Katie's Leadership Lounge (Katie Quinney )
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| 24 Mar 2024 | Welcome to the leadership lounge | 00:15:28 | |
Welcome to the first episode of Katie's Leadership Lounge. A long time coming, this is done over perfect and explores the breadth and width of leadership. The lounge is a place to pause, think, reflect and boost your healthcare leadership. Subscribe to the No Jedi Email here References: | |||
| 13 Apr 2024 | Should I grit or should I quit ? | 00:14:51 | |
Being clear and confident in your values as a healthcare leader is key to knowing if you should grit or quit. Find your 2 core values with this workbook. Susan David | When to grit and when to quit Carol Dweck | Growth Mindset TED talk Simon Sinek | The Infinite Game | |||
| 20 Apr 2024 | When there isn’t enough | 00:21:28 | |
Get your gratitude workbook here Check out Acumen Academy and Scott Sonenshein on Resourcefulness Find out more about the Grateful in April campaign Sign up for the ‘No Jedi’ email here | |||
| 27 Apr 2024 | We aren’t meant to do this alone | 00:21:48 | |
This week’s show notes: Mentorloop - why you need a personal advisory board 7 people you need on your advisory board Gratitude Resources: Gratitude Practice guide - your quick start for moments of daily gratitude. Gratitude Workbook - explore ways to deepen or build your practice of gratitude. | |||
| 04 May 2024 | Does it feel like you’re drowning? | 00:18:21 | |
Show notes: Get the weekly No Jedi email here When there is a lot to do, multitasking isn’t going to help. More tips for working through overwhelm. This is the book I’ve been reading this week. Attention, distractions, the fallacy of multitasking and ways to limit those distractions. Where can you change the narrative, where are the bright spots? | |||
| 11 May 2024 | How to change when change is hard. | 00:32:14 | |
Want to know more about the miracle question sign up for the No Jedi email here. Switch webpage, resources and more. The knee, the bike and the ever-growing TED talk. How I created a habit with a 2-minute rule. What having a growth mindset actually means. | |||
| 18 May 2024 | Are you there yet? | 00:19:15 | |
Developing a Growth Mindset Are you longing to see beyond the immediate challenges and firefighting? Does it feel like an uphill struggle with no clear way of making progress beyond the day-to-day? That’s OK. You haven’t worked that out yet. There is magic in that word ‘yet’. The power of the word ‘yet’ is a key part of having a Growth Mindset. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of psychologist Carol Dweck, and introduced in her book Mindset. In this podcast we explore what a growth mindset is, why it matters for a leader in healthcare and ways you can develop a growth mindset. Links and Resources Subscribe for weekly ideas and inspiration Mindset the book | |||
| 25 May 2024 | Pink Shirt Day for Life | 00:25:33 | |
| 01 Jun 2024 | Taking time to celebrate. | 00:19:24 | |
Swamped with deadlines, expectations, endless tasks and new priorities every week it can feel pointless to stop and celebrate - after all, there is so much more to be done. This week we’re chatting about the difference a pause to celebrate can make for you and your team. It’s an episode to remind you of hope, and the impact that celebrating your wins, however small can make. It’s also a chance for me to shout out to the people who helped me reach this milestone. Links and Resources Don’t miss the weekly email sign-up here. Freshly updated Getting-it-done worksheets What are the qualities of high-impact leaders? | |||
| 08 Jun 2024 | How do you build trust when you and your team aren’t in the same location? | 00:24:05 | |
Summary When challenged with a team spread across a country or across 24/7 shifts what can you do to build and maintain trust in you and each other? Reviewing two specific resources we’ll explore the ways suggested for remote teams and think about them specifically from a healthcare perspective. These ideas work just as well when your team is located together - so this episode is a win-win for everyone. Links and Resources Building trust and accountability in remote work environments Sign up for the weekly email to get more ideas, tips and tools on trust here Download the Qualities of High Impact Leaders and sign up for the email at the same time Book a call with me to talk about how The Emotional Culture Deck could help your team. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | How to rethink managing up | 00:19:03 | |
The first step to managing up is working out what it means for you. There are a lot of different perspectives when you start to look around. This episode explores some key ideas for the leader in healthcare when they are looking at their relationship with their boss. From communication to listening, to how to get the best from each other along with what managing up isn’t - and why that is crucial in healthcare. Ending with the most magical advice I was given that shifts the perspective and makes the next steps you need to take obvious. Links and Resources Download the Qualities of High Impact Leaders and sign up for the weekly email. Book a call with me to talk about what it’s like being a leader in healthcare right now. Managing up without sucking up Guide to managing up: What it means and why it’s important | Culture Amp A Tactical Guide to Managing Up: 30 Tips from the Smartest People We Know | |||
