What struck me about today’s guest was how comfortable she is in the type of leader she shows up to be. As she’ll admit, it’s been a work in progress over a varied career in the NHS, but a strong sense of her values and a clear purpose to make a difference has helped to guide her in even the most challenging of times.

Today I am talking with Trudie Davies, CEO of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. We discuss:

• moving from clinical to operational roles
• the importance of asking questions
• transitioning to CEO
• staying motivated in a 30 year career
• determining the type of leader you want to show up as
• gaining organisational agreement and alignment for an ‘upside down’ approach to management (inspired by Timpsons)
• responding to external factors whilst maintaining a focus on your vision
• being an NHS leader in the face of relentless challenge, including industrial action
• what happens if you don't lead by your values
• how coaching and mentoring helped to navigate situations and relationships whilst finding who you want to be as a leader
• showing up authentically
• why her dogs are a famous face amongst colleagues
• dealing with isolation and managing a relocation
• advice for aspiring CEOs

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