Client Testimonials
Joe has had the privilege and opportunity to coach many healthcare providers to transform their career to one with meaning, professional fulfillment, and longevity.
See what clients are saying about Dr. Joe Sherman and his transformative coaching.
Individual Coaching Clients
“As a result of our coaching sessions, I’ve learned to honor my boundaries at the workplace, both in what I’m willing to take on, and the time commitments I’m willing to make. Creating more defined hours of “work me vs home me” has allowed my family life to thrive and given me the mental space I’ve needed when I just want to turn off my work brain. I am more confident when I speak my mind in our team meetings, knowing that I am not an imposter, but a valuable member of a group.”
Jessica Henneman
ARNP
Seattle, WA
“Working in a caring profession it is easy to lose sight of your own goals while you’re busy mending others. Joe reminded me that I am the only voice and opinion that truly matters on this journey of professional experience and ultimately in life. His calm demeanor helped me to be more mindful of where I expend my energy.”
Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
“Before working with Joe, I was burnt out. I was clinically depressed and on an immunosuppressant for eczema due to unmanaged stress. I had trouble enjoying any aspects of my work and had constant anxiety. I had tried therapy and sought advice from supportive colleagues. Still, I often thought of retirement or of leaving medicine entirely. During the coaching program my eczema resolved on its own. I started working out regularly and took up a new hobby of playing golf with my husband. I am able to use my time off from work to re-charge and no longer dread work or even call as much as before. I am able to remember and relish the great privilege I have of bringing life into the world and I have energy to focus on the work of becoming the provider that patients need.”
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Hickory, NC
"Joe is open, non-judgmental, caring, thoughtful, flexible, easy to communicate with, and has a wealth of knowledge."
Shoshana Aleinikoff, MD
Family Physician
Individual Client and Retreat Participant
“Joe helped me identify values that were important to me. Even though we had completely different professional backgrounds, he was able to focus on my values and concerns rather than the minute details of my specialty, which was very helpful. Within a few sessions, I felt more confident at national meetings. Once I had decided to transition my career, he helped me navigate difficult conversations around my transition and identify what was important in my next job as I completed interviews. I am very excited for my future, and I have also noticed that coaching and professional comfort also spilled over into my home life with my family. I can’t recommend this strongly enough!”
Anita Kumar, MD PhD
Heme-Onc
Boston, MA
“I have been in practice for 10 years, but somehow certain elements of my clinic day remained disorganized and thus disheartening. Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic. My days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant, allowing me to let my light shine in all parts of my life.”
Megan Blunda
Family Practitioner
Bend OR
“Joe is an intent listener, perceptive, and reflective. He uses a combination of humor and seriousness along with some of his own stories and experiences in his coaching.” “Joe’s coaching equipped me with a set of tools to use going forward so that I can more intentionally chart the course of my career and personal life in a way that honors my values.”
Eliza Hutchinson
Family Practioner
Country Doctor Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I gained more confidence in myself as a physician/healer with clarification of what I truly value and how to make more time for those things. Joe's sincere presence and interest in my life and struggles was priceless."
Christina Pease, MD
General Pediatrician
SeaMar Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"After working with Joe, I listen more reflectively and less emotionally, which allows me to connect with individual patients while leaving me with a little more energy for my family at the end of the day."
Corey Dickenson
Family Practitioner
Country Doctor Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care."
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
"Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic and my days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant."
Family Practitioner
Bend, OR
“I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care.”
Jessie Sutter
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
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“As a result of our coaching sessions, I’ve learned to honor my boundaries at the workplace, both in what I’m willing to take on, and the time commitments I’m willing to make. Creating more defined hours of “work me vs home me” has allowed my family life to thrive and given me the mental space I’ve needed when I just want to turn off my work brain. I am more confident when I speak my mind in our team meetings, knowing that I am not an imposter, but a valuable member of a group.”
Jessica Henneman
ARNP
Seattle, WA
“Working in a caring profession it is easy to lose sight of your own goals while you’re busy mending others. Joe reminded me that I am the only voice and opinion that truly matters on this journey of professional experience and ultimately in life. His calm demeanor helped me to be more mindful of where I expend my energy.”
Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
“Before working with Joe, I was burnt out. I was clinically depressed and on an immunosuppressant for eczema due to unmanaged stress. I had trouble enjoying any aspects of my work and had constant anxiety. I had tried therapy and sought advice from supportive colleagues. Still, I often thought of retirement or of leaving medicine entirely. During the coaching program my eczema resolved on its own. I started working out regularly and took up a new hobby of playing golf with my husband. I am able to use my time off from work to re-charge and no longer dread work or even call as much as before. I am able to remember and relish the great privilege I have of bringing life into the world and I have energy to focus on the work of becoming the provider that patients need.”
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Hickory, NC
"Joe is open, non-judgmental, caring, thoughtful, flexible, easy to communicate with, and has a wealth of knowledge."
Shoshana Aleinikoff, MD
Family Physician
Individual Client and Retreat Participant
“Joe helped me identify values that were important to me. Even though we had completely different professional backgrounds, he was able to focus on my values and concerns rather than the minute details of my specialty, which was very helpful. Within a few sessions, I felt more confident at national meetings. Once I had decided to transition my career, he helped me navigate difficult conversations around my transition and identify what was important in my next job as I completed interviews. I am very excited for my future, and I have also noticed that coaching and professional comfort also spilled over into my home life with my family. I can’t recommend this strongly enough!”
Anita Kumar, MD PhD
Heme-Onc
Boston, MA
“I have been in practice for 10 years, but somehow certain elements of my clinic day remained disorganized and thus disheartening. Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic. My days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant, allowing me to let my light shine in all parts of my life.”
Megan Blunda
Family Practitioner
Bend OR
“Joe is an intent listener, perceptive, and reflective. He uses a combination of humor and seriousness along with some of his own stories and experiences in his coaching.” “Joe’s coaching equipped me with a set of tools to use going forward so that I can more intentionally chart the course of my career and personal life in a way that honors my values.”
Eliza Hutchinson
Family Practioner
Country Doctor Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I gained more confidence in myself as a physician/healer with clarification of what I truly value and how to make more time for those things. Joe's sincere presence and interest in my life and struggles was priceless."
Christina Pease, MD
General Pediatrician
SeaMar Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"After working with Joe, I listen more reflectively and less emotionally, which allows me to connect with individual patients while leaving me with a little more energy for my family at the end of the day."
Corey Dickenson
Family Practitioner
Country Doctor Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care."
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
"Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic and my days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant."
Family Practitioner
Bend, OR
“I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care.”
Jessie Sutter
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
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Retreat & Workshop Participants
“As a result of our coaching sessions, I’ve learned to honor my boundaries at the workplace, both in what I’m willing to take on, and the time commitments I’m willing to make. Creating more defined hours of “work me vs home me” has allowed my family life to thrive and given me the mental space I’ve needed when I just want to turn off my work brain. I am more confident when I speak my mind in our team meetings, knowing that I am not an imposter, but a valuable member of a group.”
Jessica Henneman
ARNP
Seattle, WA
“Working in a caring profession it is easy to lose sight of your own goals while you’re busy mending others. Joe reminded me that I am the only voice and opinion that truly matters on this journey of professional experience and ultimately in life. His calm demeanor helped me to be more mindful of where I expend my energy.”
Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
“Before working with Joe, I was burnt out. I was clinically depressed and on an immunosuppressant for eczema due to unmanaged stress. I had trouble enjoying any aspects of my work and had constant anxiety. I had tried therapy and sought advice from supportive colleagues. Still, I often thought of retirement or of leaving medicine entirely. During the coaching program my eczema resolved on its own. I started working out regularly and took up a new hobby of playing golf with my husband. I am able to use my time off from work to re-charge and no longer dread work or even call as much as before. I am able to remember and relish the great privilege I have of bringing life into the world and I have energy to focus on the work of becoming the provider that patients need.”
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Hickory, NC
"Joe is open, non-judgmental, caring, thoughtful, flexible, easy to communicate with, and has a wealth of knowledge."
Shoshana Aleinikoff, MD
Family Physician
Individual Client and Retreat Participant
“Joe helped me identify values that were important to me. Even though we had completely different professional backgrounds, he was able to focus on my values and concerns rather than the minute details of my specialty, which was very helpful. Within a few sessions, I felt more confident at national meetings. Once I had decided to transition my career, he helped me navigate difficult conversations around my transition and identify what was important in my next job as I completed interviews. I am very excited for my future, and I have also noticed that coaching and professional comfort also spilled over into my home life with my family. I can’t recommend this strongly enough!”
