Podcast

The Inspired Healthcare Leader | Healthcare Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Managing Change

Author: Mara Ergas-Zabari RN, PhD - Healthcare Leader, Consultant, & Researcher
Feed episode count: 79
Official site: https://maraergaszabari.com
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Summary

The Inspired Healthcare Leader is your go-to podcast for frontline healthcare leaders who want to lead with more ease, joy, and success. I’m Mara Ergas-Zabari, a lifelong healthcare leader, consultant, and passionate supporter of those on the front lines. Each week, I’ll share personal insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your spark and navigate the challenges of leadership. Together, we’ll explore relevant topics to your daily work-life like overwhelm, team dynamics, and work-life balance. I’ll be approaching these topics through the lenses of personal development, human psychology, complexity, and systems science. You’ll also hear from experts who share my love for creating thriving teams and cultures. Let’s build a community where you feel seen, supported, and inspired. Join me on this journey—you deserve it!

Episodes

Jul 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Kind of Burnout No One Is Talking About (Spoiler: It's Not Your Workload) – Ep. 79

Duration seconds: 617
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-kind-of-burnout-no-one-is-talking-about-spoiler-its-not-your-workload-%e2%80%93-ep-79/

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Trust Your Life! It Has Bigger Plans Than You Do – Ep. 78

Duration seconds: 752
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/trust-your-life-it-has-bigger-plans-than-you-do-%e2%80%93-ep-78/

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

Stop Outsourcing Your Self-Worth: The Secret To Unshakable Leadership – Ep. 77

Duration seconds: 745
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/stop-outsourcing-your-self-worth-the-secret-to-unshakable-leadership-%e2%80%93-ep-77/

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

The 7 Signs You're Over-Functioning as a Leader – Ep. 76

Duration seconds: 757
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-7-signs-youre-over-functioning-as-a-leader-%e2%80%93-ep-76/

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

How You're Unintentionally Creating The Resistance You Don't Want - Ep. 75

Duration seconds: 803
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-youre-unintentionally-creating-the-resistance-you-dont-want/

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

When Breaking The Rule Is The Right Thing To Do - Ep. 74

Duration seconds: 809
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/when-breaking-the-rule-is-the-right-thing-to-do/

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Communication Habit That Makes Staff Think You're Out Of Touch – Ep. 73

Duration seconds: 796
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-communication-habit-that-makes-staff-think-youre-out-of-touch-%e2%80%93-ep-72/

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

This Leadership Practice Is Life-Changing — I Promise! – Ep. 72

Duration seconds: 849
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/this-leadership-practice-is-life-changing-%e2%80%94-i-promise-%e2%80%93-ep-71/

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

This Is The Kindest Way To Give Hard Feedback – EP. 71

Duration seconds: 917
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/this-is-the-kindest-way-to-give-hard-feedback-%e2%80%93-ep-71/

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

The Slippery Slope From Dedicated Leader to Workaholic – Ep. 70

Duration seconds: 763
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-slippery-slope-from-dedicated-leader-to-workaholic-%e2%80%93-ep-70/

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

5 Steps To Repair Cliques And Help Your Team Reconnect – Ep. 69

Duration seconds: 1012
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-to-repair-cliques-and-help-your-team-reconnect-%e2%80%93-ep-69/

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

How Winning Teams Turn Stress Into Peak Performance – Ep. 68

Duration seconds: 681
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-winning-teams-turn-stress-into-peak-performance-%e2%80%93-ep-68/

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

How to Make Hard Moments Easier — Mistakes, Feedback & Tough Conversations – Ep. 67

Duration seconds: 675
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-to-suffer-less-after-mistakes-feedback-and-tough-conversations-%e2%80%93-ep-67/

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Simple Move That Turns Frustrating Problems Into Instant Momentum – Ep. 66

Duration seconds: 677
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-simple-move-that-turns-frustrating-problems-into-instant-momentum-%e2%80%93-ep-66/

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Find Your Leadership “Superpower”— And Use It To Multiply Your Impact – Ep. 65

Duration seconds: 616
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/find-your-leadership-secret-sauce-%e2%80%94-and-use-it-to-multiply-your-impact-%e2%80%93-ep-65/

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

When a New Initiative Is Coming—And You Know it’s Going To Make Things Worse - Ep. 64

