Lead with care.
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5 Qualities of High-Impact Healthcare Leaders
And join the hundreds of leaders getting the bright spot in their inboxes, a weekly note of encouragement and ideas for healthcare leaders like you.
Kia ora, I’m Katie. I’ve spent years working in healthcare and walking alongside healthcare leaders—as a coach, facilitator, and encourager.
Now, my focus is on creating practical tools, reflective writing, and resources that help you care for yourself, your team, and the people you serve.
This is your space for hope, encouragement, and simple ideas you can use right away, because when leaders care well, care flows through to patients, families, and communities.
What is weighing on your mind right now?
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Your Inbox Bright Spot
Each week, I send a short, real message for healthcare leaders. Readers tell me it often lands as “just what I needed” or “this came at the right time.”
It’s encouragement, hope, and a practical spark—something to lift your week and strengthen your leadership.
Latest from the blog
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Working in healthcare can be extremely demanding in so many unique ways, that only other healthcare professionals can fully understand, empathise and relate to.
Cheryl, Coaching client
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The healthcare industry is extremely challenging and managing each day is becoming harder. Katie has been my supervisor coming up to 2 years now. As a coach, mentor, and professional supervisor, Katie can naturally change her role to give the best out of the sessions.
Poonam, Coaching Client
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I was navigating by myself and without any support. Coaching made me pause, reflect, and have tools to utilize strategically.
Coaching Client
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“The way Katie led the team to bring such a positive change culture was so rewarding to be a part of. Katie made every team member feel special and want to own the changes and that’s what made it such a memorable time and so successful.”
Stephanie, Nurse Educator
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I am now able to articulate challenges with people and address them at the time rather than allowing things
Chrissie, Coaching Client
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I loved the authenticity with which you shared - thank you. Also loved the practical tools you left us with .
Conference attendee
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Kia ora Katie Just a note to say thanks for all you do- you remain a bright spot of hope and aspiration when so many of the foundations of our work world feel very under threat. Your presence to assist people navigate what is coming, and your generosity in sharing is really appreciated.
Newsletter reply, Dec 2024
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I for one will never forget our time working together Katie, it was my immense pleasure to meet someone so driven in making sure every team member felt valued. It was just an amazing time for me to see how well leadership can be done. I absolutely love the fact you are spreading your skills to others.
Nurse Educator
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“Inspirational content from an authentic person.”
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“Big ideas raised, distilled”
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“Hints tips and good reading lists - to expand not only as a leader but as a person”
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“Keeps it real”
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“Every week I feel I am learning something new”
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You’re a bloody legend Katie!
Thank you for consistently showing up for us and for making work just that little bit easier.
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You are bang on - just keep swimming! (NEMO). Health needs more of what you are offering
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Morena Katie,
I love receiving your emails. They inspire, educate, and engage me.
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Hi Katie,
Loved your email this week!
Kind regards
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Kia ora Katie,
Thank you for this; I am really excited to read more about Wayfinding leadership as this strongly resonates with the type of models we want to embed.
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Great email Katie - very relevant right now. Thanks for sharing your great tips.
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Just a note to say thanks for all you do- you remain a bright spot of hope and aspiration when so many of the foundations of our work world feel very under threat.
Your presence to assist people navigate what is coming, and your generosity in sharing is really appreciated.
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I am really pleased I found you on LinkedIn and love your weekly emails as I can see they come from a place of experience and understanding. Life in healthcare is really challenging and primary health is under considerable strain more than I have ever experienced currently.
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Just wanted to reach out and say hi and thank you. Your insightful reminders are greatly appreciated in an ever chaotic world.
Katie is a vibrant healthcare leadership coach dedicated to helping leaders unlock their true potential. With her positive and uplifting approach, she empowers healthcare professionals to define their unique leadership styles and cultivate high-performing teams. Katie believes that a little creativity goes a long way in creating a positive work culture where everyone thrives. Her passion lies in guiding leaders to foster a collaborative environment, ensuring safe care, and enhancing the patient experience for the communities they serve. Let Katie inspire you to embrace your quirks and become the leader you've always wanted to be!
