Leading in healthcare is tough, so learn firsthand from today’s successful healthcare leaders on how they got to where they are, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to thrive.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Today I'm talking with Dr. Eric Wasylenko, a palliative care physician and clinical ethicist from southern Alberta. Currently he is the Medical Director, Health System Ethics & Policy for the Health Quality Council of Alberta, as well as holding appointments as clinical associate professor, division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology, Coming School Medicine, University of Calgary, and clinical lecturer John Doster, Health Ethics Centre at University of Alberta.
In this episode Eric shares his unique path throughout his career and into leadership, experiences dealing with challenging ethical issues, his thoughts on how climbing the ladder may not be the best path to influence, the moments in which he knew he had an impact, and the value of thoughtful transparent communication.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Today I'm talking with Carlene Donnelly, Executive Director of CUPS. Carlene has over 25 years experience in the non-profit and social services sector and has dedicated her career to finding ways to create more positive outcomes for individuals and families. She believes that by working together with research and community partners and applying current brain science, people will become healthier and entire communities stronger. Since 1996, Carlene has been involved with numerous advisory and steering communities working with all levels of government on developing strategies, policies & recommendations surrounding the challenge of poverty and trauma for vulnerable citizens.
In this episode Carlene offers her insights into resiliency, from the perspective of an organization, a community, and personally. She shares with us her experiences in growing and developing CUPS into a streamlined organization devoted to comprehensive support for families and individuals dealing with poverty and trauma. She also offers her thoughts on the evolving role of non-profits in the care and support in our community and how strategic leadership is key to that evolution.
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Today we are sitting down with Mary Smith. Mary is the Executive Director of the Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba. With extensive experience in healthcare administration, leadership, research, education, policy, and clinical practice, she has hands on experience leading groups through complex change and empowering others in the achievement of a shared vision.
In our conversation today we cover everything from the biggest lesson Mary learned working with northern Indigenous communities, the situation that challenged her values and inspired her to do graduate studies, the value and role of professional associations in leadership, and finally, Mary's thoughts on being part of the solution.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Damian is the director of clinical operations at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), a 340 bed facility on central Vancouver Island. Damian brings 15 years of mixed clinical and administrative leadership to his work, and leading 1100 staff within 18 different departments at the site means that there is rarely monotony or pause in his day to day practice. Damian strives to live his professional and personal life within the values of curiosity, authenticity, relationships, visibility & empathy – something he identifies as the CARVE approach.
Regardless of whether it is at work, in the community, or amongst family and friends, Damian focuses on putting people first. Often, that starts with the simple things that can often be overlooked or taken for granted, yet always seem to be crucially important – being curious, listening to learn, and nurturing new and existing relationships.
With remarkable honesty Damian shares his path to leadership, as well as his perspective on values and visible leadership. He also shares a few of the biggest challenges of his career, the impact on his personal and family life, and one big lesson about authenticity that he learned along the way.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Today we are joined by Barb Shellian, Director Rural Health, Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services.
A legend in Canadian nursing, she shares with us about how she got to where she is at, stories that illustrate the power and importance of everyday leadership, and the key to integrating this into your work. Regardless of your level of experience, role, or title, you are a leader.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Hello Leaders! Welcome to Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare, the ultimate resource for emerging and current leaders in healthcare. Leading in healthcare is tough, so if you are looking to learn first-hand from nurses, physicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals in leadership and management, this is the podcast for you!
Join our host, Leah Wuitschik, as she features in-depth interviews with actionable advice from today’s successful healthcare leaders on how they got to where they are, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to thrive as a successful leader in healthcare.