Podcast interview featuring The Healthcare Leadership Academy alumnus Zac Hassan, who details his path from medical registrar to an aspiring political candidate. Hassan explains that The HLA provided the courage, practical skills, and collaborative environment required to develop his side project, the ”Healthy Discussions” podcast. He firmly asserts that medical professionals must venture beyond the hospital to translate their valuable clinical expertise into real influence over systemic health issues. Driven by this belief, Hassan shares his recent commitment to active party politics and his goal of standing for the Scottish Parliament to directly address policy failings and health inequality. Both Zac and Johann emphasise that The HLA serves as a supportive structure, offering a crucial networking hub and motivational framework for clinicians keen to lead change.