Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
From Vision to Impact: Aligning Strategy, Systems, and Leadership in Healthcare
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In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations, Rhoda Banks sits down with healthcare strategy and operations executive Katie Nowak to explore what it takes to turn complex healthcare goals into measurable outcomes. Katie shares insights on bridging the gap between clinicians and the business of healthcare, applying systems thinking in real- world environments, and leading transformation with both discipline and compassion. This conversation is a must-listen for leaders navigating change, complexity, and
execution in healthcare and beyond.
Key Topics Covered:
Bridging clinicians, business, and technology
Systems thinking in healthcare strategy execution
Turning vision into measurable population health outcomes
Reducing friction through aligned planning and governance
Leading high-performing cultures with empathy
Navigating resistance and change
The future of healthcare leadership
About the Guest:
Katie Nowak is a Vice President of Commercial Accounts and a seasoned healthcare strategy and operations leader with deep expertise in population health, transformation, and execution. She is passionate about improving patient and community outcomes by aligning strategy, systems, and people.
