{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/67fa5001b51a627d15082160?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 45: Backstage with Dr Becks Fisher","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/1744457620074-3b3e61d2-264e-416f-b4d6-ffb7b257b046.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On today’s episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by my dear friend, <strong>Dr Becks Fishe</strong>r. Becks is a GP and the <strong>Director of Research and Policy at the Nuffield Trust</strong>—a hugely respected voice in UK health policy.</p><p><br></p><p>Becks helped to co-found Next Gen GP nearly eight years ago, and she’s been a close friend and someone I’ve deeply admired ever since.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Becks shares her journey from being a clinical fellow to becoming a <strong>national leader in healthcare policy</strong>. We talk about her passion for<strong> health equit</strong>y, her reflections on the f<strong>uture of general practice,</strong> and the <strong>pivotal moments</strong> that have shaped her career.</p><p><br></p><p>We also explore the role of mentorship, the challenges of balancing work and life, and some brilliant advice for GPs earlier in their careers.</p><p><br></p><p>She’s not only an inspiring leader—but truly, just a thoroughly brilliant human being. I’m so proud to call her a friend, and I can’t wait for you to hear this episode...</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>*Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>01:00 – Becks's Role at Nuffield Trust</li><li>02:00 – Journey into the Think Tank World</li><li>05:00 – Influence and Impact of Think Tanks</li><li>08:00 – Challenges in Health Equity</li><li>15:00 – Personal Leadership Journey</li><li>19:00 – Advice for Aspiring Leaders</li><li>23:00 – The Value of Fellowships</li><li>26:00 – Building Networks and Mentorship</li><li>35:00 – The Role of Media in Healthcare</li><li>40:00 – Balancing Work and Life</li><li>46:00 – The Future of General Practice</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>*Links</strong></p><ul><li>Follow Becks on <a href=\"https://x.com/becksfisher?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships/harkness-fellowships-health-care-policy-and-practice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harkness Fellowship</a></li><li>Beck's recent Nuffield Trust paper on the <a href=\"https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the-partnership-model-in-general-practice-predates-the-nhs-is-now-the-time-to-change-it\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Future of the Partnership Model</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>*<strong>Recommendations</strong>:</p><ul><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Embrace-limits/dp/1784704008/ref=asc_df_1784704008?mcid=1f350cd51040336ca62eb9e829d982dd&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=697328971199&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=321586054471605232&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9044909&amp;hvtargid=pla-1321855364802&amp;psc=1&amp;gad_source=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Four Thousand Weeks</a></li><li>Book: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dare-to-Lead/dp/B07FTDHX9M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LGK6J0AZ7APT&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ni5Lz6eMNTYTeYhS8HwuXVVsocssuZINt9M9im0AdWvHEhoIFht09mKn7jEX-v0VxEO-3BfypzcT3-wNR92rs8FVXqezjfCreo0ZV5FUVmMC0_wbLU4kaFR3h5Z24TDF9CVB95c7jKWsA9uIVLtuwHX-HzCzVDy8EJTn2GZi0Rsk-KT0JzJEUV9roV6bS3yYq-T59N6n99rfTfZZUjkMaXGfblEcl7Jr1m68ThAjQYo.tptUYpHJ3QZESW3QKabhpgcD_1FPnvyAJaT54nh0lcM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=dare+to+lead&amp;qid=1744457948&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=dare+to+lead%2Cstripbooks%2C90&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dare to Lead</a></li><li>Podcast episode: The Next GenCast <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-32-backstage-with-oliver-burkeman/id1511429489?i=1000590577929\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Episode with Oliver Burkeman</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Nish Manek"}