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Inspiring Women Leaders

Inspiring Women Leaders

The podcast about great leadership, by women, for everyone.

Episode 60 – Lisa Conte

Lisa Conte is the founder, President and CEO of Jaguar Health, a San Francisco-based commercial-stage biopharma company with a core focus on cancer supportive care.Her recent first-hand experience with cancer and numerous chemotherapy-related side effects, further drove home for her the importance of quality of life among patients with life-threatening illnesses.In 2021, Pure Earth, an international non-profit organization that leads the global fight to reduce disease-causing pollution, awarded Lisa an Impact Award, for her unrelenting commitment to supporting Indigenous communities in the Amazon and responsibly harvesting and commercializing the first-ever plant-based oral medicine approved under FDA Botanical Guidance, over a thirty-year period!In this episode, Lisa and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Lisa can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Website: https://jaguar.health/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-conte-1941062/Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
September 26, 2024

Episode 59 – Jenna Capozzi

Jenna Capozzi is the founder of ELEV8PWR who has over 30 years of C-level executive experience, having led innovative projects for global brands such as Samsung, Target, and BMW, and having produced many notable films and TV shows.Transitioning from the spotlight of Hollywood as an award-winning producer, to empowering the next generation of leaders, she leverages her extensive background to guide individuals toward impactful leadership. Her mission is to nurture leaders ready to make a significant difference, utilizing her vast achievements in entertainment and advertising, coupled with her passion for helping others achieve their goals with confidence and clarity. As an executive mentor, she's the secret weapon you never knew you needed—a master at turning dreams into reality and making waves in your industry. Forget the tired old tactics and stuffy boardrooms; Jenna's all about creating leaders to make a real change. With her refreshingly down-to-earth approach, she teaches Women Leaders how to stand out from the crowd and make their mark.In this episode, Jenna and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Jenna can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Website: https://www.jennacapozzi.com/Instagram: @jennacapozzi_retreatsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennacapozzi/Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
September 11, 2024

Episode 58 – Taffi Schurz

Taffi Schurz is the Managing Director of the Central North Regional Division of Consilio. Taffi brings over 15 years of legal solution expertise. With prior Vice President roles in operations, software development, and sales, she excels in leadership, having led teams generating $250M+ in revenue and overseeing billion-dollar M&A projects.Taffi holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Communication, is certified in Lean Six Sigma and PMP (the gold-standard Project Management certificate), and is a sought-after industry speaker.In this episode, Taffi and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Taffi can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taffitaschurz/Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
August 28, 2024

Episode 57 – Jenny Mitchell, DMA

Dr Jenny Mitchell, DMA, is the Chief Visionary Officer of Chavender, a dynamic speaker, executive coach, fundraising professional, and host of the Underdog Leadership podcast.Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, Jenny works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. Her influence extends to hundreds of CEOs, executive directors, and board members, assisting notable organizations such as the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the University of Ottawa in raising millions for charitable causes.Jenny released her new book, 'Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, and Lead' (March 8, 2024, Mimbress Press, https://chavender.com/product/embracing-ambition-paperback/), which unites twelve exceptional women leaders with one common goal: to share their leadership stories as a mentorship resource for the next generation of women leaders. From nonprofit pioneers to corporate strategists and from entrepreneurs (like President & CEO of Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA Janet Donovan) to educators, the book illuminates women whose experiences represent a diverse cross-section of industries and roles.In this episode, Jenny and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Jenny can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Website: https://www.chavender.com'The Penthouse' - A Mastermind for Ambitious Women Leaders: https://chavender.com/the-penthouse/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavender/Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
August 14, 2024

Episode 56 – Dr Jo Sinclair

Dr Jo Sinclair is an Anaesthetist with a career-long interest in doctors’ health and wellbeing. In early 2020 she was appointed the Senior Medical Officer Wellbeing Lead at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, and in that role has been instrumental in bringing Schwartz Rounds to the organisation and developing a Stress First Aid training programme. She was also the hospital lead for the Health Roundtable Workforce Wellbeing Improvement Group. In 2022, Jo was seconded into the role of Interim National Clinical Lead for Employee Wellbeing for Te Whatu Ora Health NZ. She works collaboratively with colleagues in the People and Communications Team to begin shifting the organisational culture to one that supports healthcare workers to thrive at work. In 2023, she attended the Stanford Chief Wellbeing Officer Course in San Francisco to further her capability in this area. Jo has undertaken additional training in coaching and mentoring, critical incident stress management, leadership and communication. She is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators and has been co-chair of the ANZCA Wellbeing Special Interest Group.In this episode, Jo and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Jo can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-sinclair-92a8bb1b3/X (Twitter): https://x.com/josinclanz (@josinclanz)Please reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
July 31, 2024

