Our Coaches
Dawn Ellison, MD - Dawn Eillison is an ABEM certified Emergency Medicine physician who has found her encore career in engagement and well-being. Communication, compassion, community and connection are core to her approach. As the president of Influencing Healthcare, LLC (circa 2008) she has leveraged her leadership and clinical experience to create collaborative healthcare cultures through coaching, workshops and retreats. As the leader of engagement and well-being in a large healthcare organization she collaborated to create accessible resources for well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is a global steward of Art of Hosting and uses these skills to create inclusive spaces for robust conversations. Most recently she has been conducting retreats aimed at post-traumatic growth, relationship building and decision-making for healthcare units recovering from the pandemic. Dr. Ellison is a certified Stress Management and Resilience Trainer, Certified Professional Coach and Mental Fitness Coach. Visit Dawn’s Website to learn more.
Jeff Cohn, MD - Jeff coaches physicians using a "mental fitness" framework. Mental fitness is the ability to face life’s challenges with a positive mindset. This framework helps physicians resolve challenges that are draining joy and satisfaction from their professional and personal lives. It also equips them to grow and better face life’s uncertainties. Jeff is a retired hematologist/oncologist and served as Chief Quality Officer for Einstein in Philadelphia for 12 years. Visit Jeff’s Website to learn more.
Chris Yee, MD - Chris is a life coach and founder of Life Abundant Consulting. He has led medical providers to discover renewed meaning, vitality, and abundance at work and home. He will help you to develop skills to manage such challenges as workplace stressors, interpersonal conflicts, or detachment from your purpose. Chris believes every one of us can create a life we love, and experience greater fulfillment while on that journey. He is a Lead Physician, Resident Supervisor, and Team Wellness/Culture Coach in Seattle. Visit Chris’s Website to learn more.