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

Do This To Position Yourself For Bigger Opportunities - Ep. 46

If you’re ready to grow, stretch, and step into bigger opportunities in your leadership journey, this episode will show you exactly how to position yourself for what’s next. Today, I’m walking you through the identity and presence upgrades that help frontline healthcare leaders expand their impact and be seen as ready for broader, more strategic roles. You’ll learn why your next chapter isn’t about doing more, but about showing up in ways that signal clarity, confidence, and next-level thinking. We’ll explore identity research from Herminia Ibarra, the psychology of readiness, and a powerful real-world story illustrating how small, intentional shifts in presence can open doors you’ve been eyeing for a long time. If you’re excited to evolve, eager to grow, and ready to show up as the leader your future roles require, this episode is for you.
 
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Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com
 

Doom Scroll or Self-Care Snack? The Leadership Choice That Matters Most - Ep. 45

If you’ve ever found yourself doom scrolling in your office, reorganizing your desk drawer to avoid your inbox, or grabbing a “treat” that gives you five seconds of relief before the overwhelm returns—this episode is your turning point. In this episode, I break down the exact difference between coping and self-care, why your brain defaults to micro-dissociation on high-pressure days, and how tiny, two-minute “self-care snacks” can completely shift your leadership experience. You’ll learn simple, science-backed ways to reclaim your clarity, and lead from embodiment—not autopilot—no matter how complex your day gets. If you’re a healthcare leader who wants more agency, more capacity, and more grounded decision-making, this episode will change the way you move through your workday.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com
 

The Breakthrough Shift That Makes Your Team Future-Ready - Ep. 44

If you’ve been working harder but still hitting the same walls, this episode reveals the breakthrough leaders need now: shifting from fixing problems to rethinking the system that creates them. You’ll learn why old assumptions quietly limit your team’s growth, how double-loop thinking unlocks entirely new possibilities, and what future-ready leadership really looks like inside today’s complex healthcare environment. With a powerful real-world story and simple steps to spot and reshape outdated mental models, this episode will show you how to move your team from incremental improvements to true reinvention. If you’re ready to create a team that’s adaptable, resilient, and built for the future—this is the shift that changes everything.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

The Secret to Leading In Complexity Using Simple Rules That Actually Work - Ep. 43

In healthcare, we’re taught to manage through control—policies, checklists, and approvals. But what if the real key to alignment and calm is letting go just enough to create clarity? In this episode I share how “simple rules” can replace endless policies and bring teams into effortless coordination—even in chaotic environments. You’ll learn the science behind why less control leads to better outcomes, hear a real NICU success story, and get practical steps to design simple rules for your own team. Tune in to discover how structure and freedom can finally coexist—and why your next leadership breakthrough might start with doing less, not more.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

Make Every Day Your Favorite Day: The Art of Inspired Leadership - Ep. 42

Ever wonder why some days at work just flow—while others feel like you’re trudging through mud? In this episode I reveal the hidden science behind inspiration and how it fuels real-world leadership energy. You’ll learn how to tune into the quiet cues of your system, notice what brings you alive, and create conditions for synchronicity and flow—even in the complexity of healthcare. Discover four simple steps to reconnect with what breathes life into you, make better decisions faster, and transform burnout into clarity and creativity. If you’re ready to stop surviving your workdays and start co-creating them, this episode will show you how to make every day your favorite day.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

Blind Spots That Quietly Sabotage Your Leadership: Here’s How To Fix What You Can’t See - Ep. 41

Ever wondered why the same challenges keep resurfacing on your team—no matter what you try? If so, you might be bumping up against a leadership blind spot. In this episode I break down the hidden patterns, habits, and assumptions that quietly erode trust and communication in healthcare teams. With insights from psychology’s Johari Window and real-world stories from the front lines, this episode will help you replace defensiveness with curiosity and turn awareness into your most powerful leadership tool. Whether you lead a clinic, a unit, or a department, these strategies will help you build trust, confidence, and connection—one insight at a time.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

Visualize The Leader You Aspire To Be - It Works! - Ep. 40

Ever wish you could walk into high-stakes meetings with calm, grounded confidence instead of that racing heart and second-guessing mind? In this episode I’ll reveal how to train your brain like an elite athlete — not with spreadsheets or mantras, but through the science of visualization. You’ll learn how mental rehearsal rewires your nervous system for poise, clarity, and courage, turning the same imagination that fuels your worry into a tool for leadership excellence. Whether you’re preparing for a difficult conversation, a big presentation, or a defining career moment, this episode shows you how to stop letting stress practice for you — and start rehearsing the leader you’re meant to be.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

How Savvy Leaders Say No — and Win Bigger - Ep. 39

In healthcare leadership, overload isn’t failure; it’s reality. The real skill isn’t juggling faster—it’s choosing smarter. In this episode, I share how savvy leaders say no not out of resistance, but out of intention. You’ll learn a simple, powerful framework for triaging requests—deciding which balls to catch, which to bounce, which to shelve, and which to drop on purpose. We’ll explore how to protect your focus, communicate boundaries without guilt, and even say no strategically to create bigger wins elsewhere. This episode will challenge how you define success, sanity, and sustainability in leadership—because great leadership isn’t about doing it all. It’s about choosing what matters most and saying no with confidence.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

Why Quick Buy-In Is A Mind Trap — And How To Make The Escape - Ep. 38

Ever walked out of a meeting feeling relieved that everyone nodded along — only to watch your “agreed-upon” plan fizzle later on? You’re not alone. In healthcare leadership, the pressure to move fast makes us crave consensus. But quick buy-in often plants the seeds of resistance, rework, and frustration. In this episode, I break down The Agreement Trap — why smart leaders fall into it, how rushing to “yes” silences crucial intelligence from your team, and what to do instead. You’ll learn practical ways to surface dissent early, check for real readiness, and move forward without creating quiet sabotage or costly backtracking. If you’ve ever wondered why your well-planned changes stall despite early smiles and nods, this one’s for you.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com

Stuck in Survival Mode at Work? Here’s How to Lead More Expansively - Ep. 37

Feeling stuck in survival mode at work — running on adrenaline, scanning for the next problem, and holding everything together so nothing slips? It’s an exhausting way to lead — and it quietly narrows your vision, keeps you reactive, and signals to your team to play it safe. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I share how to shift from survival-driven leadership to a more expansive, creative, and strategic way of leading. You’ll hear my own journey from constant vigilance to calmer, bolder leadership, and get simple, doable practices that help you loosen control without risking safety. If you’ve been running on edge for too long, this episode will help you breathe easier, think bigger, and unlock more possibility — for yourself and your team.
 
Website: maraergaszabari.com
Leadership clarity quiz:If you’d like a supportive way to understand what’s shaping your leadership right now, you can bookmark the free quiz at healthcareleaderquiz.com