In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we explore the crucial topic of health equity and what role coaching can play in improving health outcome inequalities. Dr. Pamela Larde interviews Dr. Jewel Mullen, Dr. Justin Endo, and Dr. Tracy Asamoah, medical professionals in psychiatry, dermatology, and health equity, on the current state of health equity in the United States and the impact that coaches can have on the medical system, practitioners , and patients.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Dr. Pamela Larde, Director of Education for the Institute of Coaching, dives into the crucial topic of health equity and the role of coaching in addressing systemic inequalities in health outcomes. Three distinguished guests join Dr. Larde in this dialogue: Dr. Jewel Mullen, Associate Dean for Health Equity at Dell Medical School; Dr. Justin Endo, a dermatologist and educator; and Dr. Tracey Asamoah, a leadership coach and psychiatrist.

In this panel, we illuminate the role that coaches have in understanding health disparities and how the role of a coach can help develop empathetic and informed approaches in addressing challenges. With our panelists, we examine what health disparity issues exist in health equity, psychiatry, and dermatology. The panel reveals how there are a laundry list of issues of health equity for individuals seeking medical treatment.

Specific insights from our panelists:

• Dr. Asamoah shares her vision for health equity in psychiatry. She highlights her experience with issues such as misdiagnosis, overmedication, and the lack of mental health resources in underserved communities.
• Dr. Endo shares insights from dermatology, pointing out the need for inclusive training and better access to healthcare for non-white populations, with specific anecdotes on personal encounters with patients rarely being provided proper care.
• Dr. Mullen provides a broad perspective on health equity, emphasizing the need for systemic changes and the importance of psychological safety for those working in this field, along with establishing health equity, Dr. Mullen adds how it is important to create these programs with endurance and sustainability.

This episode of coaching revealed explores how coaching can support patients, practitioners, and leaders in healthcare to meet the diverse needs of a growing and aging global population. The panelists discuss how to show up for others and work towards overcoming existing inequities, while ensuring new technologies don’t exacerbate the disparity. Through their professional and lived experiences, our panelists and facilitator discuss what coaches are able to do by setting forth with intention and leadership to build health equity into our world.