Coaching Camps for Growth, Connection and Community in Academic Medicine

This week on the Faculty Factory Podcast, we’re joined by Heather Brod to reflect on the transformative Career Development Coaching Camp for faculty. The camp is a supportive community empowering people to find new meaning in their careers. 

Heather is an executive coach and consultant. Prior to launching her consultancy, Heather was Executive Director at the Center for Faculty Advancement Mentoring and Engagement with the Ohio State University’s College of Medicine in Columbus.

She first appeared on our podcast one year ago for a memorable chat on executive coaching and leadership.  

In today's interview, Heather and Kim Skarupski, PhD, MPH, reminisce about the unforgettable career development coaching camp experience that took place last October. They recount the event where community was built, and sparks of inspiration and empowerment were ignited. 

From bridging the gaps of isolation to fostering peer coaching and mentorship, this episode highlights the transformative power of building connections and community in academic medicine. 

A similar experience could be created for late-career faculty members, early-career faculty members, and groups underrepresented in medicine (URM), who may be feeling especially isolated and disconnected.

Contact Us & Learn More:
If you want to provide a transformative experience that will help your faculty grow their sense of belonging, their value, and a supportive culture, please reach out to us. We would love to discuss bringing our camp to your faculty, please send an email: 
• Kim Skarupski, PhD, MPH: kskarupski@jhmi.edu  
• Heather Brod: heather@heatherbrod.com