Peter tran, mA

Faculty Coach

Peter is an organization development consultant and executive coach. He is also a Coach Fellow of Harvard McLean Hospital’s Institute of Coaching and currently conducting research to better understand how to support physician adult development, meaning-making, and leadership capacity. As an organization development consultant, he coaches, designs and trains teams and organizations to nurture human flourishing and mastery. 

Education:

Seattle University – School of Theology & Ministry

M.A. Transformational Leadership

University of Washington

B.A. International Studies

Training and Certifications:

·       Immunity to Change™

·       Subject-Object Interview

·       Public Mediation

·       Certified MBTI® Practitioner

Brad Fern, MA, CPDC, CICC

Faculty Coach

Brad is a Certified Physician Development Coach from the Physician Coaching Institute and Certified Immunity to Change consultant. He provides value with a unique blend of “hard” and “soft” skills, using evidence-tested coaching techniques and a relational-psychology background to methodically empower executives and physicians toward higher levels of adult development. His goal is to empower his clients with the structures and the tools to thrive in complex environments.

Education:

Alder Graduate School

M.A. Relational Psychology

University of Minnesota

B.A. Mass Communication

Training and Certifications:

·       Certified Immunity to Change™ Coach

·       Certified Physician Development Coach

·       Certified Leadership Circle Profile™ Coach

·       Licensed Relational Psychotherapist

·       Nationally Certified Trauma Specialist

Leslie Kahl, MD, CPDC

Physician Advisor & Coach

Leslie is a physician with a particular interest in helping others grow. As Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at Oregon Health & Science University, she co-founded the Educators’ Collaborative, a grass-roots community of practice designed to facilitate networking, mentoring, and sharing of best practices between educators. During her 18 years serving as Associate Dean for Student Affairs at Washington University at St Louis School of Medicine, she mentored, advised, and coached thousands of M.D. students.  She is frequently sought out by other physicians and physician leaders for mentoring and advice on career-related matters.

Education:

Albany Medical College.

M.D.

Stanford University

B.A. Psychology

Training and Certifications:

·       Certified Physician Development Coach

·       Institute of Life Coaching: Coach Approach

·       Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

Teddy Gardner, M.ed, PCC, WHE

Whole Health Coach

Teddy is a Professional Certified Coach and Whole Health Educator (WHE). Her training is through the National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH). With a masters degree in education, Teddy brings a diverse depth of experience to her work. In combination with her private practice, Partnership-Works, Teddy helped launch Mindful Medicine, a growing non-profit. Along with being their Retreat Coordinator, she facilitated their Community Practice Groups for healthcare providers for 6 years. She is passionate about working with physicians, for reducing stress, burnout and enhancing resiliency.

Education:

George Washington University

M.Ed. Education and Human Development,

Villanova University

B.A. Sociology

Training and Certifications:

·       Enrolled in teacher training program with Holden Qigong

·       Mindfulness Certificate, PESI, Inc.

·       Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Certificate

·       WHE, Whole Health Educator, National Institute for Whole Health

·       PCC, Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation