Health Podcast Library
Season 7 • Episode 175

The Future of Work with Heather McGowan

May 14, 2025
29:39

Episode Description

In this insightful episode of SoundPractice, we welcome Heather McGowan, BFA, MBA, a prominent future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. With a background in industrial design and extensive expertise in the evolving landscape of work, McGowan is a leading voice on how we can adapt to the future.

Join us as Heather McGowan shares her fascinating journey and insights into the dynamic changes shaping the workforce. From the influence of AI to the pivotal role of leadership in healthcare and beyond, this episode offers a deep dive into what lies ahead.

Key Points:

-Sustainable Leadership
*Discover the essential traits future healthcare leaders need to foster human connection in a digital world.
*Learn about the importance of hope and purpose in leadership and how it can significantly enhance team performance.

-Healthcare and Technology
*Explore the integration of advanced technologies like AI to support and elevate clinician performance.
*Find the balance between utilizing technology and maintaining human connection to ensure accuracy and efficiency in patient care.

-Ensuring Privacy
*Understand the fine line between data sharing for innovation and protecting privacy.
*Recognize the impact of employer surveillance on trust and autonomy in the workplace.

-Resilience and High-Performing Teams:
*Learn strategies to promote employee well-being and build resilient teams.
*Discover how reframing loneliness, building strong social connections, and managing failure can positively impact work and patient outcomes.

Learn more about McGowan’s work.

Tune in for an optimistic and forward-thinking discussion that will equip you with strategies to navigate and thrive in the ever-changing world of work.

Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership.

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