In this special episode of Coaching Through Stories, Siana Sylvester steps in as co-host alongside Dr. Eric Bean to welcome guest Nicole Bean. 

Together, they dive into Nicole’s impressive career journey from pharmaceutical sales to becoming Head of Oncology Marketing. Nicole shares her experiences of personal and professional growth, revealing how she transitioned from a road warrior to a corporate leader while constantly striving to make a bigger impact in healthcare. The episode highlights her leadership philosophy, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and how she fosters a psychologically safe environment for her team.

 Key Points:

1. Nicole’s journey from pharmaceutical sales to oncology marketing

2. Leadership insights: empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and creating psychological safety

3. Overcoming imposter syndrome and external criticisms

4. The value of retrospectives for continuous team improvement

Episode Highlights:

•[6:20] Nicole’s background and transition into healthcare

•[9:35] The challenges of moving from a field role to a corporate setting

•[13:35] Leadership lessons: creating a safe space for teams

•[6:44] The value of listening and connecting to your team

•[5:40] Delegating leadership while maintaining individual contributions

•[6:00] DISC assessment: Navigating different leadership styles in the workplace

•[4:25] Cross-departmental collaboration and building coalitions

•[1:02:29] Managing workplace criticism and personal growth through retrospectives

Resources:

•How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen-https://www.amazon.com/How-Women-Rise-Holding-Promotion/dp/0316440124