Watch: Dame Linda on maintaining hope and sharing wisdom
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About the event
On 19 April, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network held its first fireside chat featuring Dame Linda Pollard. The conversation was led by network chair, Samantha Allen, and deputy network chair, Tracie Jolliff.
During the event, Dame Linda Pollard discussed her career journey and shared insights on the biggest obstacles she had faced as a woman, how she navigated them, and how she best recovered from mistakes. She also shared her learning on being more inclusive and equitable in your practice, as well as what inspired her.
Delegates had the opportunity to:
- learn from an exceptional leader in healthcare
- explore the importance of maintaining hope and sharing wisdom, particularly in challenging times
- gain valuable insights and new perspectives
- feel motivated and inspired
- learn and grow in their career.
Health and Care Women Leaders Network
Delivered by the NHS Confederation, the Health and Care Women Leaders Network is a free network for all women working across health and care.
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