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I’m Carmen Quatman, MD, PhD—a surgeon-scientist, leadership strategist, and performance coach committed to helping high-impact professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Through CEQ Coaching & Consulting, I bring a strategic, human-centered approach that supports individuals and organizations as they navigate complexity and pursue meaningful transformation. My coaching blends systems thinking, behavioral science, and real-world leadership experience to illuminate strengths, unlock potential, and help clients unleash the inner hero in their leadership journey.
Trained through Drexel University’s Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine, OSU’s Faculty Leadership Institute, and Indiana University’s Healthcare Innovation program, I support academic faculty and healthcare professionals across all career stages navigating transitions, academic identity, and leadership impact. With NIH, PCORI, and other foundation funding, my research expertise spans many topics including health services research, basic science, implementation science, and biomedical innovation and I bring a systems-thinking lens to coaching. She completed training at the Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) level in Executive Leadership, Organizational Development, and Life Coaching from the International Coaching Federation Accredited Symbiosis Coaching program
To elevate human and organizational performance through evidence-based coaching, strategic insight, and systems-driven transformation.
To be the premier partner for developing resilient, high-performing leaders and organizations in high-stakes environments—empowering individuals, teams, and systems to thrive with clarity, purpose, and sustained excellence.
CEQ is positioned as an elite, science-informed coaching and consulting firm supporting high-stakes professions. Our approach integrates rigorous evidence, psychological safety, and disciplined operational frameworks. CEQ’s value proposition centers on elevating leadership capacity, aligning systems, and creating long-term performance readiness.
CEQ messaging is tailored for physicians, researchers, executives, and institutional leaders operating in complex, high-pressure environments. Marketing emphasizes measurable outcomes, systems improvement, and leadership excellence.
Structured, evidence-based coaching guided by research and behavioral science.
Confidential, ethical, and grounded in trust.
Performance that honors well-being, identity, and purpose.
Clear strategies that align people, processes, and behaviors.
Measurable progress and disciplined execution toward your goals.
Courageous change that creates meaningful, lasting impact.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with you—collaboratively and intentionally.
