Leading Out Loud

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about making informed decisions. In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I sit down with Alastair Gamble to discuss the intersection of leadership, people, accountability, and the legal realities leaders face every day. Together, we unpack common mistakes organizations make and why legal should be viewed as a strategic partner rather than a reactive function.

The conversation explores practical leadership topics including performance management, documentation, difficult conversations, and the importance of creating cultures built on clarity and accountability. We also discuss why many leadership challenges aren’t created by major events—but by small decisions, inconsistent actions, and moments where leaders avoid difficult conversations.

At its core, this episode is a reminder that strong leadership isn’t about operating from fear. It’s about balancing risk with thoughtful decision-making, setting clear expectations, and creating environments where people can succeed. 

Keywords: leadership accountability, performance management, workplace culture, risk management and employee relations

Key Topics:

·      Legal as a Strategic Leadership Partner

·      Performance Management & Accountability

·      Decision-Making & Risk Management

Guest Information: Alastair Gamble

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastair-gamble-0b433512/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

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Leadership is often talked about in terms of strategy, growth, and outcomes—but at its core, it always comes back to people. In this episode of Leading Out Loud, I sat down with Dr. Bob Murtaugh to discuss leadership lessons built over decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, hospital operations, executive leadership, and mentorship.

We explored why influence matters more than authority, the role emotional intelligence plays in effective leadership, and what begins to break when organizations grow faster than their infrastructure can support. We also talked about culture, mentorship, difficult conversations, and the importance of leading with empathy while remaining adaptable.

One message stood out throughout the conversation: great leadership is not about position or titles—it is about investing in people and helping others grow. 

Keywords: leadership development, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, mentorship and responsible growth

Key Topics:

·      Leading Through Growth and Change

·      People-Centered Leadership

·      Mentorship and Culture

Guest Information: Dr. Bob Murtaugh

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobmurtaugh/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

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In this episode of Leading Out Loud, Sandra Beckett shares a deeply personal and powerful conversation about leadership, career identity, caregiving, and resilience. Drawing from her experience as a global HR executive leading Fortune 500 transformations and high-stakes turnarounds, Sandra reflects on how personal loss, caregiving responsibilities, and stepping away from the workforce reshaped her perspective on leadership and success.

Together, we explore the realities of balancing ambition with personal responsibilities, the emotional weight of career pauses, and why empathy, psychological safety, and humanity matter more than ever in today’s workplace. Sandra also shares insights on talent strategy, communication, innovation, and the importance of leaving organizations—and people—better than you found them.

At its core, this episode is an honest conversation about redefining success, leading with intention, and navigating life’s unexpected transitions with grace, resilience, and authenticity. 

Keywords: leadership resilience, career transitions, psychological safety, work-life integration, empathetic leadership

Key Topics:

·  Navigating Career Pauses & Caregiving Responsibilities

·  Leading with Empathy, Patience & Psychological Safety

·  Redefining Success Beyond Titles and Metrics

Guest Information: Sandra Beckett

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-beckett-4413813/

Website - https://guidedpathhr.com

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

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What happens when you put leaders from HR, Legal, Operations, Change Management, Community Outreach, and Organizational Development in the same room and ask them to talk candidly about leadership?

You get an hour of honest conversation, challenging perspectives, practical lessons, and a reminder that leadership is never a solo sport. 

During our first-ever Leading Out Loud LIVE event, our panel explored some of the biggest leadership challenges organizations face today:

✅ Building trust and credibility
✅ Leading through rapid growth and change
✅ Preventing burnout before it becomes normalized
✅ Creating alignment across departments with competing priorities
✅ Balancing operational performance with people-first leadership
✅ Developing cultures where accountability and psychological safety can coexist

One of my favorite takeaways was the recurring theme that leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating environments where people feel heard, respected, and empowered to contribute. Whether we were discussing scaling organizations, emotional intelligence, integrity, or cross-functional collaboration, the conversation kept returning to one central idea:

Culture is built through everyday leadership behaviors.

