• Learn how to debrief, recover, and move forward with clarity
• Rebuild confidence and resilience after setbacks

Complications don’t have to define you. With the right tools, you can use them as stepping stones to growth—not anchors that hold you back.

Power in Negotiating

Imagine walking into your next negotiation calm, clear, and confident—knowing exactly how to claim your value and shape outcomes that work for you. Imagine being respected not only for your skills in the OR, but also for the strength of your voice at the table.

That’s what this course gives you. You’ll gain:

• A new framework for understanding power in negotiations
• Communication skills that shift the conversation in your favor
• Tools for asking for what you need—and actually getting it
• Confidence in navigating challenging dynamics with administration, partners, and colleagues
• Strategies for building lasting influence in your career

By the end, you won’t just negotiate—you’ll own the room.

Stop Hating Clinic

For many surgeons, clinic feels like the hardest part of the week. Endless notes, complicated patients, constant interruptions, and the pressure to move faster can leave you drained and resentful. Instead of being a place to connect with patients, clinic becomes something you just try to “get through.”

This course helps you turn that around. Inside, you’ll learn:

• How to streamline clinic flow so you’re not running behind all day
• Practical strategies to manage documentation without drowning in charts
• Tools for setting limits with demanding or difficult patients
• Ways to delegate effectively so you’re not doing everything yourself
• Mindset shifts that transform clinic from a burden into a place of impact

You don’t have to dread clinic anymore. With the right systems and skills, you can reclaim control of your time, reduce stress, and reconnect with why you went into medicine in the first place.