SEA Group Coaching Program November 2025 - April 2026The SEA is excited to offer a 4-part group coaching program for academic anesthesiologists at any stage of their career. Thrive and Elevate: A 4-Part Coaching Series for Professional Growth
Program AThis hybrid program will begin with a 90-minute in-person group coaching session at the SEA Fall Meeting* on November 6, 2025, in Chicago followed by:
*PLEASE NOTE: A separate registration is required for both the Fall and Spring Meetings and is NOT included in the Group Coaching Program fee. Program BFor those who prefer a fully virtual experience, a parallel group coaching program consisting of four 90-minute online sessions held monthly from January through April 2026 will also be available. The cohort number for each Program A and B will be limited to 12 people to keep the experience small and personal. The deadline to register is Sunday, October 12, 2025, for Program A and Wednesday, December 31, 2025 for Program B. Register TodaySEA Group Coaching Program GoalsParticipation in this program will offer the following opportunities:
What is Group Coaching?Much like individual coaching, group coaching is grounded in the core belief that each coachee (person being coached) is “intelligent, resourceful and able to determine their own path”. The coach’s role is to create a safe, confidential space where the coachee can set their own goals, aspirations and direction for growth. With the coach’s support, coachees are empowered to explore deeper insights and discover novel ways to move towards their desired outcome(s). The coaching process offers opportunities for self-reflection and encourages alignment of direction with personal strengths and values. The result is sustainable growth and development, obliteration of burnout and replacement of striving with thriving! Group coaching brings together a cohort of individuals, each with their own goals and aspirations, to grow and progress in a supportive environment. Within the safety of the group, members move forward together learning from one another and building shared momentum. The group coaching process is guided by experienced coach faculty and facilitators who provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and resources every step of the way to ensure a meaningful and successful experience for each participant. The power of group coaching lies not only in the support provided by coaching faculty and facilitators but also in the collaboration amongst cohort members and the inherent sense of accountability. This dynamic encourages participants to stay engaged and motivated, empowering them to achieve their desired outcomes. Who would benefit from the SEA Group Coaching Program?This program is designed for academic anesthesiologists at any stage of their career who are ready to explore what’s next. Whether you’re feeling excited and curious about the next stage of career development, feeling stuck and uninspired in your current academic path or eager to work collaboratively while aligning your work with your strengths and values, the SEA Group Coaching Program is for you. The program supports individuals to work on their unique goals within the framework of the group coaching process. What is the Commitment?The program requires that participants commit to attending 4, 90-minute meetings. Program A includes in-person sessions at the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 SEA meetings and 2 online sessions (Jan and Feb/Mar2026) - organized to suit the group. Program B will be entirely online. Provisional dates:
A modest fee will be required to cover the costs of SEA administration. Coach FacultyThe SEA Group Coaching Program will be led by: Dr. Karen Souter, MB BS, MACM, PCC, MCM Dr. Aileen Adriano, MD Coach Facilitators will include SEA members who have completed the SEA Coach-Training for Leaders & Educators. For more information, please reach out to Aileen ([email protected]) or Karen ([email protected]). You are also invited to schedule a 30 minute exploratory conversation with the Coach Faculty using these links - Karen - and / or - Aileen - to find out more about the program. Program DetailsTHRIVE & ELEVATE: a 4-part group coaching experience for academic anesthesiologists Program FormatA small cohort of individuals will meet for 4, 90-minute group coaching sessions guided by experienced certified, coach faculty and coach-trained facilitators. Participants will set their own unique academic career and/or personal goals for the coaching program. These maybe specific, concrete goals or much looser desires or aspirations for personal / professional growth. Each session will involve:Faculty led discussion: individual and small group work assisted by facilitators; guided reflection and discernment using prompts and worksheets; identification of possible obstacles to progress and strategies to overcome them; development of next steps and action items to work on after each session. Faculty will be available to support participants in-between sessions. A bibliography of resources will be available through a private participant folder hosted via the SEA website. Collaboration and support from other members of the group will be encouraged and is a unique feature of a group coaching process. Themes for each session include: (Please note the themes of each session may change a little as determined by the needs and direction the cohort wish to move in). Session 1: Strengthening professional identity and building connectionGoals - during this first session participants will be able to:
Session 2: Identifying Best Self and strengthening personal resilienceGoals - during the second session participants will be able to:
Session 3: Digging deeper into obstacles to change and cultivating a growth mindsetGoals - during the third session participants will be able to:
Session 4: Crafting a strong foundation for sustainable forward actionGoals - during the fourth session participants will be able to:
A link to the course folder of resources for participants will be available in early September. Register Today |
