Executive coaching for healthcare leaders
Get clear. Get energized.
Get transformational results for you and your organization.
What’s Not Working Right Now
Your proven track record and leadership qualities have propelled you to the next level, but you keep hitting roadblocks.
You find yourself wondering, “What am I doing leading hundreds of people?” because everyone’s got an agenda and getting them to do what you want feels impossible.
You struggle to sleep at night even after exhausting 16-hour workdays because you’re worried about influencing the right people within your complex organization.
The pandemic stretched everyone thin and your frontline staff is struggling with burnout but you aren’t sure what to do to actually make an impact.
You’ve tried talking to your friends, your spouse, and your mentors. But it’s hard to go deep when you constantly need to pause to explain jargon and provide organizational and industry context.
You believe a career transition might be in your future, but you don’t know where to begin.
It Can All Change
Imagine going to work feeling energized because you have the support you need to be successful.
You feel a renewed sense of confidence in yourself and your ability to do well and it shows in the way you lead meetings and talk to different stakeholders.
You find that people are easier to work with and manage, so you come home feeling balanced and full of energy — which in turn improves your home life and personal relationships!
People give you unsolicited positive feedback about the systematic change that you’re driving — real change that will improve the lives of both healthcare professionals and patients.
You finally have the time and headspace to explore bigger career opportunities and further develop your leadership capacity.
You’re driven by your mission and you work hard.
We know, because you wouldn’t be here otherwise. We also know that doing exactly what you’ve been doing to get here is not going to get through your current challenges and out the other side.
Working harder, with more intensity — no matter how much heart you put into it — is not the answer.
You’re now working at a higher leadership level, facing new challenges and opportunities. Leading people and managing change within complex organizations is very difficult work.
You aren’t supposed to do this alone.
We can help.
About Us
Hello, we’re Sue and Lew.
We are experienced healthcare professionals committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. We’ve devoted our careers to improving the healthcare system in the United States.
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Sue Hassmiller
Sue served as the Senior Advisor for Nursing at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the National Director of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and served as the adviser on nursing to the President of the National Academy of Medicine.
As a former Board of Governors member for the American Red Cross, she served as Chair of the Disaster and Chapter Services Committee and National Chair of the 9/11 Recovery Program.
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Lew Sandy
Lew served as Executive Vice President for Clinical Advancement at UnitedHealth Group.
He serves on the steering committee for the National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. He also served on advisory boards for the Veteran’s Health Administration and the Congressional Budget Office.
Previously, he was also Executive Vice President at The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the largest philanthropy in the United States devoted to health.
For decades, we’ve coached and mentored people at all levels, helping them remove roadblocks and create clear paths forward.
It’s leaders like you who will change the healthcare system, and this is why we’re committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders.
You want to develop an authentic and impactful executive presence so that you can make a lasting impact, and we can help you take tangible action to make that happen.
We’re here to help you develop your strengths, overcome challenges, and become the best version of yourself.
Client Testimonial for Sue
Led me to my dream job
“Sue has coached me through career planning, goal setting, strengths identification, and networking. She helped me carry out a career plan which included working at the #1 hospital in NYC and then completing my PhD at Columbia University.
During my graduate career, Sue helped me increase my confidence through strength building exercises, which ultimately led to my dream job at McKinsey & Co.
She has been a brilliant and supportive resource for my professional and personal life and will be the same for anyone who is fortunate enough to work with her!
— Ani B.
Client Testimonial for Lew
Leader at an enterprise level with a greater presence
“Coaching with Dr. Lew Sandy has helped me become a leader at an enterprise level. I feel a greater presence as a leader and feel confident about being a positive influence for others.
One of my largest takeaways is the ability to reflect and take a few moments each day to level set and align with my priorities. In today’s environment with everything moving and evolving quickly within the corporate workplace, it has been vital for me to understand both a short and long-term approach.
My ability to balance work and family life has also greatly improved overall due to the mindset I have built upon during my coaching sessions.
I would highly recommend working with Dr. Sandy to anyone looking for support reaching their goals, and becoming an even more valuable leader for their organization. You will learn the true meaning of giving back by passing knowledge on to others.”
— MD, Senior Director, Fortune 10 company
Beyond Workplace Challenges
We understand grief and loss.
