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Welcome to the Leading Real Change podcast with host Dr Jacqueline Kerr, an expert in workplace culture change. I interview dedicated and passionate Changemakers about their careers, how they lead change, and what leaders can do today to make a difference to build healthy, inclusive workplace cultures for all. I am excited to share these examples of real workplace change with you. You’ll learn about effective strategies that are working and how to overcome real barriers to change that challenge us everyday. I hope you’ll feel inspired and more confident to keep leading change in your workplace. Please share this podcast with other HR, DEI or ERG leaders who you know are working hard, but are struggling to have impact, and need more support to effectively create a thriving workplace culture for all today.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this week’s eye opening episode of Leading Real Change podcast, Dr. JB, an Emergency Medicine Doctor, shares insights on how Virtual Reality is becoming a game-changer in fostering psychological safety for healthcare heroes.
Key Takeaways include:
- Healthcare Professional Burnout: Burnout among healthcare professionals is a significant issue, with a mental health crisis leading to high suicide rates among doctors.
- Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic has exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals, potentially increasing suicide rates.
- Personal Journey into Wellness: The podcast host, Dr. JB, shares their journey into the wellness sphere, starting with an experience in social wellness during their time as an emergency medicine doctor.
- Transformative Social Engagement: Dr. JB emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to engage socially beyond work-related interactions, fostering better relationships and support networks.
- Hope for Med Podcast: The launch of the "Hope for Med" podcast aimed at providing a platform for healthcare professionals to share their real and unfiltered stories, promoting connection through shared experiences.
- Metaverse Introduction: Dr. JB delves into the concept of the metaverse, using it as a platform to address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and provide a space for group connections.
- Anonymity and Choice: The metaverse platform allows for anonymity, offering healthcare professionals the choice to share their stories without revealing their identity, promoting a safe space for open communication.
- Holistic Wellness Approach: Dr. JB expands the wellness initiatives beyond the podcast by introducing game nights, educational series, and an all-day wellness retreat within the metaverse.
- Representation in the Metaverse: The metaverse provides an opportunity for diverse representation, allowing individuals to engage without preconceived biases based on appearance.
- Psychological Safety: Dr. JB emphasizes the importance of creating environments with psychological safety in healthcare settings, encouraging open communication about mistakes and concerns to foster continuous improvement.
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