What if kindness could transform leadership in medicine?

In the debut episode of Leadership Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Camilla Kingdon, a consultant neonatologist and former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Camilla shares her remarkable journey from her childhood in apartheid-era Cape Town to steering UK paediatrics through the COVID-19 storm. Her story is a masterclass in courage, inclusivity, and the transformative power of empathy in healthcare.

What You’ll Learn

- Kindness as a Leadership Superpower: Discover how empathy builds trust and strengthens teams, especially in challenging times.

- Courage to Lead: Learn to seize opportunities for leadership in crises to drive meaningful change.

- Building Inclusive Communities: Break free from labels like race or age to unlock potential and create harmony.

We explore Camilla’s reflections on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, her leadership during the pandemic, and her three wishes for a better world: prioritising children, combating climate change, and celebrating diversity.

Camilla’s journey shows that leading with heart and vision can spark lasting change in healthcare and beyond.

Healthcare Leadership Conversations is produced by Urban Podcasts.