Striving for excellence rather than perfection is something many people attempt. How do you actually show up with grace, allowing for autonomy which inspires growth in others while understanding that things can be messy? In this episode of the Ignite Women in Insurance and Business podcast, Cara Kirsch and Alison Richards dive into this very topic. Showing up with authenticity is something that both Cara and Alison strive for and each of these women use that skill to build confidence within themselves and others. Join this episode to learn more about this perspective and how you can use authenticity, confidence and passion to mentor and sponsor.
About Alison Richards
A UnitedHealthcare executive since 2012, Alison Richards is the CEO of Surest. A transformational leader who believes in the power of team, Alison and her Surest team are redesigning health insurance and giving employers a sustainable, attractive health benefit that better meets employees’ health care needs and lowers the total cost of care. Prior to her current role, Richards served as the chief operating officer for UnitedHealthcare National Accounts. She was responsible for helping set the strategic direction and managing the performance of high-quality, affordable, long-term health care solutions for UnitedHealthcare’s largest clients, including more than 500 employers and 9.5 million members nationwide. Additionally, Richards held various sales and operationally focused leadership roles such as senior vice president of strategic initiatives, vice president of client relations and regional vice president. Before that, she held leadership positions at Sutter Health, and helped launch a health care startup, Amil, in Nevada. Richards obtained a Master of Health Care Delivery Science (MHCDS) degree from Dartmouth College and a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Sacramento. She is based outside of Chicago and serves on the Board of Directors for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – Welcome Alison
02:53 – About Alison
11:04 – Opportunities and Risks
23:15 – Instilling Confidence as a Leader and Mother
28:34 – Delivering Direct, Encouraging Feedback
36:45 – Boundaries with Colleagues
42:49 – Lightening Round Qs
45:00 – Where to Find Alison
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