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#55 - Dr Mindy Lane - Walking Into the Unknown
Today I’m talking to Dr. Mindy Lane, a sub-specialist surgeon in the United States with 25 years of experience. Her understanding of how to thrive under high-stakes pressure in the operating room has enabled Mindy to also become an accomplished EK-WESS-TREE-UN.
In the OR, she was able to lead her team with steady hands and a clear mind to save lives. In the dressage arena, she harnessed the pressure—and her horse, Fjurie—to achieve the highest levels in national competitions. As Mindy says, the principles of calm, control, and precision apply in both hospital and horse riding.
She now specialises in bridging the gap between industry and medicine. Her goal is to make a significant impact on global health through innovative solutions.
Whether it’s in the operating theatre, the arena, or the boardroom, Mindy believes that being "better under pressure" isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of life.
In our conversation, Mindy shares:
- When a winning strategy doesn’t work anymore
- How a data-driven scientist deals with gut instinct
- And what happened when she saw in her daughter a side of herself she didn’t like
Outline 📍
00:00 Intro
02:43 Pressure in an operating theatre
04:04 Managing stress & dialing down your mind in high-pressure situations
06:55 Exploring the current chapter of Mindy’s journey
10:30 Recognising when positive pressure becomes depleting and knowing when to step back
12:35 When unfulfilled values turn pressure from a motivator to a burden
13:52 The moment that made you say, 'That's enough'
17:17 Insight 1: Lessons learned
19:28 Exploring masculine energy & its impact on female leadership in male-dominated systems
25:26 What lessons are you teaching your daughter to navigate pressures in the system?
27:16 How do you feel about the medical profession now?
33:21 Aiming to be a new model for female doctors in masculine environments
36:59 Navigating the pressure of transitioning away from a career into the unknown
42:15 Insight 2: Lessons learned
43:53 Nurturing yourself through the pressure of stepping into uncertainty
48:07 Building a support system for stepping away from your job
51:04 What 2 things would you pay forward to others wanting to be Better Under Pressure?
54:52 Recognising the tipping point between positive and negative pressure
57:57 Outro
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By Sara Milne RoweToday I’m talking to Dr. Mindy Lane, a sub-specialist surgeon in the United States with 25 years of experience. Her understanding of how to thrive under high-stakes pressure in the operating room has enabled Mindy to also become an accomplished EK-WESS-TREE-UN.
In the OR, she was able to lead her team with steady hands and a clear mind to save lives. In the dressage arena, she harnessed the pressure—and her horse, Fjurie—to achieve the highest levels in national competitions. As Mindy says, the principles of calm, control, and precision apply in both hospital and horse riding.
She now specialises in bridging the gap between industry and medicine. Her goal is to make a significant impact on global health through innovative solutions.
Whether it’s in the operating theatre, the arena, or the boardroom, Mindy believes that being "better under pressure" isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of life.
In our conversation, Mindy shares:
- When a winning strategy doesn’t work anymore
- How a data-driven scientist deals with gut instinct
- And what happened when she saw in her daughter a side of herself she didn’t like
Outline 📍
00:00 Intro
02:43 Pressure in an operating theatre
04:04 Managing stress & dialing down your mind in high-pressure situations
06:55 Exploring the current chapter of Mindy’s journey
10:30 Recognising when positive pressure becomes depleting and knowing when to step back
12:35 When unfulfilled values turn pressure from a motivator to a burden
13:52 The moment that made you say, 'That's enough'
17:17 Insight 1: Lessons learned
19:28 Exploring masculine energy & its impact on female leadership in male-dominated systems
25:26 What lessons are you teaching your daughter to navigate pressures in the system?
27:16 How do you feel about the medical profession now?
33:21 Aiming to be a new model for female doctors in masculine environments
36:59 Navigating the pressure of transitioning away from a career into the unknown
42:15 Insight 2: Lessons learned
43:53 Nurturing yourself through the pressure of stepping into uncertainty
48:07 Building a support system for stepping away from your job
51:04 What 2 things would you pay forward to others wanting to be Better Under Pressure?
54:52 Recognising the tipping point between positive and negative pressure
57:57 Outro