Leading Out Loud

About Leading Out Loud

Leading Out Loud is a podcast exploring the realities of leadership — beyond titles, beyond theory, and beyond the exam room for those in healthcare settings. Each week, host Bridget Rollins sits down with professionals, executives, and industry voices to unpack what leadership truly looks like in practice. From building healthy teams and navigating burnout to difficult conversations, culture, and career growth, the show brings honest insight from those living it every day. Because leadership doesn’t stop at work, Leading Out Loud also dives into the personal side of professional life — including work-life balance, resilience, identity, and the challenges of leading while managing real-world responsibilities like parenting, partnership, and everything in between. Real conversations. Real leadership. Out loud.

Publisher

Bridget Rollins, EMBA, PhD Candidate

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2026

Latest episode

23 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Episode 19: The Leadership Fine Print: What Every Leader Needs to Know

   Leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about making informed decisions. In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I sit down with Alastair Gamble to discuss the intersection of leadership, people, accountability, and the legal realities leaders face every day. Together, we unpack common mistakes organizations make and why legal should be viewed as a strategic partner rather than a reactive function. The conversation explores practical leadership topics including performance management, documentation, difficult conversations, and the importance of creating cultures built on clarity and accountability. We also discuss why many leadership challenges aren’t created by major events—but by small decisions, inconsistent actions, and moments where leaders avoid difficult conversations. At its core, this episode is a reminder that strong leadership isn’t about operating from fear. It’s about balancing risk with thoughtful decision-making, setting clear expectations, and creating environments where people can succeed. Keywords: leadership accountability, performance management, workplace culture, risk management and employee relations Key Topics: ·      Legal as a Strategic Leadership Partner ·      Performance Management & Accountability ·      Decision-Making & Risk Management Guest Information: Alastair Gamble LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-gamble-0b433512/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-gamble-0b433512/) Host Information: Bridget Rollins LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins (http://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins) Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true) #leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #management (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23management&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #healthcare (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23healthcare&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #mentorship (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23mentorship&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23podcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #leadingoutloud (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadingoutloud&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

2. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Episode 18: Leadership in Action: Lessons from a Lifetime of Leading

   Leadership is often talked about in terms of strategy, growth, and outcomes—but at its core, it always comes back to people. In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I sat down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh to discuss leadership lessons built over decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, hospital operations, executive leadership, and mentorship. We explored why influence matters more than authority, the role emotional intelligence plays in effective leadership, and what begins to break when organizations grow faster than their infrastructure can support. We also talked about culture, mentorship, difficult conversations, and the importance of leading with empathy while remaining adaptable. One message stood out throughout the conversation: great leadership is not about position or titles—it is about investing in people and helping others grow. Keywords: leadership development, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, mentorship and responsible growth Key Topics: ·      Leading Through Growth and Change ·      People-Centered Leadership ·      Mentorship and Culture Guest Information: Dr. Bob Murtaugh LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobmurtaugh/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobmurtaugh/) Host Information: Bridget Rollins LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins (http://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins) Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true) This full Episode from Leading Out Loud is Available NOW on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. #leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #management (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23management&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #healthcare (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23healthcare&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #mentorship (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23mentorship&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23podcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #leadingoutloud (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadingoutloud&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

3. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Episode 17: Leading Through Life's Hardest Season

   In this episode of Leading Out Loud, Sandra Beckett shares a deeply personal and powerful conversation about leadership, career identity, caregiving, and resilience. Drawing from her experience as a global HR executive leading Fortune 500 transformations and high-stakes turnarounds, Sandra reflects on how personal loss, caregiving responsibilities, and stepping away from the workforce reshaped her perspective on leadership and success. Together, we explore the realities of balancing ambition with personal responsibilities, the emotional weight of career pauses, and why empathy, psychological safety, and humanity matter more than ever in today’s workplace. Sandra also shares insights on talent strategy, communication, innovation, and the importance of leaving organizations—and people—better than you found them. At its core, this episode is an honest conversation about redefining success, leading with intention, and navigating life’s unexpected transitions with grace, resilience, and authenticity. Keywords: leadership resilience, career transitions, psychological safety, work-life integration, empathetic leadership Key Topics: ·  Navigating Career Pauses & Caregiving Responsibilities ·  Leading with Empathy, Patience & Psychological Safety ·  Redefining Success Beyond Titles and Metrics Guest Information: Sandra Beckett LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-beckett-4413813/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-beckett-4413813/) Website - https://guidedpathhr.com (https://guidedpathhr.com) Host Information: Bridget Rollins LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins (http://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins) Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true) This full Episode from Leading Out Loud is available NOW on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. #leadership (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #management (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23management&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #healthcare (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23healthcare&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #mentorship (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23mentorship&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23podcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) #leadingoutloud (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadingoutloud&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)

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