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Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare

Central Line
Nursing
Trust
Alberta Nurses Educational Trust
Canadian Armed Forces
Gerontology
Canadian Nurses Association
Indigenous Health
Nursing Research
Nursing Education
Action Canada For Sexual Health and Rights
Aging
Reproductive Health
Systems Thinking
Goose Bay, Canada
Fistula Foundation
Alberta
Canada
Ottawa Hospital
Truth and Reconciliation Calls To Action
Newfoundland and Labrador

Leading in healthcare is tough, so learn firsthand from today’s successful healthcare leaders on how they got to where they are, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to thrive.

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In this special re-release, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Ila, in honour of her passing on April 20, 2026.

Ila was not only an incredible leader, but also my friend. She inspired me on many levels—through her courage, her perspective... more

In this episode of Central Line, Leah Wuitschik sits down with Kelly Baskerville, a nurse leader with 25 years of experience across frontline care, education, and system-level leadership in continuing care.

Now the Executive Director of the Institut... more

What happens when you’re 21 years old and suddenly responsible for leading people twice your age?

In this episode, I sit down with Max to explore his journey from the Canadian Armed Forces to senior healthcare leadership. We talk about leading under... more

This week, we’re revisiting our most-listened-to episode — a powerful conversation with Caroline Brunt, RN, street nurse, educator, and co-creator of the award-winning documentary Bevel Up.

Caroline shares what decades of outreach and harm-reduction... more

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Recent Guests

Ila Edgar
Founder of Big Change, Inc.; trust and leadership expert
Big Change, Inc.
Episode: In Remembrance: Designing Trust with Ila Edgar
Kelly Baskerville
Healthcare leader, researcher and educator with 25 years of experience in Alberta's healthcare system
Institute of Continuing Care Education and Research (ICER); University of Calgary; Mount Royal University; Better LTC
Episode: Playing the Long Game: Finding Your People & Passion with Kelly Baskerville
Maxime Charette
Health Services Management Officer, CAF; CEO of Ottawa Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (DAPM)
Canadian Armed Forces; Ottawa Hospital
Episode: From Military Command to Medical Leadership with Maxime Charette
Caroline Brunt
Pioneer street nurse, HIV care advocate, Bevel Up documentary contributor
BC Centre for Disease Control; Vancouver Community College; Bevel Up project
Episode: Flashback Episode | Meeting People Where They Are
Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
Co-director of Policy and Advocacy at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights
Episode: The Fight for Reproductive Rights and Sexual Health with Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
Marilyn Waco
RNMN, executive director of ANET (Alberta Nurses Educational Trust)
Alberta Nurses Educational Trust (ANET)
Episode: Empowering Discovery in Nursing with Marilyn Wacko
Kate Grant
Founding CEO of Fistula Foundation, global non-profit leader
Fistula Foundation
Episode: Bridging Gaps: A Global Journey in Women's Health with Kate Grant
Hilary Fry
Indigenous nurse and Policy Analyst focused on Indigenous health and anti-racism
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
Episode: From Goose Bay to Policy Change: Caring for Indigenous Communities with Hilary Fry
Claire Phillips
Nurse, leadership strategist, founder of Nursing the System
Nursing the System
Episode: Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Systems Thinking with Claire Phillips

Host

Leah Wuchik
Host focused on healthcare leadership and system transformation; multiple spellings observed across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Michelle Jackman, MD

    As a healthcare professional , I find this podcast to be inspiring and insightful on my path to becoming an effective leader, mentor and coach!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Smiley Coach
    Canada3 years ago
  • Very interesting

    The guests and moderator offer perspectives and personal stories illuminating the complex and fascinating area of healthcare, an area where we absolutely need revolutionary and committed healthcare professionals. This is an educational and insightful podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phalaenopsis###7
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great Stories, Great learning

    Wonderful opportunity for leaders and others wishing to learn and be inspired about all facets of leadership.These stories are about professionals with fascinating and unique experiences which result in positive influence and impact. While the focus is on healthcare the content easily translates into other walks of life. Worth the experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gracielass
    Canada6 years ago
  • For all leaders

    Although this podcast is aimed at healthcare leaders I find the content to be applicable to leaders in any discipline. The speakers have fascinating backgrounds and offer unique insights into leadership in the real world. The curious nature of the host shows up in the conversations and lends itself to drawing out the memorable stories from the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMN93_39
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great lessons in leadership

    A great podcast about healthcare leaders who have worked at all levels of care and management.

    The host does a good job of highlighting elements of good leadership while allowing the guest to tell their story.

    I’m looking forward to more episodes as the podcast matures and hearing from additional interesting guests.

    If you work in healthcare or want to be a better leader in any field you should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr_Commander
    Canada6 years ago

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Shows strong leadership focus with practical, real-world leadership stories.
Useful for anyone aiming to improve leadership in healthcare, not just clinicians.
High-quality guests provide diverse perspectives across healthcare leadership and policy.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Systems Thinking with Claire Phillips
Q: How can busy nurses begin to adopt systems thinking without being overwhelmed by the process?
Start with simple, tangible tools like systems mapping, emphasize that a single hour can yield months of organizational clarity, and frame development as part of the 40-hour workweek rather than as extra burden.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power of Systems Thinking with Claire Phillips
Q: What sparked your interest in systems thinking and how did you apply it early in your nursing career?
Her sociology background and observations in the ER led her to study the system-level barriers and the importance of seeing nurses as part of a larger network, which then evolved into formal education and leadership development efforts.
From Goose Bay to Policy Change: Caring for Indigenous Communities with Hilary Fry
Q: What are you most proud of in your career?
She says she is most proud of guiding her twin sons with traditional Indigenous practices and life on the land, and of continuing to pursue education and leadership opportunities to enable systemic change.
From Goose Bay to Policy Change: Caring for Indigenous Communities with Hilary Fry
Q: What is it that you do now?
She explains her role as a Policy Analyst with the Canadian Nurses Association, focusing on Indigenous health and policy work, event coordination, and participation in working groups.
From Goose Bay to Policy Change: Caring for Indigenous Communities with Hilary Fry
Q: Hi, Hilary, how are you today?
Hilary describes being excited about the conversation and reflects on her current role focusing on Indigenous health and anti-racism, plus the motivation driving her work.

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A leadership-focused healthcare podcast featuring senior nurses, physicians, and policy advocates who share personal journeys, practical leadership frameworks, and actionable strategies for navigating complex systems. Episodes emphasize humane, trust-centered leadership, resilience, mentoring, and cross-sector collaboration—from military-to-healthcare transitions to trauma-informed care and global health initiatives. Notable strengths include candid storytelling, emphasis on systems thinking and nursing education, and a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes through effective leadership and policy advocacy.

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Recent guests on Central Line: Leadership in Healthcare include:

1. Ila Edgar
2. Kelly Baskerville
3. Maxime Charette
4. Caroline Brunt
5. Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah
6. Marilyn Waco
7. Kate Grant
8. Hilary Fry

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