In addition to our professional work, we are experts at loss.
Sue’s husband died after a bicycle accident. Lew’s wife also died suddenly. Each of us, as individual human beings, did a lot of internal work to make it through the immeasurable pain and suffering. We’ve reflected on how little time we have left on this earth and how we want to spend it.
Grief brought the two of us together.
If you’ve also lost someone close to your heart and are suffering, we are here to help. We unfortunately have had to walk the path of grief. But we are grateful that our experiences have given us many tools that we can now use to help others make the same treacherous journey that we have.
You are resilient and you can go on. But you do not have to do it alone.
Program Details
Executive coaching for healthcare leaders
This is a fully personalized 1-on-1 coaching program to help you:
Deepen your understanding of your strengths and explore your leadership potential
Get clear on your priorities and your vision
Develop and execute a focused agenda of tangible actions
Work through complex issues with feedback and insights from a someone who’s been where you are now
Deliver the transformation that your organization needs
Explore a career transition better suited to your desired future
Mission-Driven Leadership
This program is for you if…
You’re in a management role (or aspire to be) in a healthcare or a philanthropic organization.
You have high aspirations and you’re looking to expand your leadership capabilities.
You want to get clear on your strengths and gaps, as a leader and as a whole person.
You know you’re highly skilled and intelligent, but have been struggling with new challenges like leading a team and navigating complex organizational structures.
You want to develop an authentic and impactful executive presence.
You are an advocate for social change and for making a difference in your industry.
Get Started
Let’s schedule a discovery call.
A discovery call is a brief Zoom call for:
Getting to know each other a little so we can make sure that we are a good fit
Answering questions you may have about coaching in general, and about our coaching program
Matching you with either Sue or Lew, depending on your goals and personal preference
Planning your personalized coaching program (including the duration and number of sessions)
Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you within 3 working days to find a date and time for your discovery call.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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As a high-performing person, you already know what it takes to develop and cultivate a skill. You’ve experienced the growth that can happen when you invest time and effort into something.
Our work together, improving your effectiveness and leadership capacity, is no different. We’ll typically spend 5-6 hours together each month. Most of the work will happen in the time between the coaching sessions, as you take action based on our discussions.
It will take time. How much are you willing to invest in creating a life where your aspirations come true?
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That depends on your goals and personal preference. During our chemistry check, we’ll make sure that you’re matched with the coach who is best positioned to support you in your specific situation and circumstances.
Fill out this form to schedule your no-pressure chemistry check.
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100%. We take confidentiality very seriously. As members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) we work in accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics, which requires the strictest levels of confidentiality.
Before you begin your coaching program, you and your coach (Sue or Lew) will both sign a coaching agreement, which includes a clear confidentiality clause.
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Of course. Our email addresses are sue@sulucoaching.com and lew@sulucoaching.com.
You can also reach us by completing this contact form.
Client Testimonial for Sue
Sue’s coaching has been truly transformational!
“In a short amount of time, Sue helped me obtain 360 feedback from my superiors and peers that I was unable to get through traditional channels. From that data, she identified three key opportunities to maximize my leadership impact.
We then developed an action plan that has changed the way I lead my team and develop relationships with peers and superiors. With these newfound insights, I have a renewed confidence in myself as a leader with more definitive ways to have impact.”
— Tim, Chief Innovation Officer
Client Testimonial for Lew
Empathetic, intuitive, and skilled.
“I engaged Coach Lew for a mid-career re-evaluation. What I found was a superbly capable coach who was empathetic, intuitive, and skilled. Thoughtful engaging dialogue and tailored reflection questions yielded refreshing insights, self-discovery, and a practical path forward well suited to my skills, personality, and aspirations.
With his keen intellect, broad experience, and compassionate heart Coach Lew is well equipped to successfully coach people through any topic they would want to explore.”
— B. C., Physician Executive, Fortune 25 company
Work With Us
Become the best version of yourself.
If you want to go to work feeling confident and energized because you feel clear about your next steps in your leadership role, we’re here to help.
We’ve been where you are now. Whatever you bring to us, we are going to be able to work productively with you so you can become the best version of yourself.
If you’re ready, fill out the discovery call form and we’ll get back to you shortly.
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