Best Critical Care Commute Podcasts (2024)

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From Lab to Bedside: Former NEJM Editor Jeff Drazen on Making Research Clinically Relevant 31:05

14d ago31:05

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Thank you for your patience! After a short break, we are back with a delightful interview with Dr. Jeff Drazen, the esteemed former Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). In this episode, we explore the critical journey of transforming medical research into practical, patient-and-family centered care. We emphasize the import…

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194. Creating a Culture of Internal Customer Service 34:03

3h ago34:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this second episode in our latest 3-part miniseries looking at customer service we look at benefits and steps to creating an internal customer service culture.

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193. Customer Service Excellence - Think NeuroService 28:25

4d ago28:25

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Send us a Text Message. In our latest 3-part miniseries we take a look at customer service and the role it is playing in enabling organisations to thrive now and into the future. As more service experiences are becoming automated or augmented with eg AI-enabled chatbots, the human is fast becoming the premium service differentiator. So how can we m…

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192. Mid Year Reflection - Pause to Process 27:15

9d ago27:15

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Send us a Text Message. We mark the mid-year point with a reminder of the power of taking a moment to pause, process and reflect on the past 6 months to set up well for the next. A good listen any time of the year, we also explore the benefits of processing for a team on the lessons learned, rather than leaping from one task to the next. We hear a …

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191. Shift From Tell to Ask - Coaching Unlocks Human Connection 33:26

15d ago33:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this final part of our 4-part focus on Maximising Human Touch we take a practical look at how to unlock moments of connection. In a time-poor world, being listened to has even more premium and is the most powerful way to connect with people during uncertainty and transformational change. Making the simple shift from telli…

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190. Human-Centric Selling Approach 38:13

25d ago38:13

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Send us a Text Message. In this third episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to bring a human edge to sales and customer interactions in an increasingly automated world. We discuss the value of positive mindset, behaviours, and using the skills to build relationships and provide exceptional service. We shar…

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189. Maximise Your Cognitive Potential - Simple Strategies for Complicated Thinking 36:23

30d ago36:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this second episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to think clearly when faced with complicated situations. Many workplaces are demanding quicker and deeper levels of innovation, focus, creativity and problem-solving. As Apple unleashes AI in 1 billion smartphones across the plane…

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188. Being Human in an AI Workplace - Maximising Personal Touch Moments 33:06

1M ago33:06

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Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of our 4-part focus focusing on Maximising Personal Touch we look at how to balance the tasks we complete with the impact we create. In a world that is becoming increasingly automated, and Artificial Intelligence now an everyday term we explore how to remain empowered, confident and making time for the …

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187. Nourish Your Network to Flourish Your Career 32:35

1M ago32:35

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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode of our 5-part series on Redefining Careers, we are thrilled to welcome Siobhan Anderson, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming academic self-doubt through mentorship and skill enhancement. Siobhan's experiences emphasise the importance of self-belief in addressing academic gaps and leveraging w…

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Mind Matters: Exploring Simulation, Stoicism and Cognitive Science with Dr Dan Howes. 19:38

1M ago19:38

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Welcome to the Critical Care Commute Podcast! In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Dan Howes. Dr. Howes is a Professor in the Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He is the founder and director of the Kingston Resuscitation Institute and initiated the first Fellowship in Resuscitation and Reanimation through th…

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186. Set a Skills Fit-Bit to Track and Empower Your Development 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Send us a Text Message. This fourth episode in our Redefining Careers series looks at the benefit of reframing how we look at our day to day to track how we are developing our skills. Like how fitbit-type trackers have transformed how we view our daily physical activity through monitoring data e.g. step count, there is a parallel when we apply this…

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185. Career Uncaged - Shifting From Employee to Solopreneur 38:55

2M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. This third episode in our Redefining Careers series takes a look behind the scenes on the realities of leaving a corporate job and setting up on your own. Joined by the inspirational Matt Sims, he shares his experience of leaving his role where he had been for 8 years, to become a solopreneur focusing on his passion and purp…

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184. Creating Career Lightbulb Moments 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest series is all about Redefining Careers and this second episode looks at the power a 'lightbulb moment' can have on the choices and options that open up to us. We discuss just how many skills are transferable and therefore we can keep empowered in the knowledge that you can shift industries or levels if you want to…