| 22 Jun 2024 | How do you know if you are thriving or surviving? | 00:15:36 | |
Bonus in this episode – tops tips for handling mistakes or problems. Links Subscribe to the email to hear about Opposite World Tuhi Stationary - my amazing planner with a daily energy check-in | |||
| 29 Jun 2024 | Two things I know about getting stuff done. | 00:25:27 | |
What do you do when faced with challenges, unexpected barriers and things just not working? This week we're discussing the tension of getting things done, asking for help and solving problems and how they are seemingly linked together with writing a roster. Links and resources Subscribe for the weekly inbox bright spot | |||
| 06 Jul 2024 | I don’t want to keep fighting fires, I want to stop them from starting. | 00:24:48 | |
If the fires keep coming and it’s beginning to get you down, this episode is for you. Prompted by an actual statement from a regular listener, I took to learning how fires are prevented and some of the tactics of those who fight fires in the wild. I took that and coupled it with some ideas out there on how you can move slightly into the realm of preventing fires rather than fighting them. As with all things, you are looking for a 1% shift. If your day is 90% fire fighting, don’t expect to jump to 0% immediately. Yes, make a goal (which might not be 0) but also what would 80% or 85% look like and what will it take to get it to that? Prevention is always harder, slower and less sticky. There is less heroism and excitement. It’s more planning and organising. It’s investment rather than splurging. If they aren’t your strengths - who can help you, what can you leverage? Links and Resources Subscribe for weekly ideas and inspiration 4 Reasons You’re Always Putting Out Fires at Work | The Muse Preventing Burnout: How to Tackle Fire Fighting in the Workplace Always Putting Out Fires at Work? Here’s a Checklist to Keep You Calm 7 Ways To "Put Out Fires" Like Firefighters - Calendar Plus I take requests….what’s the thing that you want to hear about on the podcast? | |||
| 13 Jul 2024 | Three lessons from Lego | 00:24:50 | |
Having a space and time for play is one of the things that supports a healthy mind. I enjoyed the play and had a great time building the Lego gift. I couldn’t help but notice 3 aspects that make it a joyful experience. The instructions are broken down into small achievable chunks. Never overwhelming, though with a little challenge and stretch from time to time. Breaking things up and taking the first step - brilliant wisdom. Practice making progress. Starting slowly with some of the more detailed pieces, I noticed I got quicker, then more confident, then almost efficient. Learning and evolving how we do things, is natural. And if you are new in a role or to leadership, it’s OK that things feel hard or slow. You’ve got this, you will get better, and you will feel more confident. Practice makes progress. Lego always has enough pieces. I trust they will be there, and that there is even a little buffer in the system with some space pieces. This was harder. Right now it can feel like there isn’t enough in the system to do what you want or need to do. Time, money and people are all in demand. The processes and systems are clogged up, so it feels even harder. Listen I try to pull out what is in your control and what potential things you could even play with. Links and Resources Subscribe for weekly ideas and inspiration What question or conundrum would you like me to explore in The Leadership Lounge? | |||
| 20 Jul 2024 | 5 things to help you focus, make progress and avoid feeling overwhelmed. | 00:22:13 | |
If you’re tackling a big thing - make your plan. It seems logical to work out the time things might take and then schedule them, but it can be a skipped step. When you’re overwhelmed with the sheer amount of things on the list it can help sort the wood for the trees and get an idea of when you might be able to complete the work. Set yourself up well If you are doing some focused work, or even just getting through the day - what is going to help you be successful and flow well? What information can you build on? What data or resources do you need to have to enable your work to flow? The environment you best work in, the snacks that will help, the coffee? Who can you connect with Co-working spaces have been a great place for accountability and support for me. Do you feel alone in your leadership role? What does the concept look like for you - a peer in a similar role, facing similar challenges? Where can you connect and chat, help and be helped? What can help hold you to account for projects and pieces of work you have decided are a priority? Notice your energy, what are you feeling highly energised, when less so? Where can you adapt your flow of work to help match that energy? Finally, speak to yourself like a good friend. You’ve got this, look how much you have achieved, keep going, you’re making great progress. You’re exactly where you are meant to be Links and Resources Subscribe for weekly ideas and inspiration Getting it done sheets | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Clear is kind: the feedback sandwich isn’t. | 00:21:55 | |
