Lead Change

Recorded live at the ESSKA Congress in Prague, this episode features Drs. Berte Boe and Katja Tecklenburg, two visionary leaders behind the Women in ESSKA initiative. They share how an informal conversation among colleagues evolved into a thriving international community dedicated to increasing opportunities for women in orthopaedic sports medicine. The discussion explores the initiative's origins...

In the Season 2 premiere of the Lead Change Podcast , Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett—orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons, educators, team physicians, entrepreneurs, and co-hosts of the Sports Docs Podcast . Together, they discuss how leadership extends far beyond clinical excellence.   Drawing from their experiences in elite sports medicine, organizational lead...

Recorded live at the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program in Philadelphia, this episode of the Lead Change Podcast features Dr. Erika Brown, Associate Director of ELAM, Dean of Faculty Affairs at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, and nationally recognized expert in faculty affairs and leadership development. The discussion explores the value of professional networks, and D...

In this milestone 20th episode of the Lead Change Podcast, host Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Dean Taylor to explore the intersection of sports medicine, military service, and healthcare leadership. Dr. Taylor reflects on his journey from United States Military Academy and military orthopaedics to leadership roles at Duke University and national orthopaedic organizations. The conversatio...

In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Michele Marcolongo joins host Mary K. Mulcahey for a powerful conversation about leadership, innovation, mentorship, and purpose-driven work in academia and engineering. Dr. Marcolongo shares her personal journey from aerospace engineering to biomaterials research following the loss of her mother to cancer, a transformative experience that inspired her to dedica...

In this episode of Lead Change , Dr. Laura Ngwenya, a neurosurgeon-scientist and leader in neurotrauma, shares insights from her multifaceted career spanning clinical care, research, and national leadership. She discusses her work treating traumatic brain injury (TBI), leading clinical trials, and investigating the underlying mechanisms of poor neurological outcomes through translational research....

In this live episode of the Lead Change podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Leon McCrea, Vice Dean for Educational Affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine and a nationally recognized leader in medical education and health equity. Dr. McCrea shares his journey as a family physician, educator, and leader, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building, mentorship, and purpose...

In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary K. Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, a leading mental performance coach who has worked with Olympic athletes, the Minnesota Vikings, and high-performing leaders. Dr. Kamphoff shares how her experiences as a competitive runner—and struggles with self-doubt during college—led her to pursue a career in performance psychology and helping...

In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with orthopaedic surgeon and leader Dr. Ron Navarro, Director for Clinical Affairs at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine and President of the American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS). Dr. Navarro shares insights from nearly three decades of clinical practice and leadership across major orthopedic organiza...

In this live episode of Lead Change, recorded at the ELAM program in Philadelphia, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Martha Deery, a leader in organizational transformation and change strategy. Martha shares insights from her work with Kotter, emphasizing that successful change is not driven by process alone, but by leadership that inspires, empowers, and engages people at all levels. Drawing from her...

In this episode of the Lead Change Podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Jewel Kling, a national leader in women’s health, menopause, sex- and gender-based medicine, and medical education. Dr. Kling shares her leadership journey from early advocacy experiences shaped by her parents’ community work, to national leadership in the American Medical Student Association, to her current roles as Divi...

In this episode of the Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with leadership coach and former national champion rower and collegiate head coach Maddie Davis Tully to explore what high-performance sport teaches us about sustainable leadership. Maddie shares her journey from Princeton lightweight rowing to coaching at Stanford, Ohio State, and Boston University, and ultimately to executive leader...

In this episode of Lead Change, host Mary K. Mulcahey, MD sits down with Dr. Nancy Spector, Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Vice Dean for Faculty at Drexel University College of Medicine, and Executive Director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) and Executive Leadership in Health Care (ELH) programs. Dr. Spector shares her leadership journey—from her roots as a pediatrician...

In this episode of Lead Change , Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Dr. Alex Ghanayem—orthopedic spine surgeon, longtime Loyola faculty member, department chair, and past president of the American Orthopaedic Association—for a candid and deeply reflective conversation about leadership in medicine. Dr. Ghanayem shares how his leadership journey unfolded organically, never driven by titles or ambition...

Episode 11:  The Power of Presence, Reflection, and Purpose In this episode of the Lead Change podcast, host Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Janet Foutty, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting and Executive Chair of Deloitte US, and co-author of Arrive and Thrive . Janet reflects on her 33-year career at Deloitte, her leadership philosophy, and her current focus on advancing women’s health through or...

In this episode of Lead Change , Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Matt Provencher—renowned orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, military leader, researcher, and mentor. Their conversation explores Dr. Provencher’s extensive career in the U.S. Navy, his clinical and research work, his leadership philosophy, and his roles across professional sports and major orthopedic societies.   Dr. Provencher des...

In this episode of the Lead Change podcast, Dr. Mary Mulcahey welcomes her friend and colleague, Dr. Berte Boe, a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Oslo University Hospital and the first woman to serve in the presidential line of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA). Dr. Boe shares insights from her multifaceted career as a clinician, researcher, and le...

In this episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey speaks with Dr. Akanksha Mehta, Professor of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine and Director of Male Reproductive Health at the Emory Reproductive Center. The conversation explores Dr. Mehta’s clinical focus on male reproductive and sexual health, her research on male infertility and access to care, and her leadership journey in academic medicine. Dr....

In this special live episode of the Lead Change podcast, recorded at the Inspire Women in Orthopaedics Summit 2025 in Philadelphia, Dr. Mary Mulcahey sits down with Drs. Meghan Bishop and Danielle Ponzio, co-founders and co-chairs of the INSPIRE Summit. Both accomplished orthopaedic surgeons at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Bishop and Ponzio share the origins, growth, and vision behind the confer...

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. David Dejour, internationally renowned knee surgeon, past president of ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy), and head of the Lyon Ortho Clinic. Dr. Dejour reflects on his distinguished career, leadership experiences, and the evolution of orthopaedic sports medicine in Europe. He shares how ESSKA...

In this episode of Lead Change , Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Dr. Ellen Casey, attending physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. A former collegiate gymnast, Dr. Casey has built her career around sports medicine, research, and leadership. She shares insights from her journey—ranging from her early days as a gymnast and team captain, to...

In this episode of Lead Change, Dr. Mary Mulcahey interviews Clare Coonan, founder and president of Adjacent Consulting and an experienced executive coach who has spent over 20 years helping leaders in healthcare and academic medicine navigate transformation. Clare shares her unconventional journey from teaching high school biology and directing nonprofits to becoming a sought-after coach and faci...

Episode Summary This episode of the Lead Change podcast features Dr. David Parker, an internationally recognized knee surgeon from Sydney, Australia, and past president of ISAKOS and APKASS. Dr. Parker shares insights from his career in knee surgery, leadership experiences in international orthopedic societies, and his commitment to evidence-based practice. He discusses ISAKOS’s global educational...

Dr. Mary Killackey, Chair of Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine, shares her leadership journey from transplant surgeon to department chair. She reflects on pivotal career moments, challenges as a woman in medicine, and the importance of authenticity, adaptability, and culture-building in effective leadership. The conversation highlights her work to develop a strong departmental cultur...

In this episode, Dr. Antonia Chen, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern, talks about her leadership journey, career pivots, and vision for the future of orthopaedics. Dr. Chen shares insights from her evolution as a clinician, researcher, and leader, including her transition into high-level administrative roles. She discusses her use of robotic technologies in arthroplasty, the power of...