Nwando Anyaoku: Stop Translating Yourself

#92: In this episode of The Courage Effect, Suzanne Weller talks with Dr. Nwando Anyaoku — a board-certified pediatrician, physician executive, and advocate for women in leadership — about finding the courage to use your voice, own your story, and imagine a bigger future. Dr. Anyaoku shares her journey from Nigeria to the United States, from clinical practice to executive leadership, and the lessons she’s learned about navigating spaces that weren’t designed with everyone in mind. Together, they explore what it means to show up “untranslated,” speak up when something isn’t working, and build the support system that makes meaningful change possible. Key Topics: The importance of representation and context in healthcare Why speaking in your own voice can bring clarity to a room The challenges women face in male-dominated workplaces The importance of including clinicians’ perspectives in health technology and AI Why storytelling is a powerful leadership strategy How courage begins with daring to dream Ideas to Take With You: Notice where you may be editing or shrinking your voice to fit someone else’s expectations. Consider who is part of your support team: a mentor, sponsor, coach, and trusted personal connections. Ask whether your current environment allows you to bring your best to your work. Remember that telling your story can help someone else see a path forward. Connect with Nwando Anyaoku: ➡️ Website: https://nwandoanyaoku.com/ ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nwandoanyaoku/ ➡️ Her TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQA3JH2CEos Connect with The Courage Effect: ➡️ Host: Suzanne Weller / Weller Collaboration ➡️ Website: https://wellercollaboration.com/thecourageeffect ➡️ Social Media: https://linktr.ee/suzanneweller ➡️ Substack: Sign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter at https://suzanneweller.substack.com/about If this conversation resonated, share it and leave a review on your podcast platform. That's how this show grows — one courageous conversation at a time.