Michael Hersh
Physician coach for doctors facing burnout and work-life strain
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Physicians |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | MD |
| Practice | Better Physician Life |
Michael Hersh is a physician coach who helps doctors deal with burnout, overwhelm and life balance. He is also a gastroenterologist, so he knows the job from the inside. He went through burnout himself while chasing financial independence and trying to balance work and family. Coaching helped him rebuild his life around what mattered most. He now guides other doctors to do the same. He also offers a five-minute commute routine for leaving work behind.
What Michael helps with
Michael works with doctors who feel stuck, overwhelmed or worn down by medicine. He helps them find a better balance between work and the rest of life.
- Burnout in medicine
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Balancing work and family life
- Building an identity beyond being a physician
- Deciding what change to make and where to start
- Leaving work at work after a shift
- Saying no to things that do not matter
Who Michael works with
Michael coaches physicians. His clients are doctors who feel overwhelmed, stuck or burned out. Many are thinking about a change but do not know where to start. They often struggle to keep their work from taking over their home life and identity.
How Michael works
Michael teaches what he calls life-life balance instead of work-life balance. The idea is to keep medicine as part of who you are while putting the people and things you value first. His coaching looks at your thoughts and beliefs. He also offers the 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians, a five-minute system that helps you shut off work mode before you walk in the door at home.
Background and qualifications
Michael Hersh is a gastroenterologist with an MD. He spent his first 30 years focused on becoming the best doctor he could be. After he married and had children, he struggled to balance work and home life. He chased financial independence, and it led to burnout. Physician coaching helped him change how he lived and set priorities. That experience led him to become a coach for other doctors.
Michael Hersh pricing
Programs and services
- Physician coaching
- 5-Minute Commute Reset for Physicians
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The CoachVouch take
He is a practicing gastroenterologist who coaches other doctors after working through his own burnout.
Best for physicians who feel overwhelmed and want more balance between medicine and the rest of life.
Common questions
How much does Michael Hersh charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $90 to $145 an hour. Message Michael from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michael Hersh help with?
Michael Hersh helps with burnout in medicine, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, balancing work and family life and building an identity beyond being a physician.
Is Michael Hersh certified?
Michael Hersh lists: MD.
Does Michael Hersh coach only physicians?
Yes, his coaching is built for physicians. He is a gastroenterologist himself.
What is the 5-Minute Commute Reset?
It is a five-minute system that helps physicians shut off work mode so they arrive home ready to be present. It does not involve journaling.
How do I contact Michael Hersh?
Send Michael a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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