In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tony Jones, retired GP, educator, clinical leader, and someone whose career has been shaped by a deep belief that our experiences are never wasted.
Tony spent four decades in general practice, GP education, and system leadership. His roles included Programme Director, GP Tutor, and West Kent Training Hub Lead, as well as work with West Kent CCG and the Health Care Partnership before retiring in 2025. Alongside his professional life, Tony is married with three adult children and one grandchild, a trustee for three charities, a gardener, gym‑goer, and open‑mic enthusiast. He is also a committed Christian and is now training in lay leadership.
In our conversation, Tony reflects on the early moments that shaped him, the anxiety and self‑doubt he carried into training, and how those experiences became the foundation for the support he later offered to hundreds of GPs through CLIC Clinical Leadership programme.
We explore emotional intelligence, reflective practice, imposter syndrome, risk culture, and the quiet power of asking why we do what we do. Tony shares stories of trainees who found their confidence, stepped into leadership, or stayed in the profession because someone believed in them.
This is a conversation about care, calling, and the courage to understand yourself so you can better support others. It’s about kindness, leadership, and the small decisions that shape who we become, in medicine and beyond.
