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Project 90 - Career Support

As we approach the British Society of Gastroenterology’s 90th anniversary in 2027, we are proud to introduce two new initiatives to support members throughout their careers and reflects BSG’s ongoing commitment to improving recruitment, retention, and career satisfaction across the gastroenterology sector.

FOCUS ONE - GROUP COACHING

Introducing BSG’s Group Coaching Programme.

We are proud to be partnering with the Clarity Hub to bring members a brand-new group coaching programme.

This programme is designed to support member development and professional growth. Working with the team at the Clarity Hub, we will be identifying and recruiting members to participate in a focused coaching initiative, with an emphasis on cultivating critical skills and competencies aligned with the evolving needs of the future workforce.


How Group Coaching works

The Clarity Hub will provide high-quality coaching to up to 40 BSG members (up to 10 members per group), at four critical stages in their careers. These include pathways to Greater Career Satisfaction, New Professional Role, Back to Work & Retirement.

Our structured 6-session group coaching programme combines evidence-based career development strategies with the power of peer support and expert coaching. Each session builds on the last, guiding you through a proven framework to shift from burnout to balance, from confusion to clarity. 

Benefits of the Programme:

  • Regular 90-minute group coaching sessions online via Teams
  • Workbooks and reflective exercises between sessions
  • Tools to identify values, strengths, and purpose
  • Real-time peer feedback and supportive accountability
  • Led by experienced coaches
  • WhatsApp groups to offer support between sessions 

Find out about Group Coaching

Group coaching is a format where coaches work with a small group of individuals with a common goal or focus, to help them achieve personal or professional growth. Find out more about the BSG Group Coaching Sessions in this video.

Applications for Group Cohort Two - Pathways to a New Role are now OPEN.

Applications for further group coaching sessions shall open in due course.

Pathways to a New Role (Now Open)

Pathways to Greater Career Satisfaction (Now Closed)

Pathways Back To Work (Coming Soon)

Pathways to Retirement (Coming Soon)

Who are The Clarity Hub? 

The Clarity Hub are a coaching and mentoring specialist organisation which works with individuals, groups, teams and Boards in a variety of ways including one-to-one coaching, group coaching, Board development and sense-making workshops.   Through all of this work, they aim to bring clarity.  They help individuals and teams to put the systems and habits in place that enable them to live the life they want to, in the most productive and satisfaction filled way possible.  They will help members to set and achieve goals, and harness and make the most of ambition.  


         FOCUS TWO - INTRODUCTION TO COACHING SKILLS

The Introduction to Coaching Skills workshop, delivered in partnership with the Faculty of Medical Coaches took place virtually on the 19th of November 2025.


This interactive half-day session was designed to help BSG members strengthen their listening, questioning, and rapport-building abilities—skills that can transform everyday conversations with patients and colleagues. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and guided reflection, participants explored the foundations of coaching: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Read the feedback to the workshop below!

Introduction to Coaching Skills Feedback

"Excellent intro to coaching"
Time to think about ways of doing things differently and the importance of listening and controlling your advice monster. Really thought provoking to reflect on my own behaviours and to empower me with tools going forward.
"Really insightful & helpful"
I felt it was all relevant and built a lot of knowledge in a short period of time. Great balance between didactic and practice. I would be interested in doing the next stage of coaching mentioned.
"Well organised and interactive"
Good balance of teaching and participation. The Small group format worked very nicely. All done in a very safe and supportive way that encouraged participation.
Workstream Lead
Dr John McGoran 
I have practised as a consultant gastroenterologist in Derry/Londonderry since October 2020, having trained in the UK, including a clinical research fellowship with a focus on upper GI disorders and therapeutic endoscopy. Throughout my career I have had a keen interest in the workplace environment and professional experience. In 2017 I completed a medical education MSc focusing on career transition and continue to foster an interest in that aspect of professional life as a gastroenterologist and specifically as TPD for gastroenterology in Northern Ireland. I hope that Project90 can be a means through which the BSG supports members going through changes in their careers.



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