13 - Diane Ashiru-Oredope

In this episode, I speak with Professor Diane Ashiru-Oredope, a credentialed consultant pharmacist and a leading voice in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and pharmaceutical public health. Diane shares her fascinating career journey - from frontline clinical pharmacy to national and international leadership roles shaping AMR policy and advancing pharmaceutical public health.We explore: ✅ The evolution of pharmaceutical public health and its growing impact on population health ✅ Leadership lessons from tackling AMR at a national and global level ✅ The power of research, collaboration, and mentorship in shaping public health careers ✅ Overcoming self-doubt and stepping into leadership opportunitiesDiane’s insights are invaluable for any health leader looking to navigate complex systems, influence policy, and drive meaningful change.Reflective Questions for Health LeadersAs you reflect on the insights from Diane’s career journey, consider these questions to help guide your own leadership growth:How can you expand your current role to have a greater population health impact?Have you ever hesitated to apply for a leadership opportunity? What held you back?How do you actively seek out mentorship or coaching, and how could you support others in return?Are you fully recognizing the impact of your work, both nationally and globally?What learning opportunities—formal or informal—could help you develop new leadership skills?Contact Diane X - DrDianeAshiru BlueSky - dianeashiru.bsky.socialLinkedIn Diane Ashiru PhDIf you’re interested in exploring coaching or learning more about leadership in healthcare, visit my website, where you’ll find a wealth of resources tailored to medical and public health professionals. Sign up for my newsletter to access a range of articles, tools, and guides to support your career journey. Dr Fiona Day is able to help you thrive like no one else. She is the only Coaching Psychologist in the world with a background in medicine and public health. Her coaching practice is grounded in evidence. Over ten systematic reviews demonstrate the benefits of workplace coaching. Coaching psychology, the science of potential, performance, and wellbeing, has an even greater impact. Book a confidential Consultation with Fiona here.