title: A Gift to Self: Leadership Coaching.
abstract: In this article, the distinction between mentoring, therapy, and coaching is made, with a focus on the value of leadership coaching. Seven attributes to consider when selecting a coach and a framework describing the value proposition for retaining a coach are presented.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Bleich
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D000071252:Mentoring / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*