Meet the Author,

As an Award Winning Author, I'm a physician, and certified executive professional coach. I bring a unique blend of medical expertise and coaching skills. My background includes comprehensive ophthalmology, specializing in cataract and refractive surgery.

I attended the University of Michigan’s Honors Program in Philosophy and Cellular & Molecular Biology. During my medical education at the University of Michigan Medical School, I transitioned from an MD-PhD candidate to a Howard Hughes Research Scholar, spending a year at NIH conducting research. The residency followed in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia. I am a Clinical Associate Professor at the Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology. Today's professionals, including physicians, are navigating a challenging landscape.

As a woman physician, I intimately understand the juggling act required to balance home responsibilities, raising three children, and a demanding professional life that spans clinic work, hospital duties, surgeries, and on-call shifts. I recognize that amidst these demands, it can be difficult for physicians to find the time for self-reflection and personal growth.
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I wrote the book Happy Successful You to empower readers to make intentional choices and create purposeful and meaningful lives within philosophical frameworks.

‍Happy Successful You won the Gold Medal Award in the category of Business—Women & Business in the 2024 Global Book Award.

Christine E. Lee, MD, CPE, PCC

Kind words from my clients

I’m honored to have helped these exceptional clients achieve a fruitful career path.

"Coaching has allowed me to become more intentional about my life and encouraging others as we assume increasing team leadership. The best part of the coaching was learning how to ask questions to help ourselves, each other, and our colleagues."
- Michelle S

" Coaching has allowed me to be able to slow down, analyze the internal self prior to reacting /responding to the external environment. It has provided structure in approach when taking care of oneself with caring for others. I believe the best part of coaching is learning to analyze oneself and see a bigger picture of situations."
- Allan L

"I was introduced to Dr. Lee’s leadership coaching session by a friend who feels Dr. Lee has helped her tremendously. I am a shy and introverted person and I have never wanted to be a leader so I was not sure what I would benefit from these sessions. After just a few sessions with Dr. Lee, I realized that many things I encountered with difficulty, or I had trouble with in daily life could be resolved much easier by changing my thought process...I have become a happier person and gained significant amount of positive energy which greatly helps me with my career, social, as well as personal life. Thank you Dr. Lee for all your coaching and I highly recommend Dr. Lee to anyone who wants to change themselves to be a better and happier person."
- MW

“Christine's guidance throughout this coaching journey has been truly wonderful. She asked thoughtful questions and held great space that allowed me to dig deeper into my own thoughts and motives. I've found some of my self-imposed barriers (which I didn't even really know I was subconsciously feeding) have started to melt away. It's been an enlightening process of self-discovery and I have a more solidified framework to approach my personal and professional lives! Thanks so much!!!"
- HEIDI

“Thank you so much for your coaching! Your coaching molded me to the person who I wanted to be! I am grateful!"
- H. Kim, MD.

"Dr. Lee had the keen ability to gently guide me in the process of self-discovery, allowing me to set my own personal goals. She didn't impose a set agenda, instead she asked thoughtful questions and listened intently to my answers, becoming a real sounding board. In the short amount of time, she allowed space so that I could think deeper and uncover my own steps towards change. This is true empowerment, wow!"
- Ester

"I have never talked to a coach before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was surprisingly really great. It’s helpful to talk to someone in a similar field about work/life balance. Christine Lee was very insightful. I look forward to more sessions with her!"
- Young woman faculty at Baylor College of Medicine

"“Be your own advocate when thoughts start becoming negative or situations are tough."
- A Surgical Resident Group or Ophthalmology Resident Group at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

"“Think about my ideal outcomes and then develop goals from that."
- A Surgical Resident Group or Ophthalmology Resident Group at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

"This was the best session. I think it’s helpful to discuss coaching and why teaching it to others in a group setting can be beneficial to get everyone involved. I believe the group dynamics are really important and finding different group exercises to discuss stress relief, goals, fears, and letting us know the environment is completely safe in accordance with HIPPA is important so we can be completely honest about our experiences and feelings. Thank you."
- A Surgical Resident Group or Ophthalmology Resident Group at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

"I enjoyed talking with my co-residents. These wellness sessions allowed to strengthen our personal and professional skills."
- A Surgical Resident Group or Ophthalmology Resident Group at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

"The interaction with other residents and seeing their goals at different stages of training."
- Resident from Thrive Program

"The technique of asking someone who's had a bad day 'what would a perfect day have looked like?'"
- Resident from Thrive Program

"Coaching has allowed me to become more intentional about my life and encouraging others as we assume increasing team leadership. The best part of the coaching was learning how to ask questions to help ourselves, each other, and our colleagues."
- Michelle S

"I would like to wholeheartedly thank Dr. Lee for her coaching sessions. I would highly recommend her as a valuable resource. My journey would have been less stressful and more enjoyable had I known earlier what I learned from Dr. Lee. Especially younger physicians, and even older ones like myself, will benefit from her coaching."
- B.L.

"I really enjoyed the time of reflection and was able to take away pearls of wisdom on prioritization. What struck me the most was about finding my inspiration - even on the past events/accomplishments -- why I do the things I do. I think reflecting and then verbalizing them helped shift my focus and find the true motives that re-energized me!"
- R.D.

"I have never talked to a coach before so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was surprisingly really great. It's helpful to talk to someone in a similar field about work/life balance. Christine Lee was very insightful. I look forward to more sessions with her!"
- Young woman faculty at Baylor College of Medicine

"This was the best session. I think it’s helpful to discuss coaching and why teaching it to others in a group setting can be beneficial to get everyone involved. I believe the group dynamics are really important and finding different group exercises to discuss stress relief, goals, fears, and letting us know the environment is completely safe in accordance with HIPPA is important so we can be completely honest about our experiences and feelings. Thank you."
- Young faculty at Thrive Program