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

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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How to Stay Steady When Everything Feels Like It’s on Fire

In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest challenges healthcare leaders face: staying steady when everything feels like it’s on fire. When the pressure’s high and the urgency is overwhelming, your brain’s survival wiring kicks in—and emotional regulation can feel impossible. But here’s the truth: calm isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for powerful leadership. Tune in as I break down the science behind stress hijacking, share my real-world story of leading through total chaos in a NICU, and offer simple, practical steps to help you regulate yourself, even when your world feels like it’s spinning. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in survival mode, this episode is packed with tools to help you lead with clarity, steadiness, and intention—no matter how high the winds get.

Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle at Work

Are you stuck in a cycle of workplace drama—caught between staff conflicts, and the exhausting urge to fix it all? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack the hidden emotional roles leaders fall into—Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer—known as the Drama Triangle. Learn how these patterns quietly sabotage your team’s growth and how to shift into the Empowerment Triangle instead—where leaders coach, not carry. If you’re ready to stop playing emotional referee and start building real accountability and communication, this episode is your roadmap.
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Ditch the Leader Mask: Show Up Real and Lead Better

Tired of feeling like you have to be perfect to lead well? You’re not alone. In this episode, we go beyond the leadership buzzword of “vulnerability” to explore something even more powerful: being real. You’ll learn why showing your full self—including your hope, doubt, strength, and humanity—isn’t just refreshing, it’s transformational. I'll dive into the research, share a real-world leadership story, and break down the difference between emotional reactivity and what I call “regulated realness.” If you’re a healthcare leader navigating stress, complexity, and high expectations, this episode is your permission slip to drop the mask and lead with your whole self.
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Escape the Firefighting Trap – Do Deep Strategic Work Instead

Are you leading—or just putting out fires? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we tackle the leadership epidemic no one’s talking about: constant firefighting. If you’re always dealing with urgencies and your calendar is jammed with back-to-back meetings, your strategy time is MIA. And this episode is your wake-up call. Discover why being in reaction mode is keeping you stuck—and how deep, focused work is the real key to high-impact leadership. You’ll learn practical steps to reclaim your time, protect your energy, and finally lead with clarity instead of frenzy. It’s time to break the cycle and lead smarter.
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