In the Loop

What happens when a hospital CEO still thinks like a nurse? You get leadership that listens, leads with empathy, and actually walks the talk.

In this episode of "In the Loop" featured on "Gut + Science", Katherine sits down with Lori Price, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Central Indiana, whose journey from nurse to executive brings a rare blend of heart and strategy to the conversation. Lori unpacks how starting at the bedside shaped her "communication flywheel," a practical, people-first system for keeping 24/7 teams aligned, engaged, and clear on the mission.

From listening more than speaking to building trust through radical honesty, she shares real-life leadership lessons that make her style both approachable and effective. If you're navigating complex teams, craving more culture clarity, or just need a reminder that leadership is human work, this one's for you.

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Key Takeaways:

• Trust and healthy conflict are essential for safety and team cohesion.
• Listening to frontline staff is core to effective leadership.
• Purpose-driven culture fuels resilience and engagement.
• Vulnerability and humor make leaders more approachable.

What's the real reason some leaders instantly command a room while others struggle to connect?

In this episode of "In the Loop" featured on "Gut + Science", Katherine unpacks the secret sauce behind authentic leadership: executive presence. But don't mistake it for just charisma or a polished look. This is about substance over style, connection over performance, and leading with confidence, clarity, and calm.

She explores why presence, not just words, shapes how people trust, respect, and follow you. You'll learn how to shift from filler words to powerful pauses, how to read a room and adapt with empathy, and why showing up with grounded confidence builds psychological safety for your team.

Whether you're leading a team meeting or navigating high-stakes moments, this episode offers practical, people-first strategies to grow your presence, without losing your authenticity.

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Key Takeaways:

• Presence starts before you speak a single word.
• Trustworthiness is prioritized over competence in first impressions.
• Executive presence is built, not born.
• Vulnerability must be balanced with leadership authority.
• Alignment between words and actions builds trust.

Feeling out of the loop is more than frustrating, it can quietly break trust, stall productivity, and leave teams guessing.

Introducing In the Loop with Katherine Coble, a monthly podcast created for leaders who want to rethink how they communicate, not just what they say, but how they create clarity, connection, and alignment.

Katherine explores why communication is the operating system of leadership, especially in moments of change, uncertainty, and pressure. Each episode will unpack real communication challenges leaders face every day, from listening first and using plain language to reinforcing key messages and creating continuous connection with their teams.

For people-first leaders, this podcast is a reminder that better communication does more than improve understanding. It drives performance, shapes culture, and helps define the kind of organization people want to follow. Stay in the loop and bring others along with you. 🎙️

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