Women Physicians Lead

About Women Physicians Lead

Coaching Healthcare Leaders is the podcast for physicians and healthcare executives who are navigating the complex intersection of clinical excellence and organizational leadership. Hosted by Dr. Lisa, a family physician, seasoned healthcare leader, and executive coach, this podcast creates a much-needed space for healthcare leaders to be heard, supported, and empowered. After years inside the healthcare system, Dr. Lisa understands the pressure, responsibility, and isolation that often come with leading in today’s demanding healthcare environment. Each episode dives into the real challenges medical leaders face—burnout, communication breakdowns, imposter syndrome, team conflict, system constraints, and the struggle to lead with influence while protecting well-being. You’ll gain practical, actionable strategies you can apply immediately, along with live coaching conversations that offer rare insight into how healthcare leaders think, decide, and grow in real time. This podcast is about more than leadership skills—it’s about giving healthcare leaders a voice and helping build sustainable health systems where people feel valued, healthcare professionals want to stay and grow, and patient outcomes truly improve. If you’re a physician leader, medical director, executive, or aspiring healthcare leader looking to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose—this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes are released regularly. 🎯 Listen in and lead differently. 🎙️ Coaching Healthcare Leaders

Publisher

Dr. Lisa Herbert

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Oct 2020

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   From Physician to Tech Founder: Reimagining Patient Care with Dr. Joy Bhosai

   What if the biggest problem in healthcare isn't a lack of innovation, but a failure to connect patients with the care and resources they already need? In this episode of Coaching Healthcare Leaders, Dr. Lisa Herbert welcomes Dr. Joy Bhosai, Founder and CEO of Pluto Health, for a thought-provoking conversation about healthcare innovation, physician entrepreneurship, and the future of patient-centered care. From her early experiences in global health to her work as a hospitalist at Duke University, Dr. Bhosai recognized a recurring challenge: fragmented medical information, limited access to preventive care, and disconnected healthcare services were creating unnecessary barriers for patients. Determined to address these gaps, she founded Pluto Health, a healthcare technology company designed to consolidate patient information, identify care needs, and connect individuals with appropriate resources. Together, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Bhosai explore the importance of physician involvement in healthcare technology, the risks of implementing AI without adequate clinical oversight, and the opportunity to make healthcare more accessible and equitable. Dr. Bhosai also shares practical advice for physicians considering entrepreneurship, along with personal lessons on resilience, self-compassion, and building a meaningful career beyond traditional clinical practice. This episode challenges healthcare leaders to ask a critical question: Are we building technology because we can, or because it truly improves patient care? Listen for an inspiring conversation about transforming healthcare through innovation, clinical insight, and purposeful leadership. Learn more about Pluto Health at https://www.pluto.health. Coaching Healthcare Leaders is hosted by Dr. Lisa Herbert, MD, FAAFP, PCC, physician and executive leadership coach. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast and share it with a colleague who believes healthcare can and should work better.

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   I Don't Feel Heard: Coaching a Healthcare Leader Through Influence

   This episode explores how healthcare leaders can shift their influence strategies from formal structures to meaningful relationships, highlighting the power of coaching to transform leadership approaches. In this Coaching Room episode, Dr. Lisa Herbert shares a compelling story of a physician leader who redefined their impact within their organization The importance of understanding the real goals behind leadership initiatives How coaching helps leaders shift from reactive to intentional actions The role of influence and relationships over formal structures Strategies for effective communication with administrators The impact of everyday interactions on organizational culture The importance of mentorship and peer support in healthcare How to identify stakeholders and build strategic relationships The significance of cultural influence in healthcare organizations Takeaways Leadership influence is about relationships, not just formal authority. Coaching helps leaders clarify their true goals and explore multiple paths. Effective communication and stakeholder understanding are key to influence. Small daily interactions significantly shape organizational culture. Supporting onboarding and mentorship can improve physician retention. Leadership impact is about how you show up every day, not just in meetings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the leadership challenge in healthcare 02:26 The physician leader’s initial proposal for a physician concerns subcommittee 06:14 Shifting focus from solutions to outcomes through coaching 08:38 Realizing the importance of mentorship and peer support 12:24 Influence without formal authority: building relationships and communication 16:34 Lessons learned: problem clarity, influence, and culture 20:20 Connecting clinical reality, coaching, and organizational culture 23:27 Three leadership questions for impact 25:50 The true impact of leadership: influence through trust and relationships

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   She Challenged the System. Thousands of Patients Benefited.

   What happens when one physician challenges a medical practice that has shaped patient care for decades? For Dr. Amaka Eneanya, the answer became a remarkable journey of advocacy, healthcare transformation, and an unexpected personal victory. In this powerful episode of Coaching Healthcare Leaders, Dr. Lisa Herbert sits down with Dr. Eneanya, physician executive, nephrologist, and former Chief Transformation Officer at Emory Healthcare, to explore how her work helped challenge a race-based kidney function equation that contributed to disparities in kidney care and transplant access. The resulting changes have helped approximately 21,000 Black patients receive additional kidney transplant waiting time. But the most emotional part of this story is how those changes ultimately impacted Dr. Eneanya's own family. Together, they explore: The courage required to challenge longstanding healthcare practices. How physician advocacy can influence national policy. Why healthcare transformation is about more than technology. The importance of building coalitions to create lasting change. What every healthcare leader can do to challenge the status quo. Dr. Eneanya shares a powerful challenge to healthcare professionals: "If not you, then who?" Whether you're a physician leader, healthcare executive, or someone passionate about improving healthcare, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what's possible when clinical expertise meets courageous leadership. Listen now and discover why meaningful healthcare transformation starts with people willing to act. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Herbert | Coaching Healthcare Leaders Clinical + Coaching + Culture™ You can watch the full video on YouTube Follow Dr. Amaka Eneanya on her website Since this episode aired, Dr. Eneanya has launched BOLD Direct Nephrology Care, which offers personalized kidney care, expert second opinions, and proactive disease prevention through a direct-access model designed to help you preserve your kidney health.

Who has been a guest on Women Physicians Lead

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• Dr Sandy Balwan
• Dr Mary Fleming
• Dr Toshkezi
• Dr Katrina Gipson
• Dr Joel Kahn

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

58

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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