DaVita Leadership Insights

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in this episode as they are joined by Mike Geiger, Vice President of Licensure and Certification, to discuss a core element of the Trilogy of Care: caring for our world. Mike shares personal stories and insights from his journey in giving back in fulfilling and meaningful ways by aligning his skills, passions, and the needs of his community. He encourages listeners to allocate time to reflect on how they can contribute to making a difference, viewing it as an opportunity to engage in continuous learning and creating a culture of belonging. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Mike Geiger, Vice President of Licensure and CertificationHOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you want to hear, or would like to submit Listener Mail? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)

Tune in to this episode as our hosts, Grace and Doug, delve into "The Power of a Learning Culture" with guest Gordon Trujillo, Vice President of Enterprise Learning and Development. Gordon shares stories from his career journey that have cultivated a unique perspective on the transformative potential of a learning culture, both personally and professionally. In this episode, you will be inspired to explore how DaVita leaders utilize learning to demonstrate our commitment to the development of our teammates, providing them with the opportunity to thrive through learning, growth, community, and a sense of belonging. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Gordon Trujillo, Vice President of Enterprise Learning and DevelopmentHOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you want to hear, or would like to submit Listener Mail? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)

DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here (https://blubrry.com/davitawomenleaders/)! In this series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace.Are you often second-guessing whether you have made the right choices on career and family? For some, it feels like a never-ending quest to achieve & sustain the right balance. In this second episode of the two-part series on Connecting With Women Leaders, Grace Berman, Senior Director at DaVita University, explores strategies women have learned through their own experiences and advice from others to find peace with your choices through the various stages of life. Listen in on this sixth episode of the DaVita Power of Women podcast for ideas to build more clarity & confidence to embrace every aspect of your life.Host: Grace Berman, Sr. DirectorPanel: Kathleen Waters, Chief Legal Officer, Rebecca Griggs, Group Vice President, Stephanie Hendrickson, Group Vice President, Betsy McCubrey, Group Vice President and Deputy General CounselShare your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval)

DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here (https://blubrry.com/davitawomenleaders/)! In this series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace.Do you ever wish you could fast-forward through the learnings as a woman leader? We often feel more connected when we are part of a community where we learn from the experiences of others. Our host, Grace Berman, Senior Director at DaVita University, draws out the stumbles before the success in this two-part series with four different women leaders at DaVita. Laugh through their recollection of career journey learnings on cultivating confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome and finding their unique style as a woman leader. Explore practical tactics to help you find your fast-forward by tuning in to this fifth episode of DaVita POW (DaVita’s Power of Women) podcast. Host: Grace Berman, Sr. DirectorPanel: Kathleen Waters, Chief Legal Officer, Rebecca Griggs, Group Vice President, Stephanie Hendrickson, Group Vice President, Betsy McCubrey, Group Vice President and Deputy General CounselShare your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval)

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in welcoming this episode’s guest, Sr. Manager of Clinical Service, Ojenee Tavoukjian, as they discuss how Service Excellence is a key component to leading successful teams here in the Village. Ojenee has been supporting our Village for 11 years and is a recent winner of the Core Value Award for Service Excellence. With her vast experience leading effective teams, Ojenee shares how she has leveraged service excellence to become a successful leader. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Ojenee Tavoukjian, Sr. Manager of Clinical Service HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, pleasevisit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our otherepisodes.Share your thoughts and commentsabout our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you wantto hear, or would like to submit Listener Mail? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)

Tune into this special feature episode from a panel interview hosted at the DaVita Leadership Meeting. Vanessa Pfeiffer hosts a panel interview with guests Danny Wetmore, Katie Swanzy and Sarah Beidelschies to learn how they have navigated their career journey at DaVita. In this interview, you will learn how to best navigate driving your own career development; from seeking clarity in what brings personal fulfillment, fining the right time to say yes or take a risk, and building networks.Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Vanessa Pfeiffer, Danny Wetmore, Katie Swanzy, and Sarah Beidelschies For DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2022, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)

DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here (https://blubrry.com/davitawomenleaders/)! In this new series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. In this first Power of Women episode, Kathleen Waters, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer, interviews DaVita Board Member Barbara Desoer on her path to leadership and lessons learned along the way. Feeling successful at managing different phases of life can sometimes be elusive for women, especially when relatable examples are rare. Too often, women choose to opt-out when the alignment of their personal ambitions feel out of sync with their workplace experiences. While there is no silver bullet for success, Barbara openly shares some of her reflections on pivotal career and life decision points, including the impact of the various leaders who helped her navigate those decisions. If you are looking for inspiring examples of how to navigate these phases – for yourself, or women you care about – this episode is a welcome perspective that demonstrates the power of sharing personal experiences.Share your thoughts and comments about the podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval)

DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here (https://blubrry.com/davitawomenleaders/)! In this new series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace.Tune into the second Power of Women episode as Group Vice President Betsy McCubrey is joined by Christina Curtis, Executive Leader and Team Coach. In this episode, Betsy and Christina discuss helpful tools to boost confidence along with ways to lead and support teammates struggling with confidence. Confidence isn’t a personality trait - it is a skill and we can work together to strengthen ours and those around us. In this episode, you’ll walk through the normalcy of feeling a lack of confidence and listen for tips to boost our own confidence.Share your thoughts and comments about the podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval)

Leading others comes in many forms beyond having a title or direct authority. Leading through influence is the art of mobilizing others to work toward a common goal through treating those you lead with the same level of care, intensity and accountability as a manager would. Join our guest, Vice President of Home Operations, Eduardo Zanatta in this episode as he shares stories throughout his leadership journey of leading change through influencing others. As you hear from Zanatta’s personal successes and stumbles you will begin to understand key ways in leading others through building trust, holding others accountable, and leaning into the art of storytelling. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Eduardo Zanatta, Vice President of Home Operations HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2022, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)

Are you considering moving for a direct patient care role to a broader leadership role? Tune into to our newest DaVita Leadership Insight podcast episode with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Tina Livaudais as she shares her career journey from PCT to a her current role as CNO. Tina reflects on the challenges she faced moving from a frontline caregiver role into roles with less direct patient care. Making the transition into a business role can be a challenging shift as there is less opportunity to interact with patients and experience the excitement of being in a clinic. However, Tina shares that she was able to find a new type of fulfillment with a role that has a larger impact on patients on a larger scale.Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Tina Livaudais, Chief Nursing Officer HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval)Have an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas)