• Andrew Rixon, Samuel Wilson, Lee Wong, and Elizabeth Elder.
• Department of Business Strategy and Innovation - Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
• Emerg Med Australas. 2024 Dec 1; 36 (6): 983986983-986.

ObjectiveTo explore how clinicians understand coaching and their clinician-coach practice in emergency medicine.MethodsParticipants were surveyed about the value of coaching and their beliefs about the enablers of, and barriers to, being a clinician-coach.ResultsThree themes were developed for the value of coaching: empowerment and growth; enhanced interpersonal dynamics; and reflective transformation. Key enablers were supportive infrastructure, self-driven development and recognition of value. Key barriers were time constraints and scheduling conflicts, cultural challenges and financial and structural obstacles.ConclusionsFostering a supportive environment for coaching could significantly enhance clinician competence and well-being, healthcare delivery and professional development.© 2024 The Author(s). Emergency Medicine Australasia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.

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