Elected by 54,000 Doctors: A Masterclass in authentic Leadership | Dr. Aaliya Goyal

🤔 What does it take to earn a national leadership mandate from over 54,000 peers? How can you turn systemic barriers into opportunities for change? We sit down with Dr. Aaliya Goyal, a UK-based GP and Occupational Health Specialist who was nationally elected to the council of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Goyal shares her journey, discussing the loneliness that can come with leadership, the critical importance of tackling health inequalities for diverse communities, and her passion for mentoring the next generation. She provides a masterclass on leading with purpose 🚀, building trust through consistency, and why she believes our greatest strength lies in our grassroots support 🌳. 

▶️  Links :

- Learn more about the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA), an organization mentioned in the episode.

Chapters

• 0:00 How I Got Elected by 54,000 Colleagues
• 1:03 Meet Dr. Aaliya Goyal: GP & Occupational Health Specialist
• 1:44 The Accidental Path to Leadership
• 4:21 The Biggest Challenge: Loneliness & Bias in Leadership
• 6:17 Is the UK Still a Good Place for Muslims?
• 8:28 How COVID Exposed Deep Inequalities in Our Communities
• 12:00 The "Medical Deserts" Problem in Deprived Areas
• 15:18 My True Motivation: What Keeps Me Going?
• 16:45 The Real Barriers Holding Our Community Back
• 19:33 Finding Support: Muslim Networks in UK Healthcare
• 21:42 Why I'm Passionate About Mentoring Our Sisters
• 25:22 The Danger of "Diversity Tick Boxes" in Leadership
• 31:05 An Evolution: The Progression of Muslim Women in Leadership
• 33:06 The Habits & Skills You NEED for Success
• 36:20 How to Use Social Media to Build Your Impact
• 39:12 The Future of Healthcare: AI, Tech & Human Touch
• 42:20 The "Confidence Gap": When Patients Don't Trust Diverse Doctors
• 46:00 What I Want My Legacy to Be