Anne Matlow (Professor Emerita of Medicine and Paediatrics at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Faculty Lead for Postgraduate Leadership) shares how narrative reflection can shape leadership and professional development in healthcare. Anne elaborates on how practices like journaling can help clinicians pause, reflect, and improve health care practices. She reflects on the power of the be-do-have personal development framework and the importance of vertical development, which can help us continuously expand our perspectives.

Anne is recognized internationally for her work in healthcare quality, patient safety, and medical leadership education through her involvement with initiatives at the University of Toronto, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Sanokondu, and LEADS Global.

As a certified executive coach, she aims to support leaders at all levels in achieving their personal and professional goals, with the ultimate goal of improving the culture of medicine and the wellness and fulfilment of those who provide care. She also co-directs the Leadership Certificate Program at PGME and the Coaching Essentials for Healthcare Professionals Certificate Program at CPD, which offer skills training to advance leadership capacity amongst health professionals.

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