The HLA: The Ripple Effect

The HLA: The Ripple Effect
Podcast Description
The Ripple Effect is an HLA Listen* podcast that dives into the stories of The Healthcare Leadership Academy’s alumni—leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of healthcare. From groundbreaking projects to personal leadership journeys, each episode explores how a single idea, conversation, or decision can create waves of impact, driving meaningful change in healthcare and beyond.
Every leader starts with a single drop — join us as we follow the ripples.
*HLA Listen is the podcast network of The Healthcare Leadership Academy.
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The podcast focuses on leadership in healthcare, innovation, personal growth, and community building, with episodes exploring themes such as overcoming imposter syndrome in medical education, the impact of social enterprises on health equity, and the intersection of technology and leadership in healthcare, illustrated by discussions with alumni like Jacob Oguntimehin on addressing systemic barriers and Hugo Layard Horsfall on neurotechnology.

The Ripple Effect is an HLA Listen* podcast that dives into the stories of The Healthcare Leadership Academy’s alumni—leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of healthcare. From groundbreaking projects to personal leadership journeys, each episode explores how a single idea, conversation, or decision can create waves of impact, driving meaningful change in healthcare and beyond.
Every leader starts with a single drop — join us as we follow the ripples.
*HLA Listen is the podcast network of The Healthcare Leadership Academy.
This episode features an interview with David Williams, a former Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) scholar. The conversation explores Williams’ varied career path, including experiences in physiotherapy, the armed forces, and local politics, highlighting his passion for service and leadership. He discusses his journey with The HLA, emphasising the value of its diverse community and the space it provided for personal and professional growth. Williams also candidly shares his recent mental health journey and ADHD diagnosis, reflecting on how understanding himself better has influenced his perspective. The discussion touches on the complexities of leadership within healthcare and the political landscape, advocating for ambition grounded in service and encouraging others to pursue their interests despite potential challenges.
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