In today’s episode we are joined by Leonie Lloyd, General Manager, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Healthscope in NSW, Australia.
With 27 years in nursing, including 15 in leadership roles, Leonie has extensive expertise in healthcare management. She played a pivotal role in the commissioning team for a new hospital in regional Victoria and advanced to the Executive General Manager role of that hospital in 2020.
In this episode, Leonie delves into her unique experience of commissioning a new hospital, sharing insights on the preparation and challenges she encountered. She reflects on the mentorship and guidance she received, illustrating how strategic leadership and mentorship can significantly impact career development. Leonie also discusses the complexities of making tough decisions, managing personal biases, and leading teams through growth and transformation.
Leonie’s dedication and leadership in challenging environments offer valuable lessons in self-discovery, self care and effective leadership.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:26 Leonie's Career Overview
01:26 Journey into Nursing and Leadership
03:44 Support Systems and Mentorship
05:37 Professional Development and Self-Awareness
09:25 Significant Career Forks
22:04 Commissioning a New Hospital
30:30 Stepping into Senior Roles
35:10 Final Reflections and Advice
Let’s dive in!
Here is what stays with us from this conversation:
Embracing Change and Growth:
* Early career aspirations can change with the right guidance; professional journeys often involve unexpected pivots.
* Career transitions often require courage and stepping out of comfort zones. Every role and situation presents learning opportunities.
Challenges in New Roles:
* Leadership roles come with complex challenges, including regulatory compliance, workforce management, and influencing without direct authority.
Role of Mentorship and Support Networks:
* Having a strong support network and mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth, helping navigate career transitions and challenges.
Importance of Professional Development:
* Continuous self-improvement through professional development, self-awareness, and understanding personal strengths and weaknesses is vital for effective leadership.
Self-Care:
* Prioritizing self-care, especially during demanding roles, is essential. Seeking professional coaching and developing personal self-care strategies can help manage stress.
Key Advice:
* Understand who you are and how you manage yourself so then you can help lead others.
* Make sure you have a group of people around you, mentors and a network that supports you. Join a professional group and find people you connect with to be a part of your network. You will often receive advice that you didn’t know you needed.
* Stay curious. When something comes across your path, or you are moving into a new opportunity, it will teach you something professionally or personally.
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