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ECMO with Dr Eddy Fan 27:29

2M ago27:29

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We return to our Canadian Critical Care Forum series with this episode. In this episode, we delve into the world of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) with Dr. Eddy Fan, a leading expert in critical care and ECMO specialist. Eddy Fan is an associate professor in the Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine and the Institute of H…

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183. Career Diversity Gives You Choices Later 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest series is all about Redefining Careers and this first episode focuses on the benefits of having different experiences to enable more choice as you progress along your journey. Whether planned or unplanned, actively seeking new experiences gives us more resilience if options suddenly change (recessions, redundancie…

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Critical Care Without Borders: Dr Rob Fowler. 32:48

3M ago32:48

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We take a quick break from our Canada Critical Care Forum series, for a special episode. We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Rob Fowler, visiting professor at the University of Alberta as part of the Dr. Noel Gibney lecture series. Dr. Fowler is a critical care physician and Tory Trauma Program Chief at Sunnybrook Hospital and Chair of the Canadian…

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182 Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching to Everyday Life 39:54

3M ago39:54

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Send us a Text Message. In the final of our 4-part focus on 'Future Ready, Today' we explore the benefits, skills and opportunities from bringing coaching or mentoring approach to everyday life. To have a 'coach' is now seen as an asset rather than something to be embarrassed about, so we share the top tips for coaching as well as practical example…

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Inside the COVID Command Centre with Dr Andrew Baker 25:20

3M ago25:20

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In this episode, join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Andrew Baker, as he reflects on his time as the incident Commander of the Ontario Critical Care COVID Command Centre, during the COVID pandemic. Dr. Baker offers a firsthand account of the establishment and operation of this crucial hub in the battle against the pandemic, highlighting t…

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181. Looking for Everyday Opportunities to Learn and Develop 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this second episode in our 4-part focus on 'Future Readiness, Today' we look at easy, everyday ways to seek moments to learn and develop ourselves. As the waves of change due to automation, digitisation and AI continue to wash through the world of work, now is not the time to copy and paste our way through the working day…

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180. Learning Prepares Us For The Future 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this second in our 4-part mini-series 'Future Readiness, Today' we look at the role of learning to set us up we for the future. Rather than something that happens in a school, college or just at the start of our careers, having a learning mindset enables us to flourish in our personal and professional lives. Its about bal…

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179. Keeping Successful Whilst Your Job Is Transforming 30:45

4M ago30:45

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode in our 4-part focus on 'Future Readiness, Today'. As the waves of change due to automation, digitisation, hybrid working and AI continue to wash through the world of work, we take a practical and proactive look at what we can do today to set up well for the future. Back in 2018 McKinsey's Global …

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Atrial Fibrillation in the ICU - Dr Stephanie Sibley 27:46

3M ago27:46

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Welcome to our latest episode, recorded live at the Critical Care Forum in Canada. We're joined by Dr. Stephanie Sibley and Dr. Michal Cwhalek, a Critical Care Trainee, to discuss Atrial Fibrillation, the most commonly sustained cardiac arrhythmia in critical care. Dr Stephanie Sibley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Critical Care Med…

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178. Thriving in a Busy Worklife 38:26

4M ago38:26

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Send us a Text Message. This final episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload revisits the theme of preventing burnout. Joined again by burnout exec coach Alexis Neighbour, she explains the 4 reasons why burnout is on the rise, namely a general rise in worries and anxieties fuelled by the pandemic, technology, societal pressures…

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Talking A.I. with Drs. Shelly Dev and David Maslove. 28:03

4M ago28:03

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Welcome to the 2nd episode in our Critical Care Forum Canada 2023 podcast series, where we interview leading Canadian experts. In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and critical care medicine with Dr. Shelly Dev and David Maslove, recorded after a panel discussion held at the Conference in Toronto. Dr Dev is no str…

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177. Tips for Delegating Regardless of Status 34:05

4M ago34:05

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Send us a Text Message. This fourth episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload takes a practical approach looking at the skill of delegating. Delegation is not just for managers or senior people - it is sensible teamwork in action. As nature shows us, there is too much to do for one individual to safely carry it all alone - shar…

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176. Protecting Yourself and Others From Burnout 40:59

4M ago40:59

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Send us a Text Message. This third episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload addresses the alarmingly growing topic of burnout. Burnout is estimated to cost the UK £28.3 billion due to stress-related absence and is a growing problem impacting more people than ever before. We are privileged to be joined by Alexis Neighbour, who …

