Physician Resilience Starts Here
Empower your department to lead, adapt, and succeed in today’s demanding medical landscape.
Trusted by Leading Medical Institutions
53% of physicians are burnt out.
Your department is on the front lines of an unsustainable system—where relentless demands, growing administrative burdens, and high turnover make it harder than ever to support your physicians and ensure long-term success.
Maybe your department…
→ Is seeing rising burnout, decreased engagement, and growing retention challenges.
→ Struggles to maintain a culture where physicians feel supported, valued, and able to thrive.
→ Is facing leadership gaps, with attendings unprepared for the transition from training to independent practice.
→ Wants to foster a workplace where physicians align their careers with their values—but outdated structures make that difficult.
Here’s the truth:
Burnout isn’t just an individual problem—it’s a systemic issue. Medicine was never designed to support physician well-being.
The system expects your team to be endlessly resilient—but that doesn’t mean burnout should be the status quo.
And yet—this doesn’t mean your department has to stay stuck.
Maybe you’re also…
✔ Recognizing that your current approach isn’t sustainable—and something needs to change.
✔ Wanting to build a department where physicians feel supported, engaged, and able to thrive.
✔ Ready to implement evidence-based coaching and training to drive real change—without adding more administrative burden.
That’s where we come in.
Hi, we’re root & rise.
At root & rise strategies, we believe that physician well-being isn’t just an individual issue—it’s a systemic challenge that demands real change. Medicine was never designed with sustainability in mind, yet departments are expected to retain, support, and develop physicians within a structure that often works against them.
that’s where we come in.
As the founder of root & rise and an evidence-based performance coach, I help medical departments implement the strategies, leadership development, and support systems needed to reduce burnout, improve retention, and build a culture where physicians thrive.
Through data-informed coaching, leadership training, and systemic solutions, root & rise strategies partners with medical departments to create:
✔ tailored, evidence-based coaching for physicians at every stage of their careers
✔ leadership development programs designed specifically for medical professionals
✔ proven strategies to enhance physician well-being, engagement, and retention
Because when physicians are supported, departments thrive—and so do their patients.
How it Works: Structured Support for Sustainable Growth
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Group Coaching
Engage in dynamic group sessions that promote collective learning, peer support, and innovative solutions. These facilitated discussions empower departments to address challenges collaboratively, fostering a unified, resilient team culture.
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One-on-One Coaching
Tailored strategies for personal and professional growth. Individualized sessions focus on overcoming specific challenges, achieving career clarity, and fostering a sustainable work-life balance.
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Practical Training
Equipping physicians with actionable tools. Interactive training sessions provide practical solutions for managing time, reducing burnout, and navigating complex departmental dynamics.
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Guided Support
Coaching sessions provide actionable strategies tailored to your team’s unique challenges. Your department will develop the skills and structures needed to thrive in demanding healthcare environments and achieve sustainable, long-term growth.
Outcomes: What to Expect from Coaching
A proven approach with clear milestones for sustainable growth. Each month of this personalized and fully-customizable program includes individual 1:1 coaching sessions, a group facilitation session, and a group training session.
Month 1 | Foundational Alignment
✔️ Clear understanding of personal and professional values, goals, and challenges
✔️ Development of an initial action plan aligned with individual career trajectories
✔️ Establish a supportive
peer network within the cohort
Months 2-3 | Burnout Prevention & Resilience
✔️ Identification of stressors and development of coping strategies
✔️ Increased resilience and improved mental well-being
✔️ Enhanced ability to maintain energy and enthusiasm in daily work
Months 3-4 | Harmonizing Work-Life Integration
✔️ Improved boundary-setting skills for better work-life integration
✔️ Implementation of practical strategies to achieve a sustainable work-life balance
✔️ Greater satisfaction and reduced stress in balancing personal and professional responsibilities
Months 4-5 | Gaining Career Vision & Clarity
✔️ Clarified long-term career vision and actionable goals
✔️ Increased confidence in career decisions and direction
✔️ Development of strategic career plan aligned with personal values and aspirations
Why root & rise strategies?
root & rise strategies is your trusted partner in reducing burnout and building resilience within your department. Led by evidence-based performance coach, Coral Edwards, we bring data-driven coaching, leadership development, and systemic solutions to help your physicians thrive—without adding to their workload.
