A Difficult Message
We spent some time with Martin Hetherington, Associate Director of Finance at Good Hope Hospital, to discuss the key skills he brings from a…
Calm and Reflective Communication
Graeme Jones shares the valuable knowledge and leadership skills he brings from a 15-year career with the West Midlands Ambulance Service into…
Open And Transparent Conversations
We joined Helen Southall in her new role as Associate Director of Operations to discuss her plans for managing the current challenge of demand…
More Than Just The Numbers
In this episode, we caught up with Laura Humm to discuss how her role as a Senior Finance Business Partner has enabled her to combine a desire…
Living The Values
We spent some time with Mo Hussain, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, to discuss his role in leading on all things change. Mo reflects on the…
Permission To Get On And Do
Matt Metcalfe shares what he is most excited about as he starts his new role as Hospital Executive Director at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.…
A Reset Point
We sat down with Nandan Gautam, Consultant ITU, to talk about recognising when you might need a reset in your career. Nandan reflects on his…
A Greater Impact
In this episode, we join Martin Richardson, Hospital Executive Director at Solihull, to talk about how a drive to impact the population we…
Connections
We spent some time with Dave Lightening, Director of Warehouse and Logistics, to discuss the valuable leadership skills he has developed during…
Freedom To Be Autonomous
Rachel Hornabrook, Lead Research Nurse, shares how the opportunities she has been given and the inspirational leaders she has worked with have…
Linking In With People
We caught up with Simon Jarvis to talk about his new role as Hospital Executive Director at Good Hope. Simon reflects on his leadership style,…
Faith In Yourself
In this episode, we join Umesh Salanke, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, to talk about how he supports junior doctors in The Trust on their…
People-Centred Needs
Wumi Arowolo, Ward Manager, shares how she uses a person-centred approach to identify and meet the needs of her team members. Wumi reflects on…
The Heartlands Spirit
We spent some time with Dr Rifat Rashid, newly appointed Hospital Executive Director at Heartlands, to talk about what she is most looking…
Welcome to Leadership
In this episode, we join Jonathan Brotherton, Chief Executive, to introduce our new Welcome to Leadership programme. Jonathan shares what the…
Leading Through Change
In healthcare, there is constant change, which can be unsettling and even scary for staff. In this episode, we join Charlotte Keates, Director…
Embracing New Challenges
Jennifer Willett, Matron, Infectious Diseases, HIV, Immunology and Allergy, reflects on the challenges, knowledge and skill set she has…
Inspiring Confidence
We sat down with Peaches Mandebvu, Clinical Support Nurse/Sister, to discuss how she supports new starters to become knowledgeable, skilled and…
First Impressions Count
We spent some time with Deanne Hastilow, Cardiology Team Leader, to talk about how she helps new starters to initiate into her team. Deanne…
The People’s Promise
In this episode, we joined Robbie Harley, Service Operations Manager, to discuss the importance of team meetings and one-to-ones in supporting…
Wellbeing And A Positive Mindset
Jacqui Holmes, Senior Physiotherapist, shares how her struggles with mental health issues during the covid pandemic have encouraged her to…
Every Day Is A Learning Day
We spent some time with Clare Beesley, Bereavement Midwife, who talks about the importance of being a strong advocate for her service, families…
A Critical Friend
We sat down with Vicki Flindall, Director of Financial Management, to talk about the significance of authenticity to her leadership style.…
What Kind Of Leader Will You Be In 2023?
In this episode, we reflect on some of the key messages and advice shared in our stories from 2022. This is a great episode to inspire and…
Start With Positivity
In this episode, Lucy Henderson shares how she fell in love with a career in Solihull Theatres from her first student nursing placement there…
Dare To Lead
Ruth Pearce, Head of School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery, reflects on how leadership styles have changed and developed in the NHS. Having…
Compassion And Counsel
Simon Clarke shares how his time working in the Royal Navy has inspired and influenced his leadership style today. He reflects on the vital…
Leading Through Uncertainty
We spent some time with Natasha Salmon, Matron, Trauma and Orthopaedics, to talk about the challenges she faced when moving into a Band 7 role…
Challenge My Thinking
In this episode, we're catching up with Lead Sexual Health Advisor and Team Manager Jara Phattey, who talks about how her want to work in…
Actively Listen
Jamie Richardson shares his experience of the challenges he faced when taking on a progressional role managing a new and larger team than he…
The Importance Of Reflection
In this episode, we join Sarah Perry, Office Manager, Trauma and Orthopaedics, to talk about the importance of reflection and the appraisal…
Looking Outwards
We spent some time with Sally Austin, Divisional Managing Director, to talk about how the chance to have a wider impact on patient care led her…
Leading With Vision
Christopher Stephen reflects on the vital role that data and statistics play in influencing health services and how, although his team in…
Learning From The Team
In this episode, we spent some time with Karen Biles, Group Support Manager, Facilities, to talk about her skills in transforming teams and…
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Paul-John Alegado shares how his passion for healthcare and education has led to a career as a Clinical Educator. Paul-John reflects on his…
Maintaining Relationships
In this episode, Beth O'Riordan reflects on the daily pressures and challenges she faces as an Operations Manager in the Emergency Department…
Kind, Connected & Bold
Simon Jarvis, Director of Facilities, shares how a need to make a difference gave him the confidence to push himself out of his comfort zone…
The Balance
In this episode, we join Maria Aslam, Specimen Reception Manager, to talk about how her experience as a Biomedical Scientist has influenced the…
Seeking Feedback
Physiotherapist Lucy Hill shares her experience of transitioning from a Band 5 to a Band 6. Although a daunting change at first, Lucy reflects…
The Right Thing
In this episode, we spent some time with Kiran Ali, Haematology Ward Manager, to talk about her journey from peer to leader and the challenges…
From Journalism to the NHS
Fiona Alexander, Director of Communications, reflects upon her career journey and how her time as a journalist developed a valuable and…
Strength & Power Of The Team
In this episode, we join Harriet Brown, Therapy Team Lead, to discuss the obstacles she encountered and overcame to fulfil her career…
Building Trust
In this episode, we're catching up with Office Manager Lyn Taylor who talks about the importance of continual development. Having taken a…
Working Alongside
In this episode we sat down with Ghazala Bi a Radiographer to discuss how she leads her team, the importance of remembering why she got into…
Be Yourself
We spent some time with Portland Johnson, Private and Overseas Team Leader, to talk about how she tackled a new role and the challenges she's…
Keeping Patients In Mind
Nick Adams reflects on how working in the hospitality industry prior to joining the NHS has shaped his leadership style and behaviours. He…
Build Into The Role
Tony Sinton shares his experience of landing the Estates Team Leader role in January 2021 and the journey he's been on since. Having a wealth…
Relate & Communicate
Barry Panton, HR Advisor & Mediator talks through his journey at UHB and how his role as a mediator has influenced his leadership style and the…
Calm & Approachable
Cheryl Smith, Catering Manager shares her perspectives on the importance of remaining calm even during uncertain times, why visibility as a…
Your People Matter
Louise Milligan, Deputy Director of Nursing in Emergency Care shares her experience of what it felt like when she had her first line manager…