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Dr Hannah Wunsch: Lessons from Polio 20:47

4M ago20:47

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast series, recorded live at the Critical Care Canada Forum meeting of 2023. In our first episode, we are again joined by the esteemed Dr. Hannah Wunsch, expert in critical care medicine with a keen interest in the historical lessons we can glean from medical breakthroughs of the past. Today, we will cont…

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175. Renegotiating Workload in a Win-Win Way 24:05

4M ago24:05

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Send us a Text Message. This second episode in our 5-part series on Managing a Continuous Workload is about having 'a proper conversation' about the reality of a workload that is ever-growing. Hybrid working means workload share is less visible, and the leaner the team, the more likely there is a single job owner holding it all together. Less empat…

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174. Prioritising Workload and Managing Expectations 33:24

5M ago33:24

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest 5-part series is all about Managing a Continuous Workload, where we explore strategies for handling a busy workload that never seems to have a lull. This first episode is all about prioritising workload and communicating clearly to people so expectations - if not matched, are at least managed well. We share our CL…

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173 Creating an Exceptional Hybrid Culture 41:58

5M ago41:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this final episode in our 4-part focus on Maximising Hybrid Working we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing HR expert Kate Maddison-Greenwell. She shares her research from over 700 leaders about the realities of hybrid working : the blockers and enablers and in particular how to make meetings and communication engagin…

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Preserving Antibiotics for Tomorrow: A Conversation with Dame Sally Davies 30:31

5M ago30:31

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Welcome to our first episode of season three! We are kicking off with what is probably one of the most important topics to be discussed in modern medicine today: The rational use of antibiotics. In this episode, we have the honor of hosting Dame Sally Davies, a renowned figure in global public health and former Chief Medical Officer for England. Da…

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172. Making In-Person Moments Count 26:40

5M ago26:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this third episode in our Maximising Hybrid Working mini-series we explore how to make the most of the days we are in-person. For those fortunate enough to have this option available, we share tips for planning ahead and balancing the workload of being in-person whilst your 'digital twin' is silently gathering more emails…

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171b Building and Sustaining High-Performance Remote Teams 31:34

5M ago31:34

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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like an island in the vast ocean of remote work? Join us as we unravel the complex tapestry of remote team dynamics and reveal how to keep the collaborative spirit alive—even when you're miles apart. We dive into the struggle of maintaining that social butterfly energy in isolation, the art of communication without…

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171. Tips for Maximising Remote Teamwork 31:34

5M ago31:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this second episode of our 4-part series looking at Maximising Hybrid Working, we focus on how to enable effective teamwork. Whether fully remote, or mixing in working from home days with in-office days, successful teamwork makes the difference for sustaining success during the ups and downs of change or disruption, and f…

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Resilient Healthcare Systems and Patient Safety with Dr Neil Spenceley 28:30

5M ago28:30

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In our latest episode, we sat down with Dr. Neil Spenceley, pediatric intensivist and Safety expert. Listen as Dr. Spenceley unpacks safety and proposes a shift from a binary safety approach (safety 1 and safety 2) to resilient engineering and system performance. Dr. Neil emphasizes the holistic view encompassing efficiency, efficacy, safety, and s…

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170. Realistic Time Management for Hybrid Working 30:29

6M ago30:29

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first in our 4-part series looking at Maximising Hybrid Working. With nearly 50% of workers working in some kind of hybrid pattern, the trial period is now over. With hot topics such as life/work balance, handling workload, avoiding burnout and creating an engaged workforce, now is a good time to check in on a…

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Decoding Neuroprognostication with Dr. Julie Kromm 31:21

6M ago31:21

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Welcome to our next episode! In this episode, we again delve into the world of neuroprognostication with none other than Dr. Julie Kromm. Dr Kromm is a neurointensivist, who brings a wealth of expertise to the table and was one of the authors on the Canadian Position Statement for Neuro Prognostication after cardiac arrest. Neuroprognostication is …

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168. Creating an Abundant Mindset as a Team 28:45

6M ago28:45

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Send us a Text Message. In the third of our 4-part series focusing on Opportunity Mindset, we discuss what having an abundant mindset as a team means in practice. Abundance can be described as the belief that success is possible and that there are no set limits to opportunity. This creates a team environment where people are happy for each other's …

