The one where I forgot it was Easter!

The one where I forgot it was Easter!

Author: Katie Quinney April 17, 2025 Duration: 6:04
Wrapping up season 3 with planning ahead tips in a mini-mid-week episode because I completely forgot it was Easter.

Step into Katie's Leadership Lounge, hosted by Katie Quinney, for conversations that feel like a necessary deep breath in the middle of a demanding day. This podcast is specifically for those navigating the unique pressures of leadership and work within healthcare. It’s not about adding more to your to-do list, but about creating a space to pause and reflect on the human side of management. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the challenges you face, from team dynamics and personal resilience to the broader systems that shape care. You’ll hear honest discussions that blend practical business insights with thoughtful self-improvement, all grounded in the real-world context of healthcare. The aim is to leave you with more than just information-it’s about feeling genuinely refreshed and reconnected to your purpose. Tune in for a podcast that understands the weight of your role and offers a supportive dialogue to help you carry it forward with renewed inspiration and clarity. This is where the complex art of leadership in healthcare gets the thoughtful, nuanced attention it deserves.
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#61 When it's time to let go: closing chapters with care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:45
This episode is for anyone who has ever left a team, a job, or a role, or supported someone else through it. I’m reflecting on what it means to lead through endings, personally and professionally, with the help of Tuckma…
#60 Midwinter, Matariki & Meaningful Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:24
With only two weeks till my big move, the period of Matarki and Midwinter has created a space of pause for me. So this week, I’m sharing a calm, reflective episode as this is a natural moment to reflect and take stock. I…
Habits: Grounding Leadership in What You Do Daily [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:58
In this episode, we look at the difference between routines and habits and why that distinction matters for healthcare leaders under pressure. Drawing on practical examples and experience (including how a one-minute acti…
Have we made everything a crisis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
Healthcare loves a crisis, but at what cost? What does it take to shift towards a more proactive way of working? This is where Habit 3 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People can help us.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Healthcare Leaders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:01
As a slightly lost and overwhelmed charge nurse, I knew I wanted to be effective. I also knew that the skills I had learnt in the clinical setting needed to be expanded. Picking up a second-hand copy of the 7 Habits of H…
Asking what matters is the beginning of joy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:42
Joy in work is not a flaky, soft, fluffy thing to add on when you have the time or money to do so. Joy in work should be a right for everyone who is committing themselves to the work and leadership in healthcare. This we…
#55 Managing your emotions at work. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
If I'm feeling everything all at once, then the emotional workload of healthcare is a good practice ground. This week we're talking about managing when all unwanted and wanted emotions come up. We'll discuss what this me…
This Pink Shirt Day: Bullying is always personal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:19
This episode isn’t polished (like it ever is), it’s personal. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what many leaders are too scared to say out loud—what it’s like to be accused of bullying, and what it feels like to be on…
A New Hope For Healthcare Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:50
As Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th, we’re kicking off season 4, reflecting on the stories that shape us. If you’ve ever felt like you should know more as a leader, this episode is a permission slip to lead with curi…
Leading Through Scarcity: The Abundance Mindset Advantage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:00
Healthcare is stretched, but your mindset is still a choice. This episode isn’t about pretending things aren’t tough—it’s about the power of noticing how you think, and choosing to lead with clarity and impact anyway. We…