Episode 55 – Debbie Collard

Debbie Collard is a beacon of tenacity, positivity, and leadership. Born into rural poverty, she defied the odds to successfully serve in the military and have a distinguished career in the corporate world.From a 20-year-old drill sergeant overseeing hundreds to an executive at Boeing, Collard’s life journey is an unparalleled testament to resilience. Her 30-year stint at Boeing was marked by transformative leadership roles, bringing about significant performance improvements and multiple accolades, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award – not once, but twice. She drives excellence in U.S. organizations in her service as an examiner and tenure on the boards of the California Council for Excellence and the National Baldrige Foundation, shattering a glass ceiling as the first female Chair of the Board for the Baldrige Foundation. She also attained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix, an MSOD from Pepperdine, and top-notch coaching certifications.Partnering with Susan Ireland, she launched Seasons Leadership, aiming to fill the void in excellent leadership. The duo provides personalized coaching, strategic business consulting, and customized training. Plus, they produce complimentary bi-weekly podcasts and blogs, making top-tier leadership insights accessible to anyone. Her current passion is leveraging her deep-seated experience and knowledge to empower leaders, teams, and organizations to excel and manifest their full potential while increasing leadership excellence worldwide.In this episode, Debbie and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Debbie can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:Website: https://www.seasonsleadership.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-collard-85388434/Online course: https://www.patreon.com/seasonsleadershipPodcast: https://www.seasonsleadership.com/podcastPlease reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
July 3, 2024

Episode 54 – Professor Catherine Crock

Professor Catherine Crock is a Professor at Deakin University’s Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development and has been a physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne since 1994.Catherine has worked closely with patients, families and staff to improve quality and safety. She is Chair of the Hush Foundation which transforms healthcare culture through the arts. Hush produces specially composed Australian music to reduce stress for children, families and staff. In collaboration with playwright Alan Hopgood AM, Catherine developed plays which are performed in hospitals and elderly care facilities to raise awareness of patient centred care, communication and patient safety.She also cofounded the Gathering of Kindness, a movement promoting a kind health system.She was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for her contribution to medicine, to community healthcare standards and to the Arts, and was also conferred a Fellowship of Monash University in 2020, a position only given to a couple of distinguished alumni annually.In this episode, Catherine and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Catherine can be found and contacted via the following online platform addresses:https://www.hush.org.au/https://www.gatheringofkindness.org/https://www.gatheringofkindness.org/host-your-ownPlease reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
June 19, 2024

Episode 53 – Dr Rashmi Schramm

Dr Rashmi Schramm immigrated to the US with her family at the age of 12 from India. She graduated from the University of Virginia for both her undergraduate and medical degrees.Upon completing her residency/medical training in Florida, Rashmi began practicing in a high volume, corporate family medicine practice in 2003. As a result of her own struggles with burn out, Rashmi began to branch out and learn multiple mind/body tools to help herself and her patients in leading more balanced lives. She is trained in numerous trauma-informed healing modalities including yoga therapy, advanced yoga nidra and breathwork as complementary to traditional medicine. Rashmi is a board certified family physician, and a certified health, wellness and performance coach. She incorporates Ayurvedic wisdom and meditation into her programs. She helps busy professionals tap into their own inner peace and power so they can confidently live more energetic and purposeful lives. She created and hosts the podcast ‘Inner Peace and Power’ with this purpose in mind, and this is available for all humans to enjoy.Rashmi is also the founder of two small businesses - one in which she owns and leases commercial property as well as her own coaching practice. She offers private and small group coaching programs. She also hosts transformational in person retreats.  She loves leading her small and mighty teams both in person and in the virtual world we all live in.In this episode, Rashmi and I chatted about:Her leadership roles Her leadership style Her leadership journey The leaders that helped her rise The challenges she faced on her journey How she navigated those challenges How she thinks you can become a strong and kind leader Her ‘take home’ leadership messages for the listeners, and What she is currently excited to be working on.Rashmi can be found and contacted via the following online platform:Website: https://www.rashmischramm.comPodcast: https://innerpeaceandpower.buzzsprout.com/Group program 'The Power Within': https://www.rashmischramm.com/TPWPlease reach out to Dr Harrison for individual coaching and/or organisational training via [email protected] web address and social media profile links / handles include:www.dradamharrison.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamharrison/www.youtube.com/c/DrAdamPhysicianCoachhttps://www.facebook.com/coachingmentoringdoctors/https://www.instagram.com/dradamharrison/
June 5, 2024
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Inspiring Women Leaders

'Inspiring Women Leaders' aims to showcase the extensive leadership knowledge and practical skills of its incredible female guests and to both inspire and educate its listeners, helping them acquire the know-how necessary to become better leaders themselves.

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Adam Harrison

Adam Harrison

Dr Adam is a family physician, lawyer and leadership coach who, as a result of his personal experiences, specialises in confidence and mindset coaching for professionals who have been on the receiving end of workplace bullying.

As a former medical director, he also helps leaders of organisations develop kind leadership cultures based on the compassionate, servant and inclusive ('human-centred') leadership model paradigms.

The underpinning philosophy to both his workplace bullying and detoxifying toxic cultures work, is mental and physical wellbeing, so he does a lot of work in that arena too.

He strongly believes in doing work aligned with his core values (honesty, justice, gratitude, love and humour) and he believes that shines through in his work.

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