Duration seconds: 720
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/when-a-new-initiative-is-coming%e2%80%94and-you-know-it-s-going-to-make-things-worse-ep-64/

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

Responsive Or Chronic People Pleasing - Which One Is You? - Ep. 63

Duration seconds: 733
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/responsive-or-chronic-people-pleasing-which-one-is-you/

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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

Why the Best Leaders Don’t Always Trust What They See - Ep. 62

Duration seconds: 831
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/why-the-best-leaders-don-t-always-trust-what-they-see/

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Mar 17, 2026 · not_requested

5 Ways To Stay Connected When You’re Leading Across Locations And Screens - Ep. 61

Duration seconds: 649
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/6-ways-to-stay-connected-when-you-re-leading-across-locations-and-screens/

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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

Still Doing Work When You're Off? It’s Time To Break The Pattern – Ep. 60

Duration seconds: 968
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/still-doing-work-on-vacation-it-s-time-to-break-the-pattern-%e2%80%93-ep-60/

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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

Getting Good at Messy: The New Leadership Advantage – Ep. 59

Duration seconds: 671
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/getting-good-at-messy-the-new-leadership-advantage-%e2%80%93-ep-59/

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Feb 24, 2026 · not_requested

Stop Explaining. Start Influencing. - Ep. 58

Duration seconds: 436
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/stop-explaining-start-influencing/

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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

Getting Conflict Right: Your Next Step For Building High-Performing Teams - Ep. 57

Duration seconds: 830
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/getting-conflict-right-your-next-step-for-building-high-performing-teams/

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Feb 10, 2026 · not_requested

When Staff Say, “It’s Too Hard” — And They’re Not Wrong – Ep. 56

Duration seconds: 704
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/when-staff-say-it-s-too-hard-%e2%80%94-and-they-re-not-wrong-%e2%80%93-ep-54/

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Feb 3, 2026 · not_requested

When Staff Go Over Your Head: What It Really Means (and How Great Leaders Respond) - Ep. 55

Duration seconds: 612
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/when-staff-go-over-your-head-what-it-really-means-and-how-great-leaders-respond/

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Jan 27, 2026 · not_requested

Stop Self-Sabotaging And Build The Leadership Life You Want - Ep. 54

Duration seconds: 680
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/stop-self-sabotaging-and-build-the-leadership-life-you-want/

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Jan 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Most Overlooked And Most Powerful Force In Healthcare Leadership - Ep. 53

Duration seconds: 622
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-most-overlooked-and-most-powerful-force-in-healthcare-leadership/

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Jan 13, 2026 · not_requested

The Confidence Boost Every Healthcare Leader Needs To Thrive - Ep. 52

Duration seconds: 541
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/the-confidence-boost-every-healthcare-leader-needs-to-thrive/

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Jan 6, 2026 · not_requested

Start 2026 Strong: Reset From Flat or Heavy to Clear and Energized - Ep. 51

Duration seconds: 663
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/start-2026-strong-reset-from-flat-or-heavy-to-clear-and-energized/

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Dec 30, 2025 · not_requested

You’re Not Just Running a Department — You’re Repairing the World - Ep. 50

Duration seconds: 551
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/you-re-not-just-running-a-department-%e2%80%94-you-re-repairing-the-world/

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Dec 23, 2025 · not_requested

How to Get Your Team to Go the Extra Mile Without Incentives or Pressure - Ep. 49

Duration seconds: 745
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-your-team-to-go-the-extra-mile-without-incentives-or-pressure/

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Dec 16, 2025 · not_requested

7 Signs You May Be Developing “Hurrying Sickness” - Ep. 48

Duration seconds: 584
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/7-signs-you-may-be-developing-hurrying-sickness/

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Dec 9, 2025 · not_requested

How to Worry Less About What People Think of Your Leadership - Ep. 47

Duration seconds: 623
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/how-to-worry-less-about-what-people-think-of-your-leadership/

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Dec 2, 2025 · not_requested

Do This To Position Yourself For Bigger Opportunities - Ep. 46

Duration seconds: 721
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/do-this-to-position-yourself-for-bigger-opportunities/

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Nov 25, 2025 · not_requested

Doom Scroll or Self-Care Snack? The Leadership Choice That Matters Most - Ep. 45

Duration seconds: 690
Source: https://theinspiredhealthcareleader.podbean.com/e/doom-scroll-or-self-care-snack-the-leadership-choice-that-matters-most/

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