Testimonials

What my recent clients are saying . . .

Not “just a coach”, but a fellow physician

As a physician making a career transition, I weighed whether I really needed to work with a coach. I am a capable person who has been able to figure things out on my own thus far so why should this phase of my life be any different? It wasn’t until I met Ryan at a conference and got a taste of how talented he is that I felt more strongly that the experience just might prove fruitful. How right that feeling turned out to be.

Since Ryan is not “just a coach”, but a fellow physician, he has a much deeper understanding of our underlying situation. This allows for very productive sessions right from the start. Ryan is a very attentive listener which enables him to reach you where you are in your process. In a kind and reassuring, yet honest and on-target way, Ryan is skilled in capturing and verbalizing the forces and motivations for how someone has gotten to the place they are and then assists in leading toward goal oriented action.

Karina – Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Having a coach who is a physician was a big advantage

I absolutely think having a coach who is a physician was a big advantage and probably the major difference between this and my previous coaching experience. The concrete approach and actionable items that were identified were extremely helpful!

Anonymous – Cardiothoracic surgeon

Hugely positive and transformative growth

Ryan helped me identify what my hurdles were and challenged me to confront them. I credit a time of hugely positive and transformative growth to his compassionate and direct approach and his ability to really listen and help me reflect.

– Lake, publishing specialist

It was a pleasure working with Dr Bayley

It was a pleasure working with Dr. Bayley to coordinate a CME activity at our facility. He was quick to respond to all correspondence and was able to accommodate our request on short notice. The presentation was well received. The evaluation summary included many positive comments and practical solutions that the providers would be incorporating into their daily routines, as well as sharing the information with their colleagues.

Marie Duster – Education Specialist, Mercy Dubuque

Had I known what I would learn, I would have done this a long time ago!

I did not choose to undergo coaching willingly, but decided to try to get the most from it. Had I known what I would learn about myself and how to deal with stress in a more productive manner, I would have self-referred a long time ago.

Mark – Family Practice Physician

There was a point where I thought I would leave medicine

There was a point where I thought I would leave medicine, but now I actually look forward to most of my work. You helped me tame the constant sense of overwhelm by changing how I respond to the demands for my time and attention. I am now much more intentional in my life, and happier for it! This should be required training for medical school!

Neeta – Hospitalist

Somewhere in my training I forgot how to say no

The greatest insight for me was realizing how much trouble I was having saying no to the barrage of demands around me. Somewhere in my training I forgot how to say no and put my needs first. By learning what to say no to, and learning to discern what truly matters in my work, I have become a much better leader for my organization.

Anonymous – Academic Department Chair

First person in a long time who truly had my interests at heart

I did not choose to work with a coach – an interpersonal issue at work led to my being referred to a physician health program, and Ryan was recommended by them as an option. Ryan helped me move past the anger and resentment of that situation. He is the first person in a long time who truly had my best interests at heart, and has helped me make changes so that I can actually start to enjoy my work days again.

Anonymous – Surgeon

You can find a way to satisfy multiple things you want

Thank you for helping me understand that there are ways to merge two seemingly separate ideas or paths. That you can find a way to satisfy multiple things you want.

Laura – Radiologist

Incredibly helpful in figuring out what I actually wanted

I cannot thank you enough for your help during this process! The session was incredibly helpful in figuring out what I actually wanted. My approach to making a decision before was purely analytical and I had, in a way, removed myself from the decision-making process.

T.G. – Medical student

Life Changing

I had been unhappy for so long, stuck in my head about what to do. Working with a coach helped me stop thinking and start doing. Ryan helped me overcome the doubts that were holding me back from making a much needed change.

Jackie – Anesthesiologist

Profound time-management ideas

The ideas in the time-management workshop were simple, and yet profound. It has truly changed the way I approach all of the demands for my time and attention.

Tony – Emergency Physician