Physician as Leader
Monday - Wednesday, December 8 - 10, 2025
Berkeley Faculty Club, Berkeley, California
Program Features:
Storytelling, trust-building and coaching skills development for medical leaders
Highly experiential, immediately applicable exercises
Peer learning with other physician leaders
Team of faculty and coaches from healthcare
Program Overview
Transform from healthcare provider to high-impact leader in this intensive 3-day program designed specifically for physicians transitioning into leadership roles. Address the unique challenges healthcare professionals face when moving from clinical practice to administration and team leadership.
“Overall the program was energizing, well paced and filled with a lot of thought provoking information. I like the teaching methodology used. Individual, small group and the larger group. Lots of exercises that allowed us to apply the information shared in a practical manner and to “use” it how it relates to our roles.”
Day 1: Leading Self - Building Your Leadership Foundation
Before you can effectively lead others, you must master leading yourself. Day 1 focuses on developing the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal presence that form the bedrock of exceptional healthcare leadership. You'll explore the critical transition from individual clinical excellence to leadership impact, discovering how to cultivate the authentic leadership presence that inspires trust and confidence. Through interactive storytelling exercises, you'll learn to communicate with clarity and compassion. This foundational day equips you with the self-mastery skills essential for becoming the trusted leader your healthcare team needs.
“I found this class to be extremely valuable to my work as a health professional. We were given many tools to utilize for improvement of communication.”
Day 2: Leading Others - Mastering Team Communication & Engagement
Effective healthcare leadership hinges on your ability to connect with, motivate, and develop your team members. Day 2 transforms you into a master communicator who can navigate the complex interpersonal dynamics of healthcare settings. You'll develop the skills to conduct powerful conversations that build trust, deliver difficult messages with empathy, and provide feedback that drives meaningful change. Through practical coaching techniques and inclusive leadership strategies, you'll learn to minimize team burnout while maximizing engagement and performance. From listening skills that create psychological safety to communication approaches that unite diverse healthcare professionals around common goals, this day gives you the tools to build cohesive, high-performing teams that deliver exceptional patient care even under the most challenging circumstances.
Day 3: Leading the Organization - Delivering Your Vision
Physician leaders must influence and inspire beyond their immediate teams, driving organizational change and rallying stakeholders around a shared vision. Day 3 elevates your ability to lead at the systems level, teaching you to craft and deliver presentations that move people to action. You'll master the art of storytelling to make complex healthcare initiatives compelling and memorable, while learning to communicate your vision with authenticity and emotional resonance. You'll discover how to build lasting organizational culture, navigate the complex healthcare stakeholder ecosystem, and maintain your energy and influence during times of crisis. This capstone day transforms you from a departmental leader into an organizational champion who can drive meaningful change across the entire healthcare system.