Dr Anne Frankl
coaching for doctors
Coaching is a partnership between a credentialed coach and their client that aims to help the client gain a better understanding of themselves, their situation and their overall circumstances.
Coaching promotes an increase in client self-awareness, self-knowledge and general wellbeing.
A coach asks powerful, provoking questions to enable you, the client, to create your own solutions.
Coaching always follows the agenda of the client.
What is coaching?
Benefits of Coaching for Doctors
Coaching can enable you to have a more satisfying, engaging and meaningful career as a doctor.
Coaching has been shown to improve physician well-being, enhance quality of life and allow doctors to have increased career fulfilment.
Doctors seek out coaching for a variety of reasons including…
Developing leadership skills
Improving communication skills
Unlocking potential
Expanding self-awareness
Work – life balance
Physician fulfilment
Career crossroads
Career resilience
About
Specialist Paediatric Anaesthetist | Professional Coach | Advocate for Doctors' Well-being
As a specialist paediatric anaesthetist turned professional coach, I bridge three decades of clinical excellence with a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in medicine while maintaining personal well-being. I'm a proud mother of three and recent grandmother, and my journey encompasses the full spectrum of balancing a demanding medical career with a rich personal life.
After I attended medical school at the University of Melbourne in the 1980s and completed anaesthesia training in the 1990s—including a formative fellowship year at Boston Children's Hospital—my early career years brought the particular challenge of balancing parenthood with consultant responsibilities. At a time when few female role models successfully pursued both paths, I found managing young children alongside a demanding clinical workload often overwhelming, leaving little room for anything else.
Initially, my health and vitality suffered under this pressure, but I gradually discovered the importance of self-care and found it transformative. Learning to prioritise my well-being enhanced both my clinical compassion and my presence as a parent. Through experience I came to realise that self-care wasn't indulgent but essential for delivering my best to patients and loved ones alike. Looking back, there were times when I would have benefited from dedicated time and space to explore what I truly wanted, gain fresh perspectives, and make more intentional career choices.
These hard-won insights led me to pursue my coaching qualification through the Physician Coaching Institute, which aligned perfectly with my passion for well-being and development. My coaching philosophy centres on the belief that we all have our own answers within us—my role is to help you discover your unique path forward. I find this approach particularly powerful when supporting medical trainees through high-stakes specialist interviews and postgraduate examinations. Having navigated my own training in an era with limited support structures, I deeply understand the immense pressure these pivotal moments create. Through targeted mindset and performance coaching, I help trainees develop the mental resilience, confidence, and strategic thinking needed to excel in these career-defining situations.
Moving forward, my mission is clear: I want to champion coaching as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth within the medical community. Just as coaching has become standard in other professions, I believe it should be integral to medical professional development, helping the next generation flourish in every area of life.
Ready to explore your own path forward? Connect by filling in the contact form below or book a discovery call to begin your journey toward thriving in both your medical career and personal life.
Qualifications
MBBS University of Melbourne 1987
FANZCA Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists 1997
Master Certified Physician Development Coach 2024
Certified Wellcoaches Health and Wellness Coach 2022
Member ICF 2022
Services
10-session coaching program (typically completed over 6-9 months) designed for doctors at any stage of their career.
This program is tailored to help you build a more fulfilling, meaningful, and engaging career in medicine. By focusing on increasing your self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-compassion, you will gain the tools and insights necessary to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
The goal is to empower you to create a sustainable, long-term career in medicine that aligns with your values and brings you lasting satisfaction.
The Flourishing Physician
Well-Being Workshops
Interactive Well-being Workshop (Online or In-person)
Small group (10-20 participants) fostering connection and engagement.
Introduction to coaching and practical tools to enhance resilience, self-awareness, and well-being.
Includes live demonstrations, group discussions, and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
Individual Coaching Sessions
Individual coaching sessions are designed to help you deal with any current issue that you may have in your professional or personal life. Doctors seek out coaching for a myriad of reasons including managing work-life balance, communication challenges, developing better examination performance skills, career resilience and fulfilment.
Individual sessions are available on an ad hoc basis. Fill in the contact form below so that we can set up a time to discuss your coaching needs.
Leadership Coaching
Unlock your potential with tailored coaching to enhance self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making. Develop strategies to lead with confidence, foster team resilience, and achieve sustainable success.
Coaching for Career Transitions
Navigate career changes with clarity and confidence. This coaching program helps you align your values, set meaningful goals, and develop effective strategies for a smooth, successful transition. You’ll gain the tools to confidently embrace new opportunities and shape a career path that truly aligns with your aspirations.
Coaching for Confidence in Medical Interviews
Preparing for a medical interview can be overwhelming, but with the right mindset and strategy, you can approach it with confidence and clarity. This coaching program is designed to help you build unshakable confidence, refine your responses, and navigate even the toughest questions with ease.
You’ll focus on your strengths, develop personalised strategies, and practice techniques that will empower you to present your best self. Whether you’re preparing for a training program position, consultant position, or any other medical interview, you’ll feel poised, prepared, and ready to succeed.
Medical exams are a significant challenge in your career, but with the right mindset and approach, you can conquer them with confidence. This coaching program focuses on more than just study techniques—it helps you develop a winning mindset, boost your confidence, and create effective strategies for managing stress and maximising performance.
You’ll learn how to combine tailored study methods, visualisation, and mindset coaching to tackle your exams with clarity and calm. Together, we’ll ensure you’re fully prepared to excel and approach your exams with the mental readiness to succeed.
Coaching for Exam Success
Group Coaching for Exam Success
6 week online group coaching program starting in Oct 2025. Sessions focus on optimising study efficiency and exam performance.
To find out more visit our new website: medcoachcollective.com.au
Critical Incident Coaching
Coaching can also help you to reflect and grow after a critical event.
Coaching after a critical Incident is a valid way to earn ANZCA CPD credits.
Individualised programs can also be designed to meet your particular needs
Find out more about coaching by contacting me directly or filling out the form.
I know your time is valuable and I will endeavour to swiftly respond to your enquiry.
Once contact is made we can set up a time together to further discuss your coaching needs.
Contact
annefrankl273@gmail.com
0412 360 996
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Click on the button below to book in for a 30 min obligation-free discovery call so I can find out more about your coaching needs and you can learn about my coaching philosophy.
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