The Inspired Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Managing Change

Need More Resources (e.g., FTEs)? Hop On The Success Feedback Loop

Ever wonder why your desperate pleas for more staff or resources feel like their falling on deaf ears, while thriving departments are getting their resource requests approved? It’s not personal. It’s a predictable system pattern called “Success to the Successful,” and it might be the single biggest reason your team stays under-resourced. In this episode, we’ll unpack the powerful feedback loops driving decisions in healthcare, explore why small wins matter way more than you think, and show you how to flip the script—so instead of spotlighting your struggles, you start building unstoppable momentum that leadership wants to invest in. Don’t keep spinning your wheels; learn how to get your own success snowball rolling.
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When Your Underperforming Staff Member Thinks You’re The Problem

Ever had that staff member who’s clearly struggling—missing deadlines, making mistakes, rubbing people the wrong way—but looks at you like you’re the problem when you offer help? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind why brilliant healthcare staff sometimes can’t see their own impact, why traditional feedback fails, and how to coach in a way that builds safety and sparks true awareness. You’ll hear a real-world story of a nurse leader who transformed a defensive employee into an engaged team player—plus get practical scripts you can use right now. If you’re ready to move from power struggles to powerful growth, this episode is for you.
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Worried How to Keep All The Balls In The Air? Two Tools To Bring You Peace

Ever feel like you're one missed follow-up away from everything falling apart? Like the mental tabs never close and you're constantly bracing for the ball you might be dropping? You're not broken—you’re leading in one of the most complex systems there is. In this episode, we tackle the real root of that “always behind” feeling and share practical tools—calendar clarity, cognitive offloading, and digital task systems—that help you shift from panic to presence. If you're ready to reclaim your focus and lead with intention (without burning out), this one's for you. 
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Healthcare Leadership Is More Than A Job – It’s Your Personal Development Journey

What if the hardest parts of leadership weren’t signs of failure—but signs that you’re growing? In this episode, we explore the deeper personal development journey embedded in healthcare leadership, using Robert Kegan’s Adult Development Theory as our guide. You’ll discover how the challenges you face every day—from people-pleasing to decision paralysis to imposter syndrome—aren’t just obstacles… they’re invitations to evolve. If you’ve ever wondered why leadership feels so personal, so stretching, and so real—this episode is your roadmap to growing through it, not just surviving it.
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Break The Insanity Cycle & Fix It Right The First Time

Ever feel like you're solving the same problems over and over again? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we uncover why even your most well-intended fixes might be backfiring—and what to do instead. From systems theory to brain science, you’ll learn why your leadership brain craves the dopamine of a quick win… and how that impulse can sabotage real progress. Discover how to spot a fix that’s about to fail, map your system, and design solutions that actually stick. This one’s packed with practical tools, a real-life case study, and a five-step approach to break free from the patch-and-repeat cycle. Don’t miss it—your team (and your sanity) will thank you.
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When Your Staff Engagement Survey Results Sting: How to Turn Painful Feedback Into Powerful Leadership

What if your toughest feedback wasn’t a sign of failure—but your leadership’s defining moment? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we reframe low engagement survey results as something more than just scores—they’re your call to rise. You have a choice: let the sting stop you… or let it strengthen you. Inside this episode, you’ll get a practical 4-step roadmap to shift from self-doubt to curiosity, from disconnection to meaningful dialogue—and you’ll be reminded that true leadership isn’t about never stumbling. It’s about how you rise. Because sometimes, the fall comes just before the standing ovation.
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You’re Doing Great – So Why Do You Keep Doubting Yourself? A Strength-Based Leadership Approach

Do you ever end your day replaying every little thing you did wrong—while everything you did right fades into the background? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we explore why your brain is wired to focus on your flaws, how perfectionism sneaks into healthcare leadership, and what you can do to shift into a strength-based mindset that boosts confidence, resilience, and team impact. Drawing from neuroscience, real-world leadership experience, and practical strategies, this episode will help you quiet your inner critic, reclaim your gifts, and start leading from a place of grounded self-trust. Because the truth is—you already have what it takes.
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The Armor We All Wear at Work—and How to Lead Beyond It

Ever wonder why someone suddenly snaps in a meeting—or why you sometimes shut down when things get tense? In this episode, we explore the concept of emotional armor—the unconscious protective strategies we all use when old wounds get triggered at work. Inspired by Dr. Michelle Brody’s book Own Your Armor, you’ll learn how to recognize these reactions in yourself and others, why they happen, and what neuroscience tells us about emotional survival in high-stress environments like healthcare. With practical tools and a powerful case study, you’ll discover how to lead more effectively by addressing what’s really happening under the table—where trust, growth, and real change begin
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Thriving Through the Commotion: An “Everyone’s a Leader” Approach

Leadership isn’t just for those at the top—it’s for everyone. In this episode, we explore how shifting to an “everyone’s a leader” mindset can transform workplace dynamics, reduce bottlenecks, and create more agile, innovative, and resilient teams. Traditional hierarchies often trap workers in limiting roles, but by fostering ownership, initiative, and accountability at all levels, organizations can unlock their full potential. I’ll break down how leaders can coach rather than control, how frontline staff can step into leadership moments, and how this shift leads to better decision-making and team satisfaction. Tune in to discover how small changes can create big leadership wins!
 
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Is Your Multidisciplinary Meeting a Power Play in Disguise?

Multidisciplinary meetings are supposed to drive collaboration—but too often, they quietly reinforce hierarchy and shut down innovation. In this episode, we unpack why even the best-intentioned leaders and team members unknowingly reinforce spaces where only a few voices dominate. You’ll learn how unconscious power dynamics shape team interactions, what science reveals about who gets heard (and who doesn’t), and five practical ways to redesign your meetings for real collaboration. If your team meetings look collaborative but feel performative—this episode is for you.
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