Forks in the Road: A podcast exploring dilemmas in everyday leadership

Ep. 10 Taking Leaps of Faith in Leadership with Kelli Blakely

05 Nov 2024

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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 experience in the private health industry.Kelli emphasizes the significance of seizing opportunities, even when the timing doesn’t feel right . One pivotal moment for her was transitioning from nursing into a business development role, which greatly expanded her horizons and revealed career possibilities she hadn't considered before. In our conversation, she shares how she navigated these opportunities and how she developed her leadership skills on the job, with a strong safety net of trusted mentors and professional and personal network.Let’s dive in!Key moments in the podcast:00:00 Introduction: Embracing Imperfect Opportunities00:35 Welcome to Forks in the Road Podcast01:11 Career Overview03:33 First Fork: Transitioning to Management05:40 Second Fork: Business Development Leap06:16 Balancing Career and Personal Life08:39 Mentorship and Leadership Development15:13 Becoming a General Manager17:52 Navigating Complexities in Healthcare28:09 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts30:59 Closing Remarks and Next Episode PreviewHere is what stays with us from this conversation:Embracing Opportunities* Taking career leaps is important, even when the timing isn’t ideal.* Support networks and mentorship encourage significant career transitions.Role of Mentorship* Mentorship is key to recognizing and fostering potential.* Passing on mentorship to emerging leaders helps sustain growth within an organization.Cultivating Relationships* Building connections with team members strengthens dynamics and supports effective administration.* Engaging with staff in both formal and informal settings fosters a collaborative culture.Facing Complexity with Confidence * Transparency, open communication, and kindness are essential for addressing challenges.* Difficult conversations are reframed as “important conversations” to promote mutual respect.Personal Development and Growth * Continuous personal development through hands-on experience and formal learning is essential.* Lifelong learning and adaptability contribute to effective leadership.Core Takeaways * Effective leadership involves seizing opportunities, investing in relationships, and upholding transparency.* Mentorship, relationship-building, and ongoing learning are foundational to leadership success.Overall, this episode is a testament to the power of mentorship, the courage to embrace change, and the importance of genuine connections, offering practical lessons for aspiring leaders.Listen to this podcast on Spotify or Apple or subscribe to it on Substack. We would love it if you would leave us a comment, screenshot the episode and tag us on social, and share this episode with your community so that they can better navigate their forks in the road.Connect with Kelli BlakelyThis is an original podcast by Flyntrok. We help organisations, communities and individuals change and adapt to a new world. You will Find Flyntrok on LinkedIn, Instagram and X. Hosted by Stephen Berkeley and Anne BolandProduced by Rajeev Nedumaran of Inscape Media.Music by Damian Smith of Bespoke Music. Art work by Ben Tibbin of Mozmo Creative and Social Media Creations by Alana Rauert of Muse Communications. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit flyntrok.substack.com

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Forks in the Road: A podcast exploring dilemmas in everyday leadership

Ep. 10 Taking Leaps of Faith in Leadership with Kelli Blakely

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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