Conversations - Dr. Kristen Woods

Learning about the intersection of medicine, coaching, leadership, psychology - fueled by curiosity all along the way - Dr. Kristen Woods shares her story and hope for how we create health in medicine!
Kristen Woods, MD MMM: Executive Coach
Kristen Woods partners with healthcare leaders to sharpen their executive presence, drive
organizational strategy, and unlock team potential. With 25 years of experience as both a family
physician and C-suite executive, she brings deep expertise in population health, change
management, Lean operations, and health system leadership.
Her coaching approach is systematic and results-driven, tailored to each leader's unique context
and strengths. Drawing on operational acumen and strategic insight, she helps clients navigate
their most pressing challenges with clarity and confidence.
Kristen's leadership journey spans from frontline physician leading care team transformation to
C-suite roles within an Accountable Care Organization and a national nonprofit health system. In
these positions, she drove strategy, optimized financial performance, and built cultures of
excellence, all while navigating complex organizational structures in a highly regulated
environment.
Committed to diversity in leadership, Kristen hosts The POD: a podcast for women leaders in
healthcare and has served on community boards advancing inclusivity.
Kristen lives her values of vitality and well-being through hiking, cross-country skiing, paddle
boarding, and exploring nature with her husband and three dogs.
Credentials
 MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
 Master of Medical Management, Carnegie Mellon University
 Certified Executive Coach
 Certified Trust Edge Partner
 Certified Facilitator, Navigational Conversations™
 Certified in DiSC® and Hogan Assessments
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email: kristen@orcinushealth.com