In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, host Nia Thomas engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Amanda Brisebois, an expert in healthcare coaching, facilitation, and mediation for healthcare practitioners. They delve into the critical importance of open and clear communication in maintaining mental well-being and professional success.
Amanda is a mother of three sons in their twenties, who are still figuring out their paths in life. She herself didn’t have a clear plan either, as she initially pursued a master’s in biology before unexpectedly finding herself in the field of medicine. She admits to not knowing much about being a physician at first, but found the journey to be fascinating and challenging. Amanda thought teaching looked cool, and it was this initial interest that led her to pursue a career in medicine. She now reflects on how she once believed being a physician would be an easy job, but has since realized the complexities and rewards of the profession.
From sharing personal experiences to discussing the evolving role of physician leaders, Nia and Amanda emphasize the significance of self-awareness, effective conflict resolution, and the need for self-care within healthcare organizations. Join us as we explore the transformative power of self-aware leadership and the profound impact it can have on the healthcare industry and beyond.
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Nia is an expert leader who talks the talk and walks the walk.
She is an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership every single day in her role as a Director in a Children’s Charity.
Nia is a frequent blogger, a passionate podcaster of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast and the author of The Self-Awareness Superhighway.
Nia is on a mission to develop self-aware leaders to create kinder, more respectful and creative working relationships through reflection, recognition and regulation.
Nia has spent 25 years working in the public sector across local government, the NHS, civil service, and in the last few years, charitable sector in Wales and England. Her role as a charity director is ‘what’ she does and ‘self-aware leadership’ is ‘how’ she does it.
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