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I am pleased to share the latest episode of Success Is Never Accidental featuring Dr. Raul Mercer — an internationally respected leader in children’s health, public health policy, and children’s rights.

Dr. Mercer’s work spans clinical practice, global policy, and academic leadership, with collaborations involving WHO, UNICEF, the Lancet Commission, University College London, and major international child development initiatives.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The importance of collective leadership and global collaboration
• Why effective leaders must think systemically across sectors
• The role of respect and partnership in driving meaningful change
• Creating environments that enable wellbeing and innovation
• Why children’s rights must move beyond policy statements into everyday practice

This episode offers practical leadership reflections for anyone working in health, education, social care, public policy, or organisational leadership.

One particularly powerful challenge from Raul:
 Where are children’s voices currently absent in decision-making — and what can we do to change that?

I hope you find the discussion thought-provoking and valuable.