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This week on the podcast I had the delight of welcoming Greg Imber on the podcast, who is the Chief Engagement Officer at the Healthcare Consultancy Group. We had an amazing conversation around the evolution of tech, data and how we use data to maximise outcomes for clients across the world. A fascinating conversation which shows why the HCG family are doing some amazing things.Get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had the legend himself, Dan Carucci. Now if anyone on this podcast was to have a film made about them, it would be this person! An amazing story, with an amazing vision. Dan has been a part of some astonishing things. From traveling the world with the US military, to being a key contributor within the Bill & Melinda gates foundation within the malaria vaccines movement. You’ll enjoy this one!Stay tuned for more next week!If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had Amar Urhekar who is this Global President at Ashfield Health. Now this was an interesting podcast, Amar spent 19 years at McCann Health and helped them get to where they are today. Working across India, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. He then moved to Ashfield Health just before the COVID pandemic in March 2020.If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

Episode #45 Jeff Rothstein, Chief Executive Officer at CultHealthThis week on the podcast we had the one and only, Jeff Rothstein who is the CEO at CultHealth. On this episode we talked about why passion for change is so important. Jeff has an amazing story to tell about his journey into the healthcare advertising world.If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had Brian Lefkowitz. Who is the Chief Creative Officer at Digitas Health. A truly great podcast, talking about super relevant stuff within social media and how we as a sector can use social media to impact bigger change. Stay tuned for more next week! If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had the one and only Nicole Simpson, founder of The Black Collective, an OHG talent resource group. What an inspirational episode. Recognizing the opportunity to make real change after the murder of George Floyd, she embarked on a journey to find ways to build on the momentum her network had already started. After many conversations and identifying other Black executives from around the network with similar passions, The Black Collective was born! An idea for change has sparked a movement within our industry. Kudos to the members of The Black Collective and all of the supportive allies that have helped bring the group to life.Stay tuned for more next week!If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly. Please use the “Healthcare Comms Podcast as a reference”James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had Jeff Smokler on the podcast. A great podcast talking about the journey imre had into healthcare alongside Jeffs career history. We touched on how to redefine client experience and why client experience is instrumental to an agencies success. However, not forgetting the people who make this happen within imre and why hiring the right people is so important to them. Stay tuned for more next week! If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly.James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week on the podcast, we had Andy Pyfer who is one of the partners at Fingerpaint. On this Episode we talked about his journey into the industry, alongside empathy and culture. We also talked about the early days of Fingerpaint and Andy mentioned some great stories and how the team overcame challenging times. A great podcast with a great guest championing the way Fingerpaint function. Stay tuned for more next week! If you’d like to find out more about careers within the healthcare communications sector, get in touch with James Brickley directly.James P. Brickley: jbrickley@hcg-int.comCareers: https://www.hcg-int.com/#careersJobs: https://hub-hcg.icims.com/jobs/intro

This week I was joined by James West, who is a Director at Lincoln International. A different guest, someone who is within the shadows of medical communications, but highly involved within the innovation and development of our sector. We talk about all things M&A, and how to successfully sell a med comms agency. An amazing podcast which was super insightful. Enjoy and stayed tuned for more soon.

This week I was joined by Wallye Holloway who is an Associate Managing Partner at TBWA/WORLDHEALTH. In this episode we talked about the platform Black Health Now and the amazing people behind it and why they started such an amazing initiative. Alongside this we talked about her background and how she got to where she is today. A great podcast talking about even better stuff. If you’d like to find out more about Black Health Now, connect with Wallye on LinkedIn or search for Black Health Now on YouTube. Stay tuned for more!BLACK HEALTH NOW - YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsJJsOVssbatsZVNsIrPgg

This week I was joined by Eric Hu who is a Strategy Director at AKQA. In this episode we talked about all things passion. For me, Eric is one of the most passionate people I’ve come across within the sector. His energy is hugely contagious. A great podcast about why passion is so important in a sector like healthcare communications. Stay tuned for more!

This week on the podcast I had Frank Mazzola on the podcast who is one of the founding partners within 21GRAMS and is the Co-Global Chief Creative Officer. On this podcast we talked about how Frank got into the industry, alongside his journey from joining FCB in 2004 to the present day at 21GRAMS. We talked about how to build stellar creative teams and how to manage them, and what it takes to really push the boundaries of creativeness within healthcare advertising. A great podcast to listen into! Stay tuned for more.

This week on the podcast I had Sharon Callahan who is the Chief Client Officer at Omnicom Health Group and Chief Executive Officer at CDM. On this episode we talked about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For those that know Sharon, you'll know how amazing she is and how much of a legacy she is leaving within the industry. One of the most well-known figures within our sector, it was great the talk about the start of her career and the things she has done throughout it. An amazing guest doing even better things within our sector and changing it for the better. Stay tuned for more!

This week on the podcast I had Arun Divakaruni, who is the Chief Executive Officer at Avant Healthcare. This was an interesting podcast around how big data and analytics is playing a huge role in what we do, alongside how we need to improve the communication to physicians across the world. We discussed his journey from stepping into Weber Shandwick back in 2007, up until this very day. A knowledgeable and humble leader/family man, sharing his insights! Stay tuned for more.

This week I had Zack Lentz on the podcast, who is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at Vaniam Group. On this episode we talked about how to do strategy in your business and career. Alongside this we had a general conversation about why Vaniam Group are going from strength-to-strength and why they're such an amazing place to work and how they're maintaining such a contagious culture having been 100% remote based, even before the pandemic. A great personality, and anyone that knows him will agree. A brilliant episode. Stay tuned for more.

This week on the podcast, I had Matt Eastwood on who is the Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Health. For those of you that know him, you'll know how much of a humble genius he is. Extremely down to earth, very easy to get along with and so good at what he does. One of the best. An icon within the advertising world. In this episode we talked about his personal journey alongside his route into healthcare advertising. We also covered the educational platform he will be running that will help people break into the industry from a consumer world into health. Health Pharm. An amazing podcast, I really enjoyed this one. Stay tuned for more.

This week on the podcast, I was joined by Batool Kazmi who is the Senior Vice President of Account Planning at CDM New York. Today we talked about something big! Racial disparities in health. Wow, what a podcast this was. For me, this has to be one of the most engaging podcasts I've ever hosted, It was fascinating and really interesting, but at the same time extremely moving. It's a huge issue, that has cost 1000's of lives, and an issue that is one of the most serious I've come across. A great podcast, with an extremely passionate and knowledgeable guest. Stay tuned for more next week!

This week on the podcast I had Chris Bath on who is the Director of Digital Insights at Aurora Healthcare Communications. In this podcast I asked Chris 9 questions and turned them into a podcast episode. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, we had Chris Bath who is the Director of Digital Insights at Aurora Healthcare Communications. I had a relaxed and easy conversation with Chris about his journey into the sector and what type of things he is doing today. Alongside digging into his mind about strategy, client relationships and why team culture is so important. A great podcast with a great guest, stay tuned for more!

This time on the podcast we had Sam Griggs, who is the SVP, Strategy Director for McCann Health New York. On this episode, we talked virtual strategy and how important it is, alongside how much you have to up your game given the circumstances that we face (Nov 2020 COVID-19). It was an interesting episode, with lots of wisdom and knowledge, if you use this episode in the right way I'm sure you'll get something from it! Stay tuned for more soon.