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Elliot Sprague: The Internist's Internist. Being a Cancer Thriver. 38:17

6M ago38:17

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Welcome to another episode of "The Critical Care Commute" podcast! In this episode, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker sit down with special guest Elliot Sprague. Elliot Sprague is an internist known for his unique perspective on healthcare and his remarkable journey through a recent health challenge. In this episode, Elliot reflects on the shock of bei…

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167. Keeping Optimistic During Challenge 27:29

6M ago27:29

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Send us a Text Message. In the second of our 4-part series focusing on Opportunity Mindset, we explore the concept of optimism and the impact this has on individual wellness, team morale and keeping successful and performing during challenge. Rather than a pretence of everything being rosy when its not, we look at practical tips for keeping optimis…

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166. Setting Motivating Goals 32:32

7M ago32:32

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Send us a Text Message. In the first of our 4-part series focusing on Opportunity Mindset, we look at the ever-popular topic of setting goals. Goals need to come with a health-warning: when they are met they can be exhilarating and boost confidence and self-belief; if they are not met then it can be demoralising and depress our energy and self-este…

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The Healthy Exchange: Navigating Healthcare Communication with Andre Picard 29:12

6M ago29:12

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Welcome to the Critical Care Commute Podcast, as we delve into the world of healthcare communication with one of the most esteemed voices in the field – Andre Picard. Andre Picard, a renowned health columnist for The Globe and Mail, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience, providing insights into the vital role that effective communication pl…

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165. The Stoic Approach for Success During Times of Change 37:46

7M ago37:46

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Send us a Text Message. In the final episode in our Sustaining Your Sparkle series we explore the ancient philosophies of the Stoics first documented over 2000 years ago. As the waves of change ripple around our workplaces and society as a whole, looking after ourselves and each other is almost a job in itself. Reframing setback is key to personal …

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Difficult Airway Cases: Letting the panel take us through scenarios. 16:16

7M ago16:16

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Welcome back to our second podcast from sunny San Diego! Stay classy, San Diego! Peter and Leon are again joined by Matteo, Jarrod, and Calvin for rapid fire cases! In this episode they discuss approaches to: Rapid Fire Scenario 1 - Tracheostomy tube displacement. Rapid Fire Scenario 2 - Hypoxemic patient going into Cardiac arrest Topicalization Te…

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164. Knowing Your Worth Defining Your Intangibles 35:09

7M ago35:09

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Send us a Text Message. In the third in our Sustaining Your Sparkle series we focus on the soft aspects of performance excellence. Some roles are easy to link to hard measures like revenue, profit margins, customer feedback scores; making a performance conversation quite straightforward to know your worth and describe your value. But it can be a ch…

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The Difficult Airway: Panel discussion with Faculty 33:41

7M ago33:41

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting three luminaries in the field of airway management: Drs. Jarrod Mosier, Calvin Brown, and Matteo Parotto. As distinguished leaders from the Difficult Airway Course, they bring incredible insights to managing the acute care airway. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a healthcare enthusiast, th…

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163. Empower Yourself to Shine 29:47

8M ago29:47

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Send us a Text Message. In the second of our 4-part focus on Sustaining Your Sparkle we explore the concept of empowerment. A popular theme, we look at the practical aspects of being empowered e.g. speaking up, asking for what you want, challenging status quo etc. We balance this with the tools for empowering others e.g. letting others speak up, re…

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Meet our Pharmacy PAG 35:46

8M ago35:46

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Members of our Pharmacy Professional Advisory Group got together to chat about their experience of working in ICU, the future of their profession, and how AI could prove to be a helpful tool for ICU pharmacists.

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162. Owning Your Success Story 34:21

8M ago34:21

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Send us a Text Message. In the first of our 4-part focus on Sustaining Your Sparkle we explore the empowering impact of owning our success story. Research suggests that taking a personal narrative approach to our ‘life story of identity’ can be a life-changing moment. When we shift from actor to author in our life we are more likely to take confide…

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161. Inclusive Communication - Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk 36:12

8M ago36:12

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Send us a Text Message. This final episode in our 4-part series about taking a genuine approach to D&I is all about not just talking the talk but walking the walk in everyday practice. Whether its 'calling out' inappropriate behaviour in a group setting (heart's pounding - do I say something or let it slide?) or a 'calling in' conversation that hel…

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