Gail Siskind

Ethics Conduct Communication

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.”

Maya Angelou

Qualifications

Highly regarded as a seasoned, thought leader and change agent in professional regulation, Gail Siskind, RN MA has become recognized as a sought after expert to coach and instruct individuals in areas such as ethics; managing challenging professional boundaries and relationships; and effective communication.

Skills

Gail uses a variety of strategies which help individuals to reflect on behaviour, assess challenges they face and re-frame the behaviour to moderate adverse issues, improve professional conduct, and enhance communication skills.

Building capacity through

Conducting research on mentoring
Mentoring newly minted leaders in professional regulation
Coursework in negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, challenging conversations and coaching
Creating innovative programs for alternate dispute resolution
Collaborating to train health professionals to adjudicate as members of discipline hearing panels

“Again thank you so much for your help. You have made a real difference in my own understanding of ethics and led to rather profound self reflection”

Physician

“Thank you for making this process a lot easier. You are very professional, compassionate, knowledgable, wise and an excellent role model. I will recommend your services to anyone who may benefit.”

Registered Nurse

“Your approach is a good one. It worked for me. The content covered all my issues. I have nothing but positive comments. You made it very comfortable for me to participate which was hard for me to do.”

Registered Optician

“Words cannot express how much gratitude I have since our meeting today. I have learned more today than I have experienced in many years.”

Nurse

“I wish that this course had been made available to me at the time the investigation started. Your professional point of view is very useful. It was a pleasure and a good learning experience working with you.”

Physician

“You made it feel safe for me to do this work and helped me gain insight.”

Physician

“I learned about my mistakes. I know where I am and where I am going. I am in control. This was a good opportunity for me... a sensitive issue, I can talk to you.”

Dentist

“It was clear that the course you provided was of a high calibre.”

Pharmacist

Communication

Excellent communication skills enable me to establish rapport, manage goal-directed and sensitive interactions. Each interaction with the physician models professional relationships/boundaries.

Assessment

Well-honed assessment skills from clinical and organizational responsibilities are critical to understanding an individual’s ‘frame of mind’ and readiness for learning/commitment to change.

Coaching

Coaching skills have been enhanced by having coached over 250 health care professionals in developing appropriate professional behaviours in the workplace.

Leadership

A seasoned and thoughtful leader and expert across several industries and disciplines, evidenced by many career successes.

Book your consultation with Gail today:

Take advantage of my no obligation consultation. Let me help you address your immediate concerns and work with you on a viable long-term strategy. Complete the following form or call 416.638.3882