{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/6a79f020c399196b5148fc5e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 55: Backstage with Dame Caroline Clarke","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/1786376211412-e4410e1f-22f3-44fd-a3f3-2826e9b9ff18.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It was an absolute pleasure to record this conversation <strong>live at NHS Confed Expo 2026</strong> with one of the NHS's most respected leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special live episode of <strong>Next GenCast</strong>, I sat down with <a href=\"https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/caroline-clarke-biography/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dame Caroline Clarke</strong></a>, Regional Director for NHS England in London, to explore the leadership journey that took her from NHS finance trainee to leading health services for almost <strong>10 million Londoners</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>What followed was one of the most open and honest conversations I've had about leadership, resilience and staying true to your values.</p><p><br></p><p>We talked about:</p><ul><li>Her <strong>unexpected route into NHS leadership</strong> and why she never had a grand career plan</li><li>Leading one of the UK's largest health systems through enormous change</li><li><strong>Imposter syndrome -</strong> and why it never completely disappears</li><li>Living with <strong>multiple sclerosis</strong> while managing one of the NHS's biggest leadership roles</li><li><strong>Mindfulness, </strong>exercise and protecting your energy in demanding jobs</li><li><strong>Raising an adopted daughter</strong> alongside a national leadership career</li></ul><p>…and so much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an aspiring leader, an experienced clinician, or simply interested in what leadership really looks like behind the scenes at the highest levels of the NHS, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation.</p><p><br></p><h2>⏱️ What to expect</h2><p><br></p><p><strong>03:30</strong> Early influences and entering the NHS</p><p><strong>06:30</strong> The finance perspective in healthcare</p><p><strong>09:30</strong> From finance trainee to CEO</p><p><strong>13:30</strong> Royal Free, technology and transformation</p><p><strong>15:30</strong> Imposter syndrome and finding your voice</p><p><strong>20:30</strong> Listening as a senior leader</p><p><strong>22:00</strong> What it's really like at the top of the NHS</p><p><strong>26:00</strong> Health, family and managing stress</p><p><strong>30:00</strong> Mindfulness, teams and work-life balance</p><p><strong>33:00</strong> Authenticity, inclusion and leadership</p><p><strong>36:00</strong> Failure, mistakes and learning</p><p><strong>38:00</strong> Career highlights and proudest moments</p><p><strong>39:30</strong> Neighbourhood health and primary care</p><p><strong>41:30</strong> Quick-fire leadership questions</p><p><strong>42:00</strong> Advice for the next generation</p><p><br></p><h2>💡 Follow Next Gen GP:</h2><p><br></p><ul><li>Sign up to the <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/60076163795a1c638da16131/shows/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/episodes/bit.ly/NGGPbulletin\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>monthly newsletter</strong></a> to learn how to join one of our funded GP leadership programmes coming soon</li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/next-generation-gp-030598398/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/NextGGP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter/X</strong></a></li></ul>","author_name":"Nish Manek"}