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Lead Change
by Mary Mulcahey
On this podcast, we will share stories from physicians in various medical specialties and those in roles that support the advancement of medicine to understand the skills necessary to be an effective leader. We’ll celebrate their success and hear about strategies to overcome hurdles. We will also highlight some of the unique challenges faced by women in medicine who are interested in pursuing leadership positions and the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in achieving and being successful in those roles.
Episodes
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S2: Episode 7: Dr. Doug Lundy - Beyond Success: Finding Your Purpose
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey welcomes Dr. Doug Lundy, an accomplished orthopaedic trauma surgeon and healthcare leader whose career has spanned private practice, academic medicine, and leadership roles in several major orthopaedic organizations. Drawing on his...
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Live from AOSSM: Traveling to Learn, Returning to Lead
In this live episode of the Lead Change Podcast from AOSSM in Seattle, Dr. Mary Mulcahey is joined by sports medicine surgeons Drs. Mia Hagen, Justin Arner, and Drew Lansdown to reflect on their experience participating in the AOSSM–ESSKA Traveling Fellowship. The group discusses their varied...
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S2: Episode 6: Dr. Chris Gonzalez - Leadership Starts with Listening
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with Dr. Chris Gonzalez, an accomplished urologic surgeon and physician executive whose leadership journey has included serving as department chair at two institutions, Chief of Surgery, president of a national specialty…
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S2, Episode 5: Dr. Harriet Hopf -Building Alignment, Creating Change
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Harriet Hopf shares lessons from a remarkable career in academic medicine, faculty development, coaching, and organizational leadership. She describes how her passion for improving systems led her to rethink faculty promotion criteria at the...
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Live from ESSKA: Lead. Serve. Elevate.
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with Dr. Jacques Menetrey, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University Hospital of Geneva, former President of ESSKA, and recipient of ESSKA’s Lifetime Honorary Membership. Dr. Menetrey reflects on his journey from a young...
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S2, Episode 4: Dr. Tom Collins - Lead by Helping Others Thrive
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Mary K. Mulcahey, MD, sits down with Dr. Tom Collins, pediatric cardiologist, Vice Chair of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the University of Kentucky, author of The Four Stars of Leadership, and host of The Science of Leadership. Dr. Collins shares...
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S2, Episode 3: The Future of Healthcare: Harnessing AI to Improve Care, Outcomes, and Access
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare, but successful implementation requires much more than new technology—it requires thoughtful leadership. In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Natalie Pageler of Stanford Medicine and Dr. Marylyn...
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Live from ESSKA: How Great Leaders Build Strong Foundations
In this episode of Lead Change, recorded live at the ESSKA Congress in Prague, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Zhanna Kovalchuk, Executive Director of ESSKA, to discuss her remarkable leadership journey—from university professor to entrepreneur to leading one of the world's largest orthopaedic...
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S2, Episode 2: Dr. Marcy Faustin -The Mind, Body, and Heart of Sports Medicine
In this inspiring episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes Dr. Marcy Faustin, primary care sports medicine physician, educator, and leader in collegiate and Olympic sports medicine. As Co-Head Team Physician and Medical Director for UC Davis Athletics and former Co-Head Team...
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Live from ESSKA: From Idea to Impact: Evolution of Women in ESSKA
Recorded live at the ESSKA Congress in Prague, this episode features Drs. Berte Boe and Katja Tecklenburg, two visionary leaders behind the Women in ESSKA initiative. They share how an informal conversation among colleagues evolved into a thriving international community dedicated to increasing...
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S2, Episode 1: Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett - Lead with Curiosity, Grow with Purpose
In the Season 2 premiere of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett—orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons, educators, team physicians, entrepreneurs, and co-hosts of the Sports Docs Podcast. Together, they discuss how leadership extends far…
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Live Podcast: Developing Leaders Who Transform Institutions
Recorded live at the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program in Philadelphia, this episode of the Lead Change Podcast features Dr. Erika Brown, Associate Director of ELAM, Dean of Faculty Affairs at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, and nationally recognized expert in…
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Episode 20: Dr. Dean Taylor - Transforming Medicine Through Leadership
In this milestone 20th episode of the Lead Change Podcast, host Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Dean Taylor to explore the intersection of sports medicine, military service, and healthcare leadership. Dr. Taylor reflects on his journey from United States Military Academy and military...
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Episode 19: Dr. Michele Marcolongo - Purpose, Persistence, and Performance in STEM Leadership
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Michele Marcolongo joins host Mary K. Mulcahey for a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, mentorship, and purpose-driven work in academia and engineering. Dr. Marcolongo shares her personal journey from aerospace engineering to biomaterials...
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Episode 18: Dr. Laura Ngwenya Leading at the Intersection of Science and Surgery
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Laura Ngwenya, a neurosurgeon-scientist and leader in neurotrauma, shares insights from her multifaceted career spanning clinical care, research, and national leadership. She discusses her work treating traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading clinical trials, and...
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Live Podcast: Innovation, Inclusion, and The Future of Medical Education
In this live episode of the Lead Change podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Leon McCrea, Vice Dean for Educational Affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in medical education and health equity. Dr. McCrea shares his journey as a family...
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Episode 17: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff. Beyond Grit: Training your mind for high performance
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, a leading mental performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes, the Minnesota Vikings, and high-performing leaders. Dr. Kamphoff shares how her experiences as a competitive runner—and...