I got caught up in an incredible documentary this weekend, and while I loved it and learnt a lot and was super impressed one thing stood out. It was painful to watch when feedback and messaging being delivered were neither clear or direct. They did care personally and this is one aspect of the Radical Candor model - the other part is to challenge directly. What was happening in the show reminded me of the feedback sandwich - a tool - that admittedly 30 years ago was being taught and used as a way to give feedback. This episode leans heavily on the work of Kim Scott and the team at Radical Candor. Links to the places I’ve specifically quoted from and used to build this episode are all below. So we cover:- The 6 reasons why the feedback sandwich doesn’t work. What to do instead and what this can look like in practice. Share the value of sitting with the discomfort of critical feedback. Why appreciative feedback is part of this equation. Links and Resources How to get and give feedback at work When was the last time anyone said thank you to you? | |||
| 03 Aug 2024 | Stronger together: relationships are the remedy. | 00:27:04 | |
Tentatively contributing my ideas to the very public conversation about healthcare. What I think are two of the elephants that we need to talk about. Why the political nature of healthcare isn't helping us do what we need to do and why the strong voice of the medical profession needs to be part of the conversation. We wrap up thinking about the cards you’ve been dealt and what the landscape looks like for you - what do you do and where can you focus to make a difference. Equally conscious that this is winter in Aotearoa and all that comes with that, high demand, high occupancy, sickness and in an environment where you can’t spend and need to save money and deliver results! So what’s one thing, to think about, to take a small step? It’s the small steps every day that are going to bring about the change we want. Highlight Ideas How are you moving between the balcony and the dance floor? What are your relationship-building skills like? Are you clear about what game you are playing? Are you getting out of the way so people can do their job? How do you know if you have a physiologically safe space? Who is your first team? How are you finding and sharing the bright spots? Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game Showing up and finding the bright spots. Let me know what you think of the podcast here - don’t forget to follow and rate on wherever you listen | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | Sometimes you need to go slow to go fast. | 00:21:57 | |
There is SO much going on. The demands are increasing, expectations keep growing and the prize of being busy can be appealing. The thing is that isn’t sustainable, nor will it enable you to do your best work - and right now - your best is needed. At times of great change, and uncertainty there is potential and possibility and being at your best matters. This week we explore why this matters and the difference it can make when you do. There are also a few practical and pragmatic ways to find that space to pause. Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Are you in need of an opposite world? Let me know what you think of the podcast here - don’t forget to follow and rate wherever you listen Or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | How are you defining success? | 00:16:14 | |
What are the factors you use to define success? This week we’ll look at what getting clear on success can give you and your team. It’s also a chance to look broader, wider and deeper at the factors that make up success. Plus a question that will reframe how you think about success. Defining success as an organisation and a team. Why your personal definition of success matters. The clarity you get when you define success. Success isn’t pie, there is enough for us all. Celebrating and sharing the joy of the success of others. Links and Resources 5 qualiies of high-impact healthcare leaders Acumen Academy Course Catalogue Have you found your hedgehog? Video from Jim Collins Let me know what you think of the podcast here - don’t forget to follow and rate wherever you listen
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| 23 Aug 2024 | Does your leadership have a season? | 00:19:49 | |
