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124 The Role of a Chief Wellness Officer in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Shear

Dr. George Rogu, MD, MBA and Dr. Herb Bravo Season 2 Episode 48

In this discussion, Dr. Jennifer Shear, Chief Wellness Officer at Allied Physician Group, details her role in maintaining the well-being of healthcare practitioners by explaining the unique services she provides to physicians. She highlights the importance of nurturing a healthy work culture for the overall success of the healthcare system. Moreover, Dr. Shear also shares her journey of becoming a pediatrician and her passion for coaching and empowering physicians to navigate the challenging healthcare landscape. As a certified executive and life coach, she explains the value proposition for coaching, the concept of positive psychology, and the broader societal implications of nurturing physician wellbeing.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:19 Discussion on Wellness Officer Role

01:09 Dr. Jennifer Shear's Journey to Pediatrics

02:02 Challenges and Joys of Pediatrics

03:52 Transition to Chief Wellness Officer Role

04:48 Understanding the Role of a Chief Wellness Officer

06:03 The Importance of Employee and Patient Satisfaction

09:27 The Role of a Chief Wellness Officer in Building Culture

11:49 The Impact of Negative Feedback and the Importance of Resilience

12:48 The Role of a Chief Wellness Officer in Retention and Recruitment

24:10 The Challenges of Building a Positive Culture in a Large Organization

26:03 Building Emotional Resilience in Healthcare

26:41 Personal Experiences with Stress and Coping Mechanisms

27:22 Addressing Employee Misconduct and Accountability

27:42 The Role of HR in Managing Employee Stress

32:08 The Importance of In-Person Meetings and Socialization

33:33 The Challenges of Maintaining Work-Life Balance

35:26 The Power of Coaching and Personal Development

39:19 The Impact of Positive Psychology and Wellness Practices

49:51 The Need for Change in the Healthcare System

52:03 The Future of Healthcare and the Role of Direct Primary Care

53:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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