High performance is the expectation.
- Respond to pressure with less reactivity
- Manage stress without becoming depleted
- Reconnect with your purpose and identity inside and outside of medicine
- Sustain your energy, relationships, and health
- Practice medicine, without losing yourself to it
In this cohort, you'll learn to:
Most programs center on coping after the damage is already done.
Professional Durability™ focuses on building the internal foundation to sustain a meaningful, high-performing career over time.
And unlike generic wellness programs, this work is led by someone who understands the realities of clinical medicine.
What Makes This Different
Not thearapy. Not generic wellness. Not another lecture on burnout.
practical
deeply human
evidence-informed
reflective
- Emily R. MD, FACEP, Emergency Physician
"I didn’t need more resilience tactics, I needed a different way to manage my stress and the chaos of my life. Laura pushed me to see things differently and challenged my status quo."
what they're saying
What They're Saying:
What we'll cover
program framework
Build sustainable systems for physical, emotional, and relational health that support long-term performance.
pillar 3: Energy Stewardship
Reconnect with who you are beyond your role and realign your life with what matters most.
pillar 2: values anchoring
Learn how to function effectively under pressure without becoming reactive, overwhelmed, or emotionally depleted.
Pillar 1: Pressure competence
The Cohort Experience
cohort structure
live sessions
8
months
4
per session
2hr
per month
2
starts
format
time
led by
size
recordings
September 8, 2026
Virtual group cohort
Select 1 Option: Tuesdays, 1p-3p EST OR 7p-9p EST
Laura Hays MD, FACEP
Limited - small group by design
All sessions recorded if you miss
dates
9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15
What you'll walk away with
outcomes
- Greater self-awareness under pressure
- Tools for managing stress more effectively
- A clearer sense of identity and purpose
- Sustainable strategies for energy and recovery
- Better alignment between personal and professional life
- Increased resilience and emotional capacity
- A trusted community of peers committed to growth
Laura Hays, MD, FACEP
Emergency Physician | Physician Coach
I know what it's like to keep showing up at full capacity when you're running on empty.
I've spent almost two decades in emergency medicine - including serving as medical director and chair during the COVID pandemic, and multiple hospital contract negotiations, while raising two young kids at home.
From the outside, I was performing. On the inside, I knew it wasn't sustainable.
I trained through the Healthcare Coaching Institute, an ICF-accredited program, and now coach physicians and other professionals who are good at their jobs and want to keep it that way.
Professional Durability™ is the program I wish had existed when I needed it most.
about your coach
What is group coaching and how does it work?
It's not therapy, and it's not a lecture series. It's a structured, skills-based experience where a small group of physicians works through real challenges together, guided by a coach who's been in your shoes. The group format is intentional: there's something powerful about being in a room with peers who actually get it.
Is this confidential?
Yes. What's shared in the cohort stays in the cohort. The group agreement around confidentiality is established in the first session.
Will this show up anywhere professionally?
No. This is a private coaching program with no affiliation to your employer, hospital system, or any licensing body.
Is there CME credit?
Not at this time. That is something we are actively exploring for future cohorts.
Can I attend a mix of afternoon and evening sessions?
No. The cohorts are intentionally small to encourage a sense of community. You may join EITHER the afternoon OR evening cohort.
What if I miss a session?
Sessions are recorded. If you miss one, you'll have access to the recording so you don't fall behind.
Is this covered by my employer or hospital system?
Some participants have used CME funds, professional development budgets, or HSA accounts to cover the cost.
FAQ's:
- Elizabeth S. MD, MBA, Dermatologist | Physician Leader
"Laura is an engaged coach and has insightful ways of making you think about things differently to regain control of the chaos in life."
- Rebecca S. DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine
"Laura's coaching was instrumental in helping me restructure my professional life to be more sustainable without sacrificing my commitment to leadership..."
what they're saying
What They're Saying:
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the investment
- 8 live sessions | 4 months | Virtual
- Worksheets, prompts & resources
- Peer community of physicians
- Between session support
- All sessions recorded
$2800
Limited Time Offer