I do what I can (S)

A dull Friday afternoon, Ms Joy, a senior dental student, was managing a 80-year-old gentleman. The patient, who was ‘really’ patient, was having trouble with his wisdom teeth. Joy identified the problem due to a large cavity near the gum line. She filled the cavity...

I want to talk to people

I swallowed my judgements when I heard this from one of my students, Julia, who came for coaching. “I want to talk to people!” I remained in rapt attention wanting to know more. “I can talk to only 3-4 friends. I want to be like those guys who can talk endlessly.” Any...

Forced to participate

“I want to use my time productively, not just sit with her and while my time” This was an interesting conversation with one of my Ph.D. student coachee, Sonja. She is a single mom of an inquisitive, busy-bee 3-year-old boy. Her priorities are clear, get...