Work Strategically, Not Endlessly
I became a triple-board-certified Full Professor in 10 years while enjoying successful work-life integration. I can show you how to do more of what matters by doing less of what doesn't.
Dr. Stacey Ishman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAAP
NIH-Funded Researcher | 225+ Publications | Past President, International Surgical Sleep Society
I've Been Where You Want to Go
Triple-Board Certified
OtolaryngologyāHead and Neck Surgery | Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology | Sleep Medicine
NIH/DOD Grants & 225+ Publications
Clinical trials across the U.S. and Australia | Co-editor, Essential Sleep Medicine
20+ Years as an Academic Otolaryngologist & Sleep Physician
Johns Hopkins | University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Children's | University of Wisconsin
Creator of Faculty Excellence & Retention Initiativeā¢
Addressing the million-dollar cost of faculty turnover
Board Member of Multiple National and International Organizations
Past President, International Surgical Sleep Society
Chair of Board of Governors, American Academy of Otolaryngology
National Keynote Speaker on Strategic Career Design That Works
Award-winning mentor recognized by AAO-HNS Young Physicians Section, Women In Otolaryngology, and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
I don't just know how to succeed in academic medicineāI know how the entire system works
You're Capable of MoreāBut the Path Forward Feels Unclear
- Never enough time...Always behind
- You're working harder than ever, but still feeling behind
- You're unsure how to build a national reputation beyond your clinical work
- You're ready to level upābut don't know how
- You want to set boundaries without torpedoing your career
- You need strategic frameworks, not more productivity hacks
You're in the right place
Department Coaching
1:1 Strategic Coaching
Build your national reputation, clarify your promotion pathway, and expand your capacity without adding hours. Intensive 3-6 month programs tailored to your goals.
Speaking & Workshops
Bring proven academic productivity frameworks to your institution. Keynotes, grand rounds, and workshops on time management, strategic career planning, and leadership transitions.
What Physicians Say
Samantha Anne, MD, MS
Professor, Cleveland Clinic
"Stacey has been instrumental in my career and has had an enormous impact on my academic and personal growth. She has a unique gift in identifying strengths, assessing career needs, and offering insightful and constructive advice. I give Dr. Ishman my highest recommendation."
Troy Woodard, MD
Past President, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
"Stacey's dedication and passion for coaching and mentoring is truly commendable. She possesses a remarkable ability to connect with people, understand their unique strengths and weaknesses, and guide them toward realizing their full potential. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
Jayme Dowdall, MD
Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
"She can get two or three layers deeper into the 'why' behind your 'why.' I've achieved significant clarity on how I view my value, both clinical and nonclinical. This clarity has led me to explore opportunities that were not on my radar before. Achieving this in just three sessions is outstanding."
Why Work with a Coach Who's Not Currently in Academic Medicine?
Because Perspective, Experience, and Strategy Matter
The best coaches aren't always in the gameāthey're the ones who've played it, mastered it, and stepped back to see the whole field.
I spent 25 years rising to Full Professor, securing NIH funding, leading international organizations,Ā as well as mentoring and coaching physicians to national recognition. I know not just how to succeed in academic medicine, but how the entire system works.
Stepping outside the system has given me an even greater advantage: I'm not tied to one institution, one department, or one way of doing things.
My coaching isn't about what worked for me in one roleāit's about what works across academic medicine and how you can apply proven strategies to build your career on your terms.
Whether your goal is promotion, national reputation, leadership, or exploring opportunities beyond academia, I bring:
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āĀ Deep insider knowledge of the academic career landscape
āĀ Ā Proven frameworks for research, leadership, and career advancement
āĀ Unbiased, strategic coaching focused on YOUR successānot an institution's agenda
Ready to Work Strategically, Not Endlessly?
Schedule a no-obligation 30-minute exploratory call. We'll discuss where you are now, where you want to be, and the strategy to get you from here to there..
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