Physician burnout remains a critical challenge in healthcare. Evidence from a Mayo Clinic randomised trial shows that professional coaching can reduce emotional exhaustion and improve resilience and wellbeing. This article explores how coaching works, what the research shows, and why it should be considered alongside organisational strategies to support doctors and reduce burnout.

Burnout in senior doctors rarely presents as collapse. It begins more quietly, often as a gradual increase in friction and reduced clarity. This piece explores the early signs that are frequently missed.