Join us for a 1.0 hour webinar and 30 minute workshop on the power in negotiating!
As surgeons, we are trained to advocate for our patients—but advocating for ourselves is an entirely different skill set. Whether negotiating contracts, navigating leadership opportunities, or asserting boundaries in the OR, mastering negotiation strategies is essential for career advancement and professional satisfaction.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll break down the basics of negotiation, explore tactics for difficult conversations, and practice skills to confidently advocate for yourself in high-stakes situations. You will leave the session with actionable strategies to increase your influence, maximize opportunities, and achieve your professional goals—all while maintaining their authenticity and authority.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the core principles of negotiation and power dynamics
- Develop a framework for advocating effectively in various professional settings
- Practice strategies for handling pushback, difficult personalities, and high-pressure scenarios
- Learn how to confidently articulate your value and secure what you deserve
- Understand how we get in our own way
This session is designed for surgeons at all career stages who want to sharpen their communication skills, enhance their professional leverage, and take control of their career trajectory.
Presented by:
Amy Vertrees, MD is a board-certified general surgeon, Army veteran, certified coach, author and founder of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series.
She served 17 years in the Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel, and deploying 3 times to Afghanistan and Iraq as a general surgeon. After leaving the military, she was an employed surgeon then created Columbia Surgical Partners, a private practice general surgery group. She discovered there were lessons that she was never taught in residency that were necessary for a successful surgical career.
She created the BOSS Business of Surgery Series to fill in that gap and has used everything that she has learned to become a successful private practice general surgeon. The BOSS series includes a highly rated podcast, group coaching and 1:1 coaching and the book “Become the BOSS MD: Success Beyond Residency.”