The panel shared powerful insights on everything from listening as a leadership skill, to the importance of visibility, to why emotional regulation may be one of the most underrated leadership competencies today. We also tackled the reality that growth without infrastructure, communication, and cultural alignment often creates more problems than it solves. 

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists:

• Amanda Dunaway
• Evie Staples
• Sandra Beckett
• Dr. Shandell Maxwell
• Alastair Gamble

And thank you to everyone who joined, participated, and helped make this first live event such a success.

This conversation reinforced something I've learned throughout my career:

The strongest organizations aren't built by leaders working in silos. They're built by leaders willing to learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and collaborate across functions for a shared purpose.

Here's to many more Leading Out Loud LIVE conversations!

Leadership in veterinary medicine isn’t just about medicine—it’s about people, systems, mentorship, and the environments we create for teams to thrive. In the latest episode of Leading Out Loud, Dr. Kelly Cairns shares her journey from clinician to enterprise leadership and what the profession must rethink as veterinary medicine continues to evolve. 

One of the most powerful themes from this conversation was the idea that “medical excellence” extends far beyond clinical knowledge. Dr. Cairns challenged the notion that great medicine is only about technical skill, emphasizing the critical role of communication, psychological safety, mentorship, and operational support in delivering sustainable patient care.

Perhaps most importantly, we explored the idea that careers—and identities—evolve. Veterinary medicine may be one part of who we are, but it should never be the sole measure of our worth. 

This conversation is an honest look at leadership, growth, sustainability, and the future of our profession—and why the willingness to rethink old models may ultimately be what moves veterinary medicine forward.

Keywords: veterinary leadership, medical excellence, emotional intelligence, mentorship and burnout prevention

Key Topics:

·      Clinician to Leadership Transitions

·      Sustainable Veterinary Cultures

·      Evolution of Veterinary Education

Guest Information: Dr. Kelly Cairns

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-cairns-68425060/

Website: http://www.kellycairns.com/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

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In this episode of Leading Out Loud, David Liss shares the realities of leadership in veterinary emergency medicine. Drawing from his experience as an RVT, hospital leader, and Vice President of Nursing Operations at VEG, David shares how the ER environment builds resilience, adaptability, and the ability to lead calmly through chaos. 

The conversation highlights what makes high-performing emergency teams successful—from continuous improvement and psychological safety to strong communication and leadership presence. David emphasizes the importance of showing up for teams across all shifts, especially overnight staff, while also discussing the balance between reactive problem-solving and long-term strategic thinking. 

We also share practical advice for veterinary professionals looking to grow into leadership roles, encouraging them to embrace learning, seek feedback, and focus on building sustainable systems rather than constantly putting out fires. At its core, this episode is a powerful discussion about leading people through high-pressure environments with empathy, curiosity, and consistency. 

Keywords: veterinary leadership, emergency medicine, resilience, team culture, operational leadership

Key Topics:

• Leadership in Veterinary Emergency Medicine
• Building High-Performing ER Teams
• Transitioning from Clinical Roles to Leadership

Guest Information: David Liss

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-liss-6915743b/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

This full Episode from Leading Out Loud will be available May 19th on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

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Public speaking isn’t just for big stages—it’s a core leadership skill. In this episode of Leading Out Loud, Rachel Teichberg shares how confidence is built through practice, not perfection, and why even experienced leaders still feel the nerves.

Her biggest shift? Embracing vulnerability. By sharing personal experiences, she transformed how she connects with audiences—proving authenticity drives impact more than polished delivery.

Rachel also breaks down what makes a speaker effective:

• Start small and build confidence over time

• Focus on engaged listeners—not skeptics

• Adapt in real time to keep your audience connected

At its core, public speaking is about moving people. Whether in a staff meeting or on stage, your ability to communicate clearly and authentically is what drives influence.

Keywords: public speaking, leadership communication, vulnerability, audience engagement and confidence building

Key Topics:

Building Confidence in Public Speaking

The Role of Vulnerability in Communication

Engaging and Adapting to Your Audience

Guest Information: Rachel Teichberg, CVPM, CVBL, CCFP

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelteichberg/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

This full Episode from Leading Out Loud is Available NOW on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

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In this episode of Leading Out Loud, HR executive Artie Odoms helps unpack one of the most misunderstood dynamics in leadership: how to navigate tension, communication, and people decisions without losing trust—or yourself—in the process.