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Episode 16: Dr. Ron Navarro. Creating Opportunity and Cultivating Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with orthopaedic surgeon and leader Dr. Ron Navarro, Director for Clinical Affairs at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine and President of the American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS). Dr. Navarro shares...
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Live Podcast: Martha Deery - Turning vision into impact
In this live episode of Lead Change, recorded at the ELAM program in Philadelphia, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Martha Deery, a leader in organizational transformation and change strategy. Martha shares insights from her work with Kotter, emphasizing that successful change is not driven by…
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Episode 15: Dr. Jewel Kling. Finding Your North Star in Leadership and Women’s Health
In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Jewel Kling, a national leader in women’s health, menopause, sex- and gender-based medicine, and medical education. Dr. Kling shares her leadership journey from early advocacy experiences shaped by her parents’ community...
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Episode 14: Maddie Davis Tully. Seek First To Understand: The Coaching Mindset That Transforms Teams
In this episode of the Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with leadership coach and former national champion rower and collegiate head coach Maddie Davis Tully to explore what high-performance sport teaches us about sustainable leadership. Maddie shares her journey from Princeton…
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Episode 13: Dr. Nancy Spector Why Leadership Development Matters at Every Career Stage
In this episode of Lead Change, host Mary K. Mulcahey, MD sits down with Dr. Nancy Spector, Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Vice Dean for Faculty at Drexel University College of Medicine, and Executive Director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) and Executive Leadership in...
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Episode 12: Dr. Alex Ghanayem Integrity Is the Currency: Stewardship, Trust & Building for Tomorrow
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Alex Ghanayem—orthopedic spine surgeon, longtime Loyola faculty member, department chair, and past president of the American Orthopaedic Association—for a candid and deeply reflective conversation about leadership in medicine.…
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Episode 11: Janet Foutty. The Power of Presence, Reflection, and Purpose
Episode 11: The Power of Presence, Reflection, and Purpose In this episode of the Lead Change podcast, host Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Janet Foutty, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting and Executive Chair of Deloitte US, and co-author of Arrive and Thrive. Janet reflects on her 33-year career...
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Episode 10: Dr. Matt Provencher. Building Teams That Excel: A Leadership Journey
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Matt Provencher—renowned orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, military leader, researcher, and mentor. Their conversation explores Dr. Provencher’s extensive career in the U.S. Navy, his clinical and research work, his leadership...
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Episode 9: Building Teams, Bridging Borders
In this episode of the Lead Change podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes her friend and colleague, Dr. Berte Boe, a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Oslo University Hospital and the first woman to serve in the presidential line of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and...
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Episode 8: Dr. Akanksha Mehta. Culture Eats Strategy -- Grit Fuels Growth
In this episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with Dr. Akanksha Mehta, Professor of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine and Director of Male Reproductive Health at the Emory Reproductive Center. The conversation explores Dr. Mehta’s clinical focus on male reproductive and sexual health…
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Live Podcast: Your Why Fuels Your What: Inspiring Women in Orthopaedics
In this special live episode of the Lead Change podcast, recorded at the Inspire Women in Orthopaedics Summit 2025 in Philadelphia, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Drs. Meghan Bishop and Danielle Ponzio, co-founders and co-chairs of the INSPIRE Summit. Both accomplished orthopaedic surgeons at...
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Episode 7: Visionary Leadership and Building Legacy
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. David Dejour, internationally renowned knee surgeon, past president of ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy), and head of the Lyon Ortho Clinic. Dr. Dejour reflects on his distinguished career,...
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Episode 6: Building teams, embracing change & leading with purpose
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Ellen Casey, attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. A former collegiate gymnast, Dr. Casey has built her career around sports medicine, research, and…
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Episode 5: From Teaching to Coaching: A Journey of Leadership Growth
In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Clare Coonan, founder and president of Adjacent Consulting and an experienced executive coach who has spent over 20 years helping leaders in healthcare and academic medicine navigate transformation. Clare shares her unconventional…
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Episode 4: The impact of mentorship and resilience on career success
Episode Summary This episode of the Lead Change podcast features Dr. David Parker, an internationally recognized knee surgeon from Sydney, Australia, and past president of ISAKOS and APKASS. Dr. Parker shares insights from his career in knee surgery, leadership experiences in international...
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Episode 3: Culture, Courage, & Authenticy
Dr. Mary Killackey, Chair of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, shares her leadership journey from transplant surgeon to department chair. She reflects on pivotal career moments, challenges as a woman in medicine, and the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and…
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Episode 2: Building Consensus and Empowering Others
In this episode, Dr. Antonia Chen, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern, talks about her leadership journey, career pivots, and vision for the future of orthopaedics. Dr. Chen shares insights from her evolution as a clinician, researcher, and leader, including her transition into...
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Episode 1: Dr. Liz Matzkin
Dr. Liz Matzkin - Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship program at Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. She has developed a world-class program for female athletes with a robust research program focusing on Women’s Sports Medicine.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On this podcast, we will share stories from physicians in various medical specialties and those in roles that support the advancement of medicine to understand the skills necessary to be an effective leader. We’ll celebrate their success and hear about strategies to overcome hurdles. We will also highlight some of the unique challenges faced by women in medicine who are interested in pursuing leadership positions and the importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship in achieving and being successful in those roles.
HOSTED BY
Mary Mulcahey
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