We partner with medical departments to create sustainable change, improve retention, and develop physician leaders who are equipped to navigate the evolving challenges of academic medicine.
Because when physicians are supported, departments thrive—and so do their patients.
Trusted Expertise
✦ 10+ years of coaching experience, 3+ with physicians
✦ ICF-credentialed evidence-based performance coach
✦ Specialized in supporting physicians in high-pressure environments
✦ Deep understanding of healthcare challenges as a physician's spouse
Empathy-Driven Approach
✦ Skilled somatic practitioner with a compassionate, non-judgmental style
✦ Relates to the unique pressures faced by physicians
✦ Tailored coaching to fit your specific needs
✦ Client testimonial: "Her techniques are insightful and genuinely effective."
Proven Results
✦ Data-driven coaching with measurable outcomes
✦ Proven track record in facilitating client growth
✦ Solutions grounded in evidence-based methodologies
✦ Focus on sustainable and long-term growth that results in transformation
Stronger Teams, Better Outcomes—Hear from Our Clients
Strategic Support for Your Physicians Starts Here.
This free consultation is an opportunity to explore how evidence-based coaching and leadership development can support your department. No pressure—just a space to discuss your department’s challenges, ask questions, and gain clarity on the best path forward.
During our call, we’ll:
✔ Discuss your department’s needs—whether it’s burnout reduction, physician retention, leadership development, or cultural transformation.
✔ Answer your questions—about our coaching approach, evidence-based strategies, and how we partner with medical departments.
✔ Explore solutions that fit—and determine whether our programs align with your goals.
If we’re a mutual fit, we’ll outline next steps. If not, you’ll still leave with insights and actionable ideas to support your team.
What You Need to Know: Physician Group Coaching FAQs
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Academic medicine is facing record levels of physician burnout, retention challenges, and leadership gaps. Coaching and training provide:
✔ Sustainable strategies to reduce burnout and improve faculty well-being
✔ Stronger leadership development for department chairs and faculty leaders
✔ Data-informed approaches to retention, career satisfaction, and workplace culture
✔ Improved collaboration and engagement across teams -
Each engagement is tailored to your department’s needs, but most programs include:
✔ 1:1 coaching for faculty leaders or select physicians
✔ Group coaching or facilitated discussions for department-wide impact
✔ Leadership training on retention, faculty development, and well-being
✔ Systemic strategies to address burnout, work-life integration, and career satisfaction💡 Programs typically run for 6 months, but shorter or ongoing engagements are available.
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This depends on your goals. Coaching and training can be designed for:
✔ Department chairs and division chiefs looking to strengthen leadership and retention strategies
✔ Early-career and mid-career faculty navigating career advancement, leadership, or burnout prevention
✔ High-potential physicians stepping into new leadership roles
✔ Entire departments working to build a more sustainable workplace culture -
Unlike wellness programs that focus on individual self-care, coaching and training address both individual and systemic challenges. We focus on:
✔ Leadership skills and career development
✔ Cultural and structural improvements that prevent burnout
✔ Practical, evidence-based strategies for long-term changeThis isn’t about surface-level solutions—it’s about creating lasting impact.
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Yes! Every engagement is tailored to your department’s challenges, priorities, and culture. Whether you need:
✔ A structured coaching program for department leaders
✔ One-time leadership training or grand rounds
✔ Ongoing faculty development supportWe’ll work together to create a solution that meets your department where it is.
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Coaching and training outcomes are data-driven and measurable. Departments can expect:
✔ Faculty retention improvements and reduced attrition
✔ Higher engagement and satisfaction scores
✔ Stronger leadership effectiveness and team cohesion
✔ Clearer career paths and professional development for facultyWe also track pre- and post-coaching metrics to assess impact and growth.
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✔ Schedule a consultation to discuss your department’s needs and challenges
✔ Get a tailored proposal outlining coaching and training options
✔ Customize a plan based on your faculty and leadership goalsReady to strengthen your department? Let’s talk.