Forks in the Road: A podcast exploring dilemmas in everyday leadership
Episodes
Eps 38 “Beyond Authority: Cultivating Ownership for Widespread Reform” with Brian Dolan
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ‘Forks in the Road’ podcast, hosts Steven Berkeley and Anne Boland engage with Professor Brian Dolan, a transformative lead...
Eps 37 “Navigating Change: Global Stories and Lessons Learned”
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode of Forks in the Road, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland take a deep dive into the insights, dilemmas, and universal t...
Eps 36 “Removing Roadblocks: Enabling Others to Flourish” with Simone Alexander
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by Professor Simone Alexander, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer at Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australi...
Eps 35 “Finding Purpose in Chaos” with Tsion Firew, MD
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Tsion Firew an emergency physician, a fierce advocate for global health equity, and a dedicated humanitarian whose work has...
Eps34 “Building Trust: A Generational Journey of Institutional Change” with April Kyle
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re heading to Alaska to meet April Kyle, the CEO of Southcentral Foundation, one of the nation’s leading native-owned healthcare organiz...
Eps 33 “Scaling up Leadership and Innovation” with Gautam Nayak
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Gautam Nayak, a cardiologist focused on delivering world class cardiovascular care to North Central Washington in the US. H...
Eps32 “Navigating Structure, Spontaneity, and Self-Discovery” with Jailyn Avila
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Dr Jailyn Avila from San Diego in Southern California. On Jailyn’s website, she describes how she was born into an immigrant...
Eps 31 “Untangling the Threads: Insights from Five Inspiring Journeys” with hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 31st episode of the Forks in the Road, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland reflect on key conversations from episodes 26 to 30. They revisit...
Eps 30 “The Gift of Discomfort” with Minako Abe MD
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Dr Minako Abe, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Tokyo Cancer Clinic, where she leads clinical operations, regener...
Eps “From Burnout to Breakthrough: Redefining Your Career” with Aditi U Joshi MD
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Aditi Joshi, a telehealth and digital health expert.Aditi studied and worked in The US, starting in emergency medicine and ...
Eps 28 “Building Cultures of Kindness and Connection” with Jarrard (Jay) O’Brien
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us today is Jarrard (Jay) O’Brien, a leader in organisational development and culture transformation with over twenty years of experience sp...
Eps 27 “Finding the Human Element in Every Endeavor” with Dr. Josefin Elzén Junker
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is someone who brings a deep philosophical view to her work and her life. Dr. Josefin Elzén Junker is a Senior Consultant in Cardioth...
Eps 26 “Micro-skills for Major Moves” with Resa E Lewiss
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Resa E Lewiss MD, an emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine physician. She is currently an adjunct Professor of Emergency Medici...
Eps 25 “The Power of Roots, Rebounds, & Relationships: Lessons from Our Guests Eps 20-24” with Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 25th episode of the Forks in the Road podcast, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland reflect on key conversations from episodes 20 to 24. They...
Eps 24 “Healed, Healing, Leading” with Joan Vitello
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a child, Joan experienced illnesses that required hospitalisation and surgery. During this time she came to deeply value the compassion and care sh...
Eps 23 “The Long Game: Endurance, Equity, and Rural Voice” with Susanne (Susie) Tegen
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by Susi Tegen, Chief Executive of the National Rural Health Alliance in Australia. Susi is deeply passionate about rural and remo...
Eps 22 “Doing it Together: The Power of Collaboration” with Dr Dion Forstner
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dion Forstner, a Radiation Oncology Specialist. His clinical expertise lies in the treatment of head, neck, and skin cancers. D...
Eps 21 “Leading with Compassion: If not now, when?” with Dr Gopal Taori
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Forks in the Road podcast, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland introduce Dr. Gopal Taori, the Clinical Director of Critical ...
