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Personalized Coaching for Parents in Medicine
The 24/7 caregiver deserves care, too.
Josie provides career and mental health coaching for physicians, APPs, nurses, and other patient-facing professionals preparing for leave, returning to work, and building sustainable careers through parenthood’s key transitions.
Why are we even here?
- 4 in 10 female physicians leave or scale back in their careers within 6 years of residency. The primary reason? Family building. (AAMC)
- 1 in 3 female physicians report experiencing workplace discrimination due to pregnancy or breastfeeding (JAMA)
- < 50% of fathers will take their full parental leaves due to workplace stigma (Motherly)
- The highest RN turnover is among those with children under the age of 5 (JAMA)
- 7.8 weeks is the average amount of paid parental leave among leading U.S. Hospitals (JAMA)
About
Coaching Tailor-Made for One of Life’s Biggest Transitions
What it is
Personalized coaching programs tailored for parents in healthcare. Every coach is professionally certified and completes Josie’s internal training focused on the unique demands of healthcare professionals.
How it works
Sign up below, complete our onboarding form, and we’ll match you to a coach to schedule your first session. Yes, it’s that easy.
When does it happen
If your looking for parental leave support, we suggest starting 8 – 10 weeks prior to due date. For return to work and all other support, you can start any time.
Program details
We’re here to help you navigate medicine, parenthood, & the space where they collide
Our unique coaching experience is designed to help you navigate parenting while practicing medicine with confidence. See below for current program options.
Note: Each session is conducted one-on-one, virtually and 50 minutes in length.
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Parent Leave Program (3- or 6-Sessions)
Sessions and Timing:
- Session 1: Pre-Leave Planning (suggest ~8 – 10 weeks prior to due date)
- Remaining sessions take place at any time (suggest starting 1 – 2 weeks before return to work date)
Topics addressed:
- Clarify short-term career goals and steps to achieve
- Discuss coverage plan and any potential concerns
- For moms planning to breastfeed: align on needs to meet pumping goals, create communication plan
- Prepare for upcoming discussions with clinical leadership
- Create strategies to protect from burnout
- Develop actionable plan to manage work / life logistics and management
Working Parent Bootcamps (3 Sessions)
Sessions and Timing:
- Mental Fitness Track: Sessions include Setting an Intentional Vision, Strengthening Emotional Regulation, Self-Care as Strategic Advantage (All sessions with Josie Mental Health Coach)
- Career Fitness Track: Setting an Intentional Vision, the Modern Working Parent Roadmap, Empowered Communications (All sessions with Josie Career Coach)
- Sessions can take place at any time
Topics addressed:
- Clarifying what matters most in this season
- Strengthening mental resilience and stress management, especially in transitional moments
- Redefining ambition without defaulting to burnout
- Setting boundaries that protect both career and family
- Develop actionable plan to manage work / life logistics and management
Open Coaching (3- or 5-Sessions)
Sessions and Timing:
Use sessions when you need them, how you need them. Common scenarios include:
✅Stepping into a new role
✅Thinking about starting or expanding your family
✅Leading a new project or team
✅Preparing for / returning from parental leave
✅Relocating, rebuilding routines
✅Kids starting school
✅Back-to-school, seasonal transitions
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What clients are saying about Josie…
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Need a little taste of what we’re offering?
Click below to get instant access to our Pre-Leave Playbook for physicians and get a look at everything you need to prepare yourself and your team to take your parental leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciated some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your colleague, clinical leadership, or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciate some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Physicians can submit for AMA PRA Category 2 credits for Josie coaching. We are currently applying for CME PRA Category 1 accreditation. Stay tuned!
Yes, program costs range from $499 – $899. NOTE: Josie programming is often covered by employers / reimbursable through wellness or professional development funds. We are also working to obtain CME PRA Category 1 accreditation.
There are so many paths to parenthood and so many different types of people who identify as parents – ALL are welcome 🫶And, while second (third! fourth! fifth!) time around with a baby absolutely makes you a pro, it also means you bring a fresh perspective and deeper value to the experience. We support parents no matter who or what number kid you’re on.
Yes! This program is open to all who are expecting a new child (via birth, adoption or foster placement). Birth parents, non-birth parents, and guardians are invited to participate.
Great question because delivering a super meaningful experience is our highest priority. Our Josie mental health coaches are all masters level therapists. We also have multiple MD / physician career coaches with clinical and academic experience. Our Josie career coaches are certified by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) or equivalent accrediting organization. And our coaches are all parents who have walked a mile in your shoes. All of our coaches are required to pass our internal certification trainings and role play exams.
Relationship building is our sweet spot. We take great care in pairing our parents and coaches to ensure that you can be authentically you. When you get started, you’ll fill out an onboarding questionnaire that will help us pair you with an amazing coaching team we know you’ll vibe with.
We use video and phone call via our secure app that can be used on a desktop or mobile device or tablet.
Absolutely! We are totally flexible so if you’re on a walk, nursing, holding your little one, cleaning spit-up – we get it and we can make it all work.
We have more answers! Get in touch with us anytime day or night, [email protected].
I gained lessons that will stick with me for life.
- Jeremy G.
Ready to get started?
Shop your program below, and we’ll get you onboarded.