This powerful conversation digs into what leadership actually requires today. From demystifying HR to tackling real-world challenges like employee engagement, turnover, and tough conversations, this episode is a masterclass in balancing results with humanity.

Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking better questions, communicating with clarity, and creating an environment where people feel heard, respected, and invested. You’ll hear practical insights on:

• Why transparency builds trust faster than perks ever will
• How to balance business outcomes with genuine care for your team
• The hidden cost of avoiding difficult conversations (and how to handle them well)
• Why “one-size-fits-all” leadership doesn’t work—and what to do instead
• How data, feedback, and honest dialogue can transform team performance

Artie also shares hard-earned wisdom from years in HR leadership, including the truth about engagement surveys, exit interviews, and the real drivers behind employee retention.

This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about control—it’s about connection. When you invest in your people, communicate with intention, and lead with both data and compassion, you don’t just manage teams… you build cultures that perform.

Whether you’re a new leader or a seasoned executive, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership—and give you practical tools to lead more effectively starting today.

Keywords: leadership communication, employee engagement, HR strategy, team performance, organizational culture

Key Topics:

Balancing People & Performance

Communication & Trust in Leadership

Modern HR as a Strategic Partner

Guest Information: Artie Odoms

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthuro/

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

 

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Ever wondered why great employees turn into frustrated leaders—or how toxic workplaces quietly take shape on both sides of the equation?

In this candid and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Crystal Ishihara—business psychologist, author of Shitty Bosses and Asshole Employees, and (full transparency) my own dissertation chair—to unpack the real dynamics behind workplace dysfunction.

We go beyond the usual “bad boss” narrative and dive into the uncomfortable truth: culture isn’t created by leaders alone. From micromanagement and lack of transparency to burnout, quiet quitting, and accountability, this conversation explores how both leaders and employees contribute to the environments they work in—and how to fix it.

You’ll hear powerful insights on:

• Why promoting great employees without training sets everyone up to fail
• The small leadership habits that build (or destroy) trust
• How transparency can transform even the toughest workplace dynamics
• And the mindset shift every leader needs to truly support their team

If you’ve ever had a boss that made you question everything—or caught yourself not showing up as your best at work—this episode will challenge you, validate you, and give you a better way forward.

Because leadership isn’t just about performance… it’s about people. 

Guest Information: Crystal Ishihara, Ph.D.

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cishihara/

Book Link - https://a.co/d/0b7HV8wp

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

What if the hardest part of being a new veterinarian isn’t the medicine?

In this episode of Leading Out Loud, we explore the critical role of psychological safety in helping early career veterinarians transition from school to practice with Dr. Dani Rabwin, the founder of Ready, Vet, Go. While new grads are clinically trained, many struggle with confidence, communication, and the realities of patient care—because, as discussed, “the shock isn’t the medicine… it’s everything around it.”

We break down what psychological safety really looks like in a clinic: a space where mistakes can be discussed openly, questions are encouraged, and learning is continuous. Because when people feel safe to speak up, team performance improves—and so does patient care.

You’ll also learn how mentorship shapes that environment, with practical insights on:

• Creating space for honest conversations
• Modeling vulnerability as a leader
• Reinforcing confidence through small wins and feedback

At its core, this episode is a reminder that great mentorship isn’t just about medicine—it’s about people. And when leaders get it right, they don’t just develop better clinicians—they build stronger, more resilient teams.

Keywords: mentorship, imposter syndrome, leadership, communication, new graduates, psychological safety, clinic culture

Key Topics:

Psychological Safety in Veterinary Practice

Mentorship & Early Career Development

Navigating Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

Guest Information: Dani Rabwin, DVM

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-rabwin-dvm-18034b217/

Ready, Vet, Go - https://readyvetgo.co

Host Information: Bridget Rollins

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-rollins

Kings Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/kings-consulting-brollins/about/?viewAsMember=true

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