If you’re feeling uninspired right now, you are not alone. In this episode, I reflect on why inspiration matters now more than ever—how it boosts well-being, drives productivity, builds hope and helps leaders reconnect with their purpose. I share the personal sources that inspire me—like poetry, nature, and the courage of vulnerability—and explore how these can transform the way we lead.

Healthcare leaders are playing the long game, so let's set up for success and a sense of thriving. This week I'm sharing 3 ideas (with a couple of others that come along) that have cropped up this week. Ways to make it all feel a little lighter, more joyful and energising for everyone.

Learning about the SCARF model was one of those moments that made a lot of things make sense. It changed how I approached situations and ultimately how I led. So, in this episode, we are talking about the SCARF model, with a focus on the status element. Exploring how understanding these dynamics can help you manage your own responses and better navigate the reactions of those you lead.

Sometimes plans can change in an instant—especially in healthcare leadership. All that work, thinking and well - planning - are out of the window. In this episode, I’m considering plans and goals from a different perspective - that of values-based intentions that then create choices - that you can make in the moment. By anchoring your leadership goals in what truly matters, intention-setting empowers you to adapt to unexpected challenges while maintaining clarity and purpose.

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.

The challenges of today’s healthcare environment demand more than adding skills—they require a shift in how we think. In this episode, I’m unpacking vertical development: what it is, why it’s what I believe healthcare leaders need right now, and how it can equip you to lead through complexity and change. It’s your introduction to the foundational components of vertical development—heat experiences, colliding perspectives, and reflection—and how these practices enable leaders to expand their capacity to think, lead adaptively and increase job satisfaction.

Leading in healthcare it can seem like a race to keep up, but the real power lies in valuing every step forward. This week I'm reflecting on why gratitude, pacing, and resting are essential for sustainable leadership.