Psychodynamic Success Coaching

Capable. Accomplished.
And still not moving
the way you should.

A structured, insight-driven coaching program for high-achieving professionals who want progress they can see — not just effort they can feel.

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40+ years in medicine & mental health

MD Board-Certified Psychiatrist

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Dr. Terry Hagan — Physician, Board-Certified Psychiatrist, High-Performance Coach

The Coach

A neurosurgeon who became a psychiatrist — because insight mattered more.

I practiced neurosurgery for 16 years. By every external measure, I had succeeded. Difficult residency, respected practice, the credential most people never attain. And yet I was not happy — and I could not have told you why.

It took years of my own psychotherapy to understand the pattern: I had grown up with a bar set at perfection. When the bar is perfection, every achievement falls short. You keep climbing, and the summit keeps moving.

Understanding that pattern changed the direction of my life. I retrained as a psychiatrist. Now I bring that same process to coaching: helping capable professionals move past the patterns that quietly limit them.

MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine (1979)
Neurosurgery residency & 16 years of practice
Board-Certified Psychiatrist · 17+ years
Psychodynamic psychotherapy & CBT trained
Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute

The Pattern

Most high achievers are running on effort — without understanding what is underneath it.

You are intelligent. You work hard. You know your field. Yet progress feels slower than it should. Focus fragments. Momentum fades between good intentions.

Most people respond by working harder. That rarely fixes it — because the problem usually is not effort. It is the patterns underneath the effort.

Psychodynamic coaching works in the opposite order: insight first, execution follows.

You understand your field deeply

— but progress feels slower than it should

You work hard and set goals

— but momentum fades between insights

You have tried productivity systems

— but they do not account for how your mind works

You are capable of more

— and it is starting to bother you

Is This For Me?

This work is designed for a specific kind of professional.

This is a fit if you are…

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An executive, physician, attorney, founder, or senior professional
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Already functioning at a high level and wanting to rise further
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Willing to reflect, experiment, and build new patterns over time
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Ready for individualized work, not a generic formula
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Experiencing inconsistent performance despite clear capability
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Someone who has tried productivity systems and found they do not fit how your mind works

This is not a fit if you need…

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Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, or medical treatment
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Psychotherapy or clinical mental health services
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A quick motivational boost or accountability buddy
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A rigid productivity formula with no room for reflection
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External accountability without personal responsibility

The Process

A structured arc — not open-ended conversations.

Apply

Complete the short screening questions on this page. Honest answers allow Dr. Hagan to determine fit accurately — for both of you.

Clarity Conversation

If your application looks like a strong fit, you will be invited to a free one-hour call. Its sole purpose is fit determination in both directions. No sales pressure.

Coaching Module Begins

A standard module is 12 core sessions plus 2 bonus sessions over up to six months. Weekly or bi-weekly cadence, tailored to your schedule.

Insight → Execution

Early sessions build understanding of how your mind operates under demand. Later sessions translate that insight into practical structure and daily follow-through.

Progress You Can See

Not effort you can feel. The measure of this work is results in your actual professional and personal performance.

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Since joining the program, I have seen a significant improvement in my personal and professional life. My coach helped me increase my self-awareness and understand my strengths and weaknesses, which allowed me to set and achieve meaningful goals. I am now able to make important decisions with confidence.

Stacey Stokes — Product Marketing Strategist

Apply Now

Start with a Clarity Conversation.

Answer eight short questions so Dr. Hagan can review your situation before the call. If there is a strong fit, you will receive an invitation to schedule your free one-hour session.

Important: This is a coaching relationship — not a doctor–patient relationship. Dr. Hagan does not diagnose, prescribe, or provide psychiatric or medical treatment through this program. Coaching is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, or crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Step 1 of 9

Let’s start with some context.

This takes about 5 minutes. All responses are reviewed personally by Dr. Hagan.

Your full name *

Email address *

Current professional role / title *

How did you come across Dr. Hagan’s work?

What feels stuck — or not moving the way it should?

Describe what is happening in your professional or personal performance right now. Be specific.

What have you already tried — and why do you think it has not worked?

People who have already tried the standard answers and found them incomplete tend to get the most from this work.

What specifically resonated with you about Dr. Hagan’s approach?

Not a test. This helps determine whether what drew you here aligns with what this coaching actually delivers.

Are you in a position to commit time, attention, and energy to a coaching process?

A standard module runs up to six months. Sessions are weekly or bi-weekly. The work requires genuine reflection between sessions.

Yes — I can commit meaningfully right now No — my schedule will not allow it at this time Unsure — I would want to discuss this on the call

High-performance coaching is a meaningful investment. Are you in a position to invest at an executive coaching level?

Dr. Hagan keeps his roster deliberately small. Pricing is consistent with the depth and caliber of the work.

Yes Possibly — depending on structure and timing Not at this time

Is there anything you believe would make this not a good fit?

Optional — honest self-awareness here saves everyone’s time.

Why does this matter to you now, rather than later?

This is the most important question. People with a genuine answer tend to do the best work.

One last step — how can we reach you?

If your application is a strong fit, you will receive an invitation to schedule your Clarity Conversation.

Phone number

Optional. May be used by our AI scheduling assistant to confirm your appointment.

Preferred contact method

Email Phone / text Either

Application received.

Thank you — Dr. Hagan will personally review your responses. If there is a strong fit, you will hear within 48 hours.

In the meantime, you are welcome to pre-select a time below. Your slot is confirmed only after review.

Prefer a conversation first? Request a consultation or call +1 (502) 973-1078 — we respond within 1 business day.

Capable. Accomplished. And still not moving the way you should.