Spring is in the air and I got to wondering if leadership has seasons. And of course, we have seasons as leaders, time for high energy full on summer and times of more reflective and considerate winter. What does this mean for you, your team and the organisation you’re in? What season are you in right now? I get into the gardening theme and think about how we create the environment for growth and nurture those developing their skills in their first leadership role. We take that into the practical day-to-day setting and the natural flow of energy through the day means you are more suited to certain types of work at certain times of day. The leadership lounge challenge is to notice those different moments and make the most of them. The leadership theme for each season The cycle of growth, change and transition What does looking after new leaders mean Paying attention to your environment Scanning the horizon How your energy changes throughout the day Creating more time by making your day work for you Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Movement and leaders have seasons Moving between the dancefloor and the balcony Let me know what you think of the podcast here - don’t forget to follow and rate wherever you listen Sign up for the No Jedi email here Or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | What’s helping healthcare leaders to keep showing up? | 00:22:45 | |
You want to be credible, confident, and clear, yet you also need to be honest and open. If your job is on the line, or you are not sure what will happen next it’s hard to hold both of those. Your fears and worries will show through your words, your tone and how you hold yourself. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can hide it. Equally don’t think that your teams don’t know what’s going on. Show them how you walk through uncertainty holding onto hope and in alignment with your values. - Noticing how you are showing up and the impact it has - The contagious nature of how you show up - Having a good handle on the facts - The countdown of articles with ideas to think about - Looking to the leaders that inspire you - Choosing courage over comfort - Care transparency - Taking the long view Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders 9 Things Great Leaders Do in Difficult Times 7 ways to show great leadership in tough times 3 stratergies for Leading through Difficult Times Perform under pressure by Dr Ceri Evans Dare to Lead by Brené Brown The Healthy Mind Platter Webinar What do you think of the podcast? Sign up for the No Jedi email here Or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | Healthcare Leaders: 5 benefits from reading fiction. | 00:20:58 | |
“The quality of our reading stands as an index to the quality of our thought” Maryanne Wolf, cognitive scientist. The evidence is out for why reading fiction supports you as a leader, developing capacities and capabilities that will support you with the challenges and context of healthcare right now. Increasing understanding and building empathy Build your emotional capacity Enhance your decision-making Improve your writing It’s a restorative activity and can reduce your stress Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Why leaders should read fiction Want to be a leader? Read more fiction. How reading makes you a better leader Find Katie on Goodreads and the new fiction for healthcare leaders bookcase Want more to support you and your team - register for the Spark and Support Webinar or the introduction mini webinar on The Healthy Mind Platter Webinar Tell me your podcast ideas. Sign up for the No Jedi email here or if Facebook is more you, join me in the | |||
| 14 Sep 2024 | Your Leadership Recharge: The Power of Time Off | 00:22:56 | |
Build trust and empower your team Support your mind, body and spirit Boost your creativity and let your mind wander into something new and amazing Rest. You don’t have to earn it or prove you deserve it. You are entitled to rest because you are a human being (not a human doing). Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders How taking a vacation improves your wellbeing Making the most of your holiday Register for the Spark and Support Webinar or the introduction mini webinar on The Healthy Mind Platter Webinar Tell me your podcast ideas. Sign up for the No Jedi email here | |||
| 05 Oct 2024 | Turning Theory into Action: Change Leadership in Healthcare | 00:22:37 | |
Change is constant and we all know that, yet leading and change in healthcare is still a big challenge. Honest talking, ideas and perspective on change in this week's episode of the Leadership Lounge. Links and Resources 5 tips for managing change in the workforce Storytelling for Change from Acumen Register for the Spark and Support Webinar or the introduction mini webinar on The Healthy Mind Platter Webinar Tell me your podcast ideas. Sign up for the No Jedi email here Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 13 Oct 2024 | #26 From Fixer to Coach: Turning Interruptions into Leadership Growth | 00:23:16 | |
