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

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

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!

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Average duration
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Episodes
35
Years Active
2025
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When “Yes” Means “No”: How to Break Through Hidden Resistance at Work

When “Yes” Means “No”: How to Break Through Hidden Resistance at Work

Ever leave work more drained from the drama than the workload? It might be the quiet “yes” that secretly means “no,” the stalled follow-through, the vague emails, the smiles with no real commitment b…

00:08:56  |   Tue 16 Sep 2025
How To Know If Your Leadership Problems Are A Problem

How To Know If Your Leadership Problems Are A Problem

If you’ve ever wished for just one day without problems, this episode will flip that desire on its head. In healthcare leadership, the constant stream of staffing crises, patient complaints, and brok…

00:10:19  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
7 Things You Stop Doing When You’ve Mastered Your Mind

7 Things You Stop Doing When You’ve Mastered Your Mind

Healthcare leadership can feel like a nonstop mental CrossFit competition — constant curveballs, competing demands, and high-stakes decisions. But here’s the truth: real progress in mindset work show…

00:08:49  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
The Magic Mirror Method: It’s More Effective than Traditional Coaching

The Magic Mirror Method: It’s More Effective than Traditional Coaching

Coaching doesn’t have to mean pulling someone into your office for a heavy, formal sit-down. In fact, the most powerful coaching happens in the in-between moments — the hallway chats, the nurses’ sta…

00:08:09  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Work-Life Balance Is a Myth — This Works Better For Healthcare Leaders

Work-Life Balance Is a Myth — This Works Better For Healthcare Leaders

Work-life balance is a myth — especially in healthcare leadership. But that doesn’t mean you’re destined to live drained and depleted. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I inv…

00:10:09  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
How You Show Up Today IS Your Leadership Legacy

How You Show Up Today IS Your Leadership Legacy

You may think your legacy as a healthcare leader will come later — after you’ve achieved more, climbed higher, or finally “figured it all out.” But here’s the truth: your legacy is already in motion.…

00:07:21  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Turn Bad Work Stress Into Good Work Stress

Turn Bad Work Stress Into Good Work Stress

Why does the same stressor light one healthcare leader up and completely flatten another? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, I dive into the fascinating science of good and ba…

00:09:16  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
Tension With Your Boss Or Colleague? Here’s The Conversation You Need To Have

Tension With Your Boss Or Colleague? Here’s The Conversation You Need To Have

Ever catch yourself replaying conversations with your boss or a colleague, wondering if it’s all in your head—or if something’s truly off? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we dive d…

00:11:48  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Why Feedback Fails—And What to Ask For Instead

Why Feedback Fails—And What to Ask For Instead

Struggling to get honest feedback from your team or colleagues? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we unpack why traditional feed…

00:09:19  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Say Goodbye to Team Dysfunction: A Game Changing Play

Say Goodbye to Team Dysfunction: A Game Changing Play

Is your team stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, low trust, or behind-the-back gossip? In this episode, we dive into the single most powerful leadership move you can make to shift your team from dy…

00:10:21  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Need More Resources (e.g., FTEs)? Hop On The Success Feedback Loop

Need More Resources (e.g., FTEs)? Hop On The Success Feedback Loop

Ever wonder why your desperate pleas for more staff or resources feel like their falling on deaf ears, while thriving departments are getting their resource requests approved? It’s not personal. It’s…

00:11:52  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
When Your Underperforming Staff Member Thinks You’re The Problem

When Your Underperforming Staff Member Thinks You’re The Problem

Ever had that staff member who’s clearly struggling—missing deadlines, making mistakes, rubbing people the wrong way—but looks at you like you’re the problem when you offer help? You’re not alone. In…

00:08:54  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Worried How to Keep All The Balls In The Air? Two Tools To Bring You Peace

Worried How to Keep All The Balls In The Air? Two Tools To Bring You Peace

Ever feel like you're one missed follow-up away from everything falling apart? Like the mental tabs never close and you're constantly bracing for the ball you might be dropping? You're not broken—you…

00:10:23  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Healthcare Leadership Is More Than A Job – It’s Your Personal Development Journey

Healthcare Leadership Is More Than A Job – It’s Your Personal Development Journey

What if the hardest parts of leadership weren’t signs of failure—but signs that you’re growing? In this episode, we explore the deeper personal development journey embedded in healthcare leadership, …

00:12:55  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Break The Insanity Cycle & Fix It Right The First Time

Break The Insanity Cycle & Fix It Right The First Time

Ever feel like you're solving the same problems over and over again? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader Podcast, we uncover why even your most well-intended fixes might be backfiring—a…

00:10:57  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
When Your Staff Engagement Survey Results Sting: How to Turn Painful Feedback Into Powerful Leadership

When Your Staff Engagement Survey Results Sting: How to Turn Painful Feedback Into Powerful Leadership

What if your toughest feedback wasn’t a sign of failure—but your leadership’s defining moment? In this episode of The Inspired Healthcare Leader, we reframe low engagement survey results as something…

00:11:55  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
You’re Doing Great – So Why Do You Keep Doubting Yourself? A Strength-Based Leadership Approach

You’re Doing Great – So Why Do You Keep Doubting Yourself? A Strength-Based Leadership Approach

Do you ever end your day replaying every little thing you did wrong—while everything you did right fades into the background? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, we explore why your brain is …

00:10:58  |   Tue 27 May 2025
The Armor We All Wear at Work—and How to Lead Beyond It

The Armor We All Wear at Work—and How to Lead Beyond It

Ever wonder why someone suddenly snaps in a meeting—or why you sometimes shut down when things get tense? In this episode, we explore the concept of emotional armor—the unconscious protective strateg…

00:13:36  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Thriving Through the Commotion: An “Everyone’s a Leader” Approach

Thriving Through the Commotion: An “Everyone’s a Leader” Approach

Leadership isn’t just for those at the top—it’s for everyone. In this episode, we explore how shifting to an “everyone’s a leader” mindset can transform workplace dynamics, reduce bottlenecks, and cr…

00:12:51  |   Tue 13 May 2025
Is Your Multidisciplinary Meeting a Power Play in Disguise?

Is Your Multidisciplinary Meeting a Power Play in Disguise?

Multidisciplinary meetings are supposed to drive collaboration—but too often, they quietly reinforce hierarchy and shut down innovation. In this episode, we unpack why even the best-intentioned leade…

00:09:01  |   Tue 06 May 2025
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