(#66) Motherhood & C-Level Executive Leadership with Kasey Herrington

In this empowering episode of Healthy Careers, host Maddie Traylor sits down with Kasey Herrington, Chief Operating Officer at OrthoSC, to explore what it truly means to lead at the C-suite level while navigating the realities of motherhood. With a dynamic background in both urology and orthopedic practice management, Kasey shares candid insights on her career trajectory, the challenges of being a female executive in a traditionally male-dominated space, and how motherhood has refined her leadership style.From managing multimillion-dollar operations to carving out quality time for her family, Kasey offers a transparent look at the strategies that have helped her thrive as both an operator and a mom. Listeners will walk away with real-world advice on boundary-setting, leveraging mentorship, and redefining what “balance” means in the high-stakes world of healthcare administration.This episode is essential listening for healthcare professionals, executives, and emerging leaders — especially women aiming to lead without compromise.Key Takeaways:How motherhood can enhance empathy and decision-making as a leaderNavigating imposter syndrome and gender bias in healthcare leadershipThe critical role of a supportive partner and executive coachingWork-life prioritization for high-performance executivesLessons in time management and sustainable leadershipCreating inclusive cultures that empower women to leadMentorship and coaching as accelerators for career growthEpisode Highlights:00:44 Meet Kasey Herrington, COO at OrthoSC01:28 Career Evolution: From Urology to Orthopedic Leadership03:51 Balancing Motherhood and a Demanding Executive Role06:20 Why Having a Supportive Partner Is Non-Negotiable12:36 Realities of Being a Female Leader in Healthcare15:50 How Coaching Transforms Career Trajectories22:34 Advice for Women Aspiring to the C-Suite31:06 Final Thoughts on Legacy and LeadershipKeywords:Women in healthcare leadership,Working mothers in medicine,C-level female executives in healthcare,COO in orthopedic practice,Healthcare leadership podcast,Leadership coaching for healthcare executives,Physician practice management careers,Balancing career and motherhood,Female leaders in MSOs,Executive women in private practice,OrthoSC leadership spotlight,Connect with Kasey Herrington:LinkedIn: Kasey HerringtonVisit OrthoSC