When someone comes to you with a problem, it’s easy to dive in and fix it. But what if, instead, you coached them through the solution? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to shift from solving to developing. Consider how to shift your mindset from being the problem solver to the coach. The episode discusses techniques to assess the urgency of tasks and make informed decisions about when to delegate, always with an eye toward developing future leaders. Links and Resources The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps by Jennifer Garvey Berger What are your podcast questions? Sign up for the No Jedi email here Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | Sharpen the Saw: Renewing Your Leadership for the Long Haul | 00:23:36 | |
This week, we unpack the concept of "Sharpening the Saw" from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, applying it to leadership renewal. Explore Stephen Covey’s four pillars—mental, physical, spiritual, and social—and how they play a critical role in sustaining leadership performance. From organizing your mental space to discovering what inspires you, this episode is packed with ideas to keep your leadership sharp. We end with the Learn-Commit-Do model to help you take action! Links and Resources: 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Manage your energy not your time Join the Healthy Mind Platter intro session Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 26 Oct 2024 | Advice to My Younger Self: Avoiding Burnout in Healthcare Leadership | 00:25:21 | |
Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Wheel of Life from Tuhi Stationary as part of thier planning tools collection Register for the Spark and Support Webinar Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more your thing, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | Bridging Generations in Healthcare: Lessons, Boundaries, and Hope | 00:20:01 | |
In this episode, I’m looking at the challenges and strengths of working across generations in healthcare today. From the experienced perspectives of Gen X leaders to the fresh approaches of younger healthcare professionals, the workplace has never been more diverse—or more dynamic. So yes, frustrations and learning moments arise from different attitudes towards work-life boundaries, commitment, and adaptability. Sharing some of my early career experiences and the shifts in workplace culture, I’m suggesting that leaders can build a collaborative environment by embracing curiosity, growth, and open conversations. I think the answer to having a sustainable workforce in healthcare can be found when we listen to the younger generations and support their growth with the wisdom and perspective of those of us who have been around a little longer. Intergenerational teamwork is here, and together we have the answers to what will make healthcare work. Links and Resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders The generational mix and the magic it brings Tell me your podcast ideas. Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Circle of Control: How to Stay Focused When the World is Overwhelming | 00:30:01 | |
This week I’m sharing Stephen Covey’s Circle of Concern, Influence, and Control, focusing on practical ways to shift from worry to action. I’ll share some personal insights and simple, actionable ideas—like practising self-compassion, staying present, setting meaningful goals, and adopting a growth mindset—to help us feel more focused, empowered, and ready to make progress. Links and Resources Determine your circles of control, influence and concern. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Got a topic you want the lounge to explore let me know here. Sign up for the No Jedi email here Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | Small Steps, Big Impact: Embracing Your Own Pace | 00:21:02 | |
Links and Resources: Gratitude Practice Guide or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 23 Nov 2024 | #32 The Leadership Upgrade: Expanding Your Capacity for Adaptive Change | 00:21:33 | |
Links and resources 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders The beginner’s guide to vertical development Developing talent: You’re probably missing vertical development Building your network as a healthcare leader Getting started with reflection as a healthcare leader Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | #33 Joy, Generosity, and Growth: The Network Every Leader Needs | ||
This episode explores the role of open, diverse, and deep connections in gaining perspective, sustaining resilience, breaking silos, and unlocking joy during challenging times. Hear how a simple phone call helped me shift from spiralling to succeeding and why generosity—not self-interest—should drive your network-building efforts. | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | #34 Compassion Is Not Pie: Through Self-Doubt and Beyond | ||
Speak to yourself like you’d speak to a friend.
It’s easy to look around at the world’s struggles and feel guilty for your own. That’s what I was doing, and I was going in a downward spiral until I was pausing and reminding myself of the advice I give to others.