Eps 20 “Choosing Impact: A Life of Activism” with Dr Tilman Ruff
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland engage with Dr. Tilman Ruff, a public health and infectious diseases physician and an Honorary P...
Eps 19 “Connecting Past Episodes - Insights and Inspirations” with Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Forks in the Road, we take a reflective journey through the previous five episodes, distilling the key themes and powerful in...
Eps 18 “Reflection, Resilience and Recalibration” with Andrea Austin
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s episode! We are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Andrea Austin, an emergency physician, educator, author, and advocate for physician ...
Eps 17 “Creating Safe Spaces for Empowerment and Change” with Katherine Dowson
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're joined by Katherine Dowson, the Associate Program Director for Lived Experience in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Program at Eastern Hea...
Eps 16 “From Challenge to Change: A Leader’s Quest for Impact” with David Swain
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by David Swain, the CEO of Endeavour Foundation, an organization that provides services to support people with disabilities.David...
Eps 15 “Leadership Stories of Courage and Compassion” with Helen Angus
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Helen Angus, CEO of AMS Healthcare, Toronto, Ontario Canada.Helen has a Masters of Science in Planning and started her career a...
Eps 14 Cultural Humility and Leading with Generosity with Prof. Rob Moodie
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Moodie is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and an Honorary Professor at Kamuzu University in Mala...
Eps 13 Insights from Six Leadership Stories
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 of the Forks in the Road podcast, hosts Anne and Stephen reflect on the journey from Episodes 7 to 12, sharing highlights, key themes, a...
Eps 12 “Growth Through Developing Others” with Neeraj Lal
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by Neeraj Lal, Chief Operating Officer, Apollo Hospitals-Gujarat Region.With a rich background spanning over two d...
Ep. 11 Embracing Leadership as a Speciality with Matthew Knight
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Mathew Knight, General Manager - Victorian Rehabilitation Hospitals, Healthscope. Starting with a passion for...
Ep. 10 Taking Leaps of Faith in Leadership with Kelli Blakely
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Kelli Blakely, the General Manager of Ashford Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia. Kelli has over 20 years of ex...
Ep. 9 Empowering Future Leaders with Michael Symonds
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Michael Symonds, Director of Forensic & Analytical Science Service at NSW Health Pathology in Australia. Michael...
Ep. 8 Embracing Change and Finding Purpose with Edgar Toral
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Eddie Torral, Managing Partner of Intermedika Consulting based in Phuket, Thailand. Eddie shares his fascinating...
Ep. 7 Navigating Career Challenges With Richard Larison
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Richard Larison, Executive Vice President, Medpoint Asia, Manila, PhilippinesNavigating a career path is seldom ...
Ep. 6 Insights from Five Leadership Stories
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, hosts Stephen Berkeley and Anne Boland delve into an insightful conversation, reflecting on the key themes and lessons drawn from ...
Ep. 5: Leading Through Compassion in Healthcare with Leonie Lloyd
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are joined by Leonie Lloyd, General Manager, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Healthscope in NSW, Australia.With 27 years in ...
Ep. 4: Crossing Cultural Boundaries in Leadership with Dr. Grant Muddle
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Conversation with Dr Grant MuddleEp. 4: Crossing Cultural Boundaries in LeadershipIn today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Grant Muddle, the Healt...
Ep. 3: Embracing Challenges for Growth: Patrick McCrohan
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 3: Embracing Challenges for Growth: Patrick McCrohanIn conversation with Patrick McCrohan, the Associate Program Director of the Mental Health & W...
Ep. 2: Transforming Challenges into Leadership Insights: Dr. Liz Paslawsky
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Liz Paslawsky, is a multifaceted professional with a career spanning various sectors. From spearheading public sector hospitals as CEO to navigatin...
Ep. 1: From Aspirations to Reality: Ben Fielding's Journey
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forks in the RoadIn Conversation with Ben FieldingBen Fielding, Chief Strategy Officer Murdoch Children's Research Institute started his career wantin...