Core Values and Essentialism: The Key to Decisiveness | Women in Medicine Summit™ (WIMS) 2026
Our Founder and Principal Coach, Cecilia Cruz, was a speaker at the 8th annual Women in Medicine Summit™ (WIMS) held in Chicago. The purpose of this event is to educate, empower, and advance women in healthcare. WIM works to connect and support women through mentorship, leadership initiatives and an extensive network.
In her presentation Core Values and Essentialism: The Key to Decisiveness, Dr. Cruz demonstrates how defining our deepest core values and practicing essentialism is what empowers us to create the life we want. To live life and not let life live us.
Finding Joy in the Chaos of the ER
"Drop the Mic" | ACEP26 Scientific Assembly Chicago
Our Founder and Principal Coach, Cecilia Cruz, was invited to participate in the "Drop the Mic" speaking competition during ACEP26 Scientific Assembly held in Chicago, and organized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Gathering a vast number of emergency physicians, researchers, and health care leaders, this is one of the largest emergency medicine conferences in the world.
Her talk titled: Finding Joy in the Chaos of the ER, focused on how we can train to recognize, assess, and shift negative thoughts, emotions, and reactions when we are faced with challenge and conflict. When we intentionally practice, build and strengthen this skill, we can be empowered to choose how we want to face challenges.
Training Our Brain to Respond to Challenges: Insights from a Presentation to the Village of Deerfield
Our Founder and Principal Coach, Cecilia Cruz, had the opportunity to present "Training Our Brain to Respond in the Face of Challenge" as part of our outreach program, which is focused on giving back to our communities. This presentation aimed to empower employees from the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, with the knowledge and tools to gain greater control over their responses, leading to more fulfilling and intentional lives.
Platinum Win! Our Podcast "Facing Hostile Patients" Takes Top Honors
We're ecstatic to announce that our Founder and Principal Coach has won a Platinum Hermes Creative Award for the Vizient Podcast, "Facing Hostile Patients"!
This award recognizes the importance of mental fitness for doctors on the front lines. The healthcare field can be demanding, and equipping yourself with mental flexibility is key to navigating challenging interactions with patients.
Tune in and empower yourself to thrive in the face of any challenge!
Healthcare Burnout Symposium
New York, NY
Our CEO, Cecilia Cruz, recently led a workshop at the Healthcare Burnout Symposium and had an amazing experience. The event provided an excellent platform to exchange ideas with other leading professionals in the field. We are grateful to all the organizers, attendees, and colleagues for their hard work and dedication toward addressing the critical issue of well-being in the healthcare sector.
Connection: The Antidote to Physician Burnout and Attrition | Cecilia Cruz | TEDxSUNYUpstate
Our CEO, Cecilia Cruz, led a TEDx talk where she explored the antidote to physician burnout and attrition. Dr. Cecilia Cruz has an MPH in International Health and is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over twenty years of experience. In 2018 Dr. Cruz was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Although that was a very challenging time, it created a pause in the demands and expectations of day-to-day life allowing Dr. Cruz the opportunity to deeply contemplate her life, her values, and her purpose.
Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine
Denver, CO
The Rocky Mountain Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine hosted a thought-provoking presentation by the CEO of MARPE, focusing on the potential of Positive Intelligence (PI) to empower emergency room physicians.
Physicians in the emergency department face a unique set of challenges. Long hours, high-pressure situations, and critical decision-making can take a toll on their mental well-being. The MARPE CEO addressed these concerns by highlighting the benefits of Positive Intelligence.
This conference appearance by the MARPE CEO underscores the growing recognition of Positive Intelligence as a valuable tool for professionals in high-stress environments.