It’s easy to look around at the world’s struggles and feel guilty for your own. In this raw and vulnerable episode, I share a recent experience of self-doubt and shame and the lessons I learned about acknowledging our own humanity. Compassion isn’t a finite resource; it’s a practice we must extend to ourselves first. If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it together while hiding it from everyone, this episode is for you. | |||
| 14 Dec 2024 | #35 Reflect, Refine, Reimagine: Ending the Year with grace | 00:29:13 | |
Links and Resources Download your reflect, refine and reimagine workbook here Register for free for the online end-of-year session with the Emotional Culture Deck Getting started with reflection as a healthcare leader. Chewing the cud and getting stuck in rumination The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek I’m still here on Instagram with the December Reflections Got a topic you want the lounge to explore? Let me know here. | |||
| 05 Jan 2025 | #36 Intentions Over Perfection: Grounded Goal-Setting | 00:23:52 | |
Links and Resources Eddie Izzard and the best-laid plans of Mice and Men Helen Bevan sharing how to adapt SMART goals Alicia McKay - a fresh take on SMART goals Susannah Conway and Find Your Word 2025 Got a topic you want the lounge to explore let me know here. Sign up for the No Jedi email here Let’s connect on Linkedin or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | #38 SCARF and Status: How Understanding Triggers Can Transform Your Leadership | 00:31:53 | |
Links and Resources Introduction to the SCARF model Another day of meetings (using the SCARF model to review your calendar - a challenging leadership activity). Unleash the Power of the SCARF Model for Effective Leadership and Coaching 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Got a topic you want the lounge to explore let me know here. Sign up for the No Jedi email here or if Facebook is more you, join me in the Healthcare Leadership Hub | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | #39 Three ways to lighten your load in the coming weeks. | 00:17:00 | |
| 25 Jan 2025 | #40 Fuel for the Soul: Why Inspiration Matters for Healthcare Leaders | 00:21:34 | |
Links and Resources Inspiration as a physiological construct. Todd M Thrash and Andrew J Elliot Ken Robinson TED talk: Do Schools Kill Creativity Keep Going, You’re Doing Great Simon Sinek Start with Why TED talk Brene Brown and The Power of Vulnerability | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | What game are you playing as a healthcare leader? | 00:28:46 | |
Links and Resources Are you there yet? Developing a Growth Mindset The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek Stephen Covey - Urgent versus Important time matrix Patrick Lencioni and The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team 5 qualities of high-impact healthcare leaders Got a topic you want the lounge to explore let me know here. | |||
| 08 Feb 2025 | The Power in Knowing What You Stand For. | 00:27:33 | |
Frustration, burnout, feeling like something is off—these emotions don’t just come from the workload or the people around us. Often, they’re a signal of a deeper misalignment with our core values. If you don’t have clarity on what truly matters to you, decision-making becomes harder, confidence wavers, and tough situations feel even heavier. In this episode, I explore how understanding your values gives you the power to make better choices, feel more grounded, and lead with confidence—even in challenging environments. If that sounds like your life right now, download the values workbook to help you get started on defining what truly drives you. Links and Resources Download the Personal Values Workbook Brené Brown Dare to Lead Hub and Living into your values. | |||
| 15 Feb 2025 | The Power of Place: How Your Work Environment Shapes Your Leadership | 00:26:47 | |
Your environment influences more than just your workflow—it affects how you feel, how you lead, and even how others perceive you. Rabbit holes aside, an organised and decluttered workspace helps your focus and reduces frustration. Taking some of the hard work of what is often hard work. In short, your workspace isn’t just where you work—it’s how you work. In this episode, I’m sharing ideas and stories to give you a fresh perspective on how you can support your energy, and effectiveness by looking at the physical environment you are in. Plus, a challenge: take a fresh look at your space and make changes that set you up for success. Links and Resources Get started, get organised and simplify your work life Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein Work Smarter, Live Better by Cyril Peupion Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte PARA by Tiago Forte | |||
| 22 Feb 2025 | Leadership Under Pressure: Prioritising What Matters | 00:26:11 | |
Healthcare leaders are being asked to do the impossible. So, how do we make the work achievable? In this episode, we talk about the courage it takes to prioritise, the role of risk conversations in setting boundaries, and how tools like FMEA and Cal Newport’s ideas in Slow Productivity can help us work differently. I also revisit the ‘big rocks’ allegory and why health—our own and our teams’—must be in the jar first. This is about making working and leading in healthcare sustainable. Links and Resources Rocks, pebbles and sand analogy Stephen Covey’s Big Rocks video | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | Psychological Safety in Healthcare: How It Transforms Your Team and Your Work | 00:27:16 | |
What happens when staff are afraid to speak up? Healthcare teams struggle with stress, turnover, and burnout—but when psychological safety is strong, collaboration, learning, and performance thrive. In this episode, we break down what psychological safety is, the stories of where it started and the impacts when you have it, and what happens when you don’t. We look at why hierarchy and fear hold teams back and how the four key domains—willingness to help, inclusion, risk attitude, and open conversations create actionable focus areas for you and your team. Links and Resources Psychological Safety as an Enduring Resource Amid Constraints The Fearless Organisation Scan Better Leadership & Learning: A Guide to Psychological Safety Liz and Mollie Psychological Safety Assessment The 4 stages of psychological safety An introduction to the SCARF model Join the hundreds of healthcare leaders who get the regular dose of inspiration and encouragement. | |||