We speak to  Dr. Lucy Pickard-Sullivan and Dr. Charlotte Stockley about how compassionate leadership can transform medical institutions and improve clinician and patient outcomes.

They share insights from their grassroots workshops on compassionate leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, dealing with challenges in the NHS, and creating psychologically safe environments. The episode also covers the power of compassionate leadership at every level of medical training, the impact of compassionate practices on patient care, and recommendations for listeners interested in implementing similar programs.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Backgrounds

00:30 Episode Overview: Compassionate Leadership

01:11 Guest Introduction: Dr. Lucy Pickard Sullivan and Dr. Charlotte Stockley

02:12 Defining Compassionate Leadership

03:46 Implementing Compassionate Leadership in Medicine

07:51 Workshops and Training Programs

08:35 Self-Compassion and Its Importance

12:31 Real-Life Applications and Challenges

18:56 Personal Experiences with Leadership

26:52 Leadership at Every Level

28:45 Exploring Leadership in Medical Training

29:09 The Importance of Seeking Leadership Opportunities

29:34 Balancing Clinical Skills and Leadership Training

30:55 Diversity in Leadership Styles

31:26 Compassionate Leadership in Medicine

34:15 The Role of Psychological Safety

42:09 Feedback and Future Plans for Leadership Training

46:03 Advice for Aspiring Compassionate Leaders

51:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Article on King’s Fund: What is compassionate leadership? (By Michael West and Suzie Bailey) 

Compassionate Leadership: Sustaining Wisdom, Humanity and Presence in Health and Social Care (Book by Michael West) 

Listen to Michael West talk about compassionate leadership on The Locked up Living Podcast

Also Human: The Inner Lives of Doctors (Book by Caroline Elton) - the book Natasha mentioned

Research mentioned which features in ‘Also Human’: Rates of medication errors among depressed and burnt out residents: prospective cohort study

Wellness wonder: 

The Society for Assistance of Medical Families

Find out more at samf.org.uk. 

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Samaritans UK

Samaritans USA

Doctors in Distress

NHS Practitioner Health

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