Anita Kumar, MD PhD
Heme-Onc
Boston, MA
“I have been in practice for 10 years, but somehow certain elements of my clinic day remained disorganized and thus disheartening. Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic. My days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant, allowing me to let my light shine in all parts of my life.”
Megan Blunda
Family Practitioner
Bend OR
“Joe is an intent listener, perceptive, and reflective. He uses a combination of humor and seriousness along with some of his own stories and experiences in his coaching.” “Joe’s coaching equipped me with a set of tools to use going forward so that I can more intentionally chart the course of my career and personal life in a way that honors my values.”
Eliza Hutchinson
Family Practioner
Country Doctor Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I gained more confidence in myself as a physician/healer with clarification of what I truly value and how to make more time for those things. Joe's sincere presence and interest in my life and struggles was priceless."
Christina Pease, MD
General Pediatrician
SeaMar Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"After working with Joe, I listen more reflectively and less emotionally, which allows me to connect with individual patients while leaving me with a little more energy for my family at the end of the day."
Corey Dickenson
Family Practitioner
Country Doctor Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care."
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
"Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic and my days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant."
Family Practitioner
Bend, OR
“I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care.”
Jessie Sutter
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
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“Joe did an amazing job of creating a safe space where things could be said which needed to be said and heard by everyone on the team.”
Social Worker
Pediatric Palliative Care Team
“During our virtual workshop, Joe made people feel like it was a special sacred time even though it was over Zoom in this huge group. They commented, ‘It was amazing. The breakout sessions were so valuable and the way it was done was so thoughtful.’”
Physician Workshop Participant
Seattle, Washington
“Joe has a gift for providing structure in a way that allows everyone to have their input while still maintaining the goals for each session. He exhibited calm, warmth, acceptance, and openness to all members in the group.”
Clinical Psychologist
Behavioral Health Team
“Joe is an excellent facilitator. He levels the playing field with his attendees. He has you risk opening to his creative ideas. I always leave his sessions feeling a deep sense of joy!”
Chaplain
Adult Palliative Care Team
"This retreat addressed a crucial area of education currently lacking in a medical education field. All medical professionals should receive this type of education throughout their careers."
Physician Leadership Retreat Participant
"The retreat exceeded my expectations: deep learning of the essentials needed to not only live, but to thrive and lead. This retreat is not a sound bite rather than an immersion into the core of timeless leadership."
Physician Leadership Retreat Participant
"I came to this retreat with some concern that it would be more of the same focus on wellness that does not get to the heart of the issues around burnout. I came away with some revelatory insights into how I interact with others, clear ways I can take better care of myself, and an understanding of how self-care needs to be a priority for the sake of my family, coworkers, organization, and my patients."
Physician Leadership Retreat Participant
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Organizations
“As a result of our coaching sessions, I’ve learned to honor my boundaries at the workplace, both in what I’m willing to take on, and the time commitments I’m willing to make. Creating more defined hours of “work me vs home me” has allowed my family life to thrive and given me the mental space I’ve needed when I just want to turn off my work brain. I am more confident when I speak my mind in our team meetings, knowing that I am not an imposter, but a valuable member of a group.”
Jessica Henneman
ARNP
Seattle, WA
“Working in a caring profession it is easy to lose sight of your own goals while you’re busy mending others. Joe reminded me that I am the only voice and opinion that truly matters on this journey of professional experience and ultimately in life. His calm demeanor helped me to be more mindful of where I expend my energy.”
Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
“Before working with Joe, I was burnt out. I was clinically depressed and on an immunosuppressant for eczema due to unmanaged stress. I had trouble enjoying any aspects of my work and had constant anxiety. I had tried therapy and sought advice from supportive colleagues. Still, I often thought of retirement or of leaving medicine entirely. During the coaching program my eczema resolved on its own. I started working out regularly and took up a new hobby of playing golf with my husband. I am able to use my time off from work to re-charge and no longer dread work or even call as much as before. I am able to remember and relish the great privilege I have of bringing life into the world and I have energy to focus on the work of becoming the provider that patients need.”
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Hickory, NC
"Joe is open, non-judgmental, caring, thoughtful, flexible, easy to communicate with, and has a wealth of knowledge."
Shoshana Aleinikoff, MD
Family Physician
Individual Client and Retreat Participant
“Joe helped me identify values that were important to me. Even though we had completely different professional backgrounds, he was able to focus on my values and concerns rather than the minute details of my specialty, which was very helpful. Within a few sessions, I felt more confident at national meetings. Once I had decided to transition my career, he helped me navigate difficult conversations around my transition and identify what was important in my next job as I completed interviews. I am very excited for my future, and I have also noticed that coaching and professional comfort also spilled over into my home life with my family. I can’t recommend this strongly enough!”
Anita Kumar, MD PhD
Heme-Onc
Boston, MA
“I have been in practice for 10 years, but somehow certain elements of my clinic day remained disorganized and thus disheartening. Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic. My days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant, allowing me to let my light shine in all parts of my life.”
Megan Blunda
Family Practitioner
Bend OR
“Joe is an intent listener, perceptive, and reflective. He uses a combination of humor and seriousness along with some of his own stories and experiences in his coaching.” “Joe’s coaching equipped me with a set of tools to use going forward so that I can more intentionally chart the course of my career and personal life in a way that honors my values.”
Eliza Hutchinson
Family Practioner
Country Doctor Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I gained more confidence in myself as a physician/healer with clarification of what I truly value and how to make more time for those things. Joe's sincere presence and interest in my life and struggles was priceless."
Christina Pease, MD
General Pediatrician
SeaMar Community Health Center
Seattle, WA
"After working with Joe, I listen more reflectively and less emotionally, which allows me to connect with individual patients while leaving me with a little more energy for my family at the end of the day."
Corey Dickenson
Family Practitioner
Country Doctor Health Center
Seattle, WA
"I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care."
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
"Working with Joe allowed me to make my professional well-being a top priority, and allowed me to troubleshoot with someone knowledgeable, compassionate, and invested in my success. I am now getting out of work earlier every day, with much of my work done as I leave the clinic and my days off feel so much lighter and more pleasant."
Family Practitioner
Bend, OR
“I loved working with Joe. I came to him in a state of burnout and was able to find new wonder and possibility in my current job. I appreciate his approach of dreaming big, and really value his knowledge of self-compassion and self-care.”
Jessie Sutter
Pediatrician
Seattle, WA
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"Joe did an amazing job of creating a safe space where things could be said which needed to be said and heard by everyone on the team."
Social Worker
Pediatric Palliative Care Team
"Joe has a wealth of clinical experience and understands what it's like to work in community health with vulnerable populations. He has a real understanding of being in the grind in a clinical capacity or in an administrative or a leadership role."
Physician Leader
Seattle, WA
"During our workshop, Joe made people feel like it was a special sacred time even though it was over Zoom in this huge group. They commented, 'It was amazing. The breakout sessions were so valuable and the way it was done was so thoughtful.'"
Physician Workshop Participant
Seattle, WA
"He really brings a calmness to tense situations, seeing both sides of the table. He approaches every person with the same genuine spirit. You walk away having a better understanding of yourself, your strengths, and a better understanding of how to ask for support."
Health Administrator
Seattle, WA
"Joe exudes empathy and kindness, combined with cross-cultural awareness. He's a credible, holistic voice around healthcare, and has the wisdom and compassion of someone who's been there."
Dave Kwok
Executive Director
HopeCentral Pediatrics
Seattle, WA
"Joe has a gift for providing structure in a way that allows everyone to have their input while still maintaining the goals for each session. He exhibited calm, warmth, acceptance, and openness to all members in the group."
Clinical Psychologist
Behavioral Health Team
"Joe has really persevered with medicine as his calling. He's not naïve about the pressures, but he's also not cynical. He has compassion for his patients, but also for providers and still finds joy in his work."
Clinic Director
Seattle WA
"Joe is an excellent facilitator. He levels the playing field with his attendees. He has you risk opening to his creative ideas. I always leave his sessions feeling a deep sense of joy!"
Chaplain
Adult Palliative Care Team
"Joe's an incredible leader. People trust him and believe in his vision. He is able to bring people together and make them feel like a real team, all working with the same purpose. People trust him and are willing to go to difficult places with him. You meet Joe and you feel immediately comfortable and connected."
Becky Sherman, PhD
Physician Therapist and Coach
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Contact Joe today for a free consultation to transform your professional and personal life.
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