Thompson Forbes and Alexis Spence

ENCounter Leadership Podcast

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Welcome to the ENCounter Leadership Podcast, where we explore the stories and insights of healthcare and leadership making a difference in eastern North Carolina. Join us as we learn from our challenges and successes to cultivate a culture of grit and excellence. Whether you work in healthcare or not, you will find inspiration and practical advice on how to lead with passion, purpose, and resilience. Tune in and discover how we make eastern North Carolina a great place to live, work, and heal.

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Thompson Forbes and Alexis Spence

Episodes

From Chaos to Care: Leadership in Disasters 20.11.2025 19:42

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michelle Skipper, Director of the Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner specialties in the DNP Program at East Carolina University College of Nursing, and leader of North Carolina’s only Certificate Program in Healthcare Disaster and Emergency Management. A champion for rural and global health, Dr. Skipper has spent her career blending advanced nurse pra...

From Curiosity to Vice Chancellor: Passion with a Purpose 18.09.2025 34:51

Join us as we hear from Chris Dyba, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at East Carolina University, as he shares his career journey and the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership. Chris shares insights from his path in higher education. With a focus on advancement, community engagement, and personal growth, you will discover how passion can transform both career and institution.

The Power of Purpose: Honors Education Meets Leadership Development 27.08.2025 36:36

Join us as we hear from Todd Fraley, Dean of the East Carolina University Honors College and Executive Director of the Truist Leadership Center at ECU, as he shares his insights on influencing students to developing leaders.

Thoughts from Nurses Day at the Legislature and Leadership in General... 29.04.2025 20:43

Join Thompson and Alexis as they share about students attending Nurses Day at the Legislature and the unique educational opportunity provided, along with other thoughts on leadership.

From Healthcare to Leadership: An Unintentional Journey 14.03.2025 33:28

Chris Lysaught, a Physical Therapist and Clinical Professor at East Carolina University, talks about her unintentional "fall" into leadership based on a drive to improve healthcare and education.

Surprise awakenings for soon-to-be nurses... 06.03.2025 34:33

Hear the perspectives of senior nursing students Emma Campbell, Aryn Cimmerer, & Jenna Caligiuri on incivility in the workplace, nursing culture, and more!

Thoughts from a weekend of Leadership Immersion... 26.02.2025 22:08

Weekly chat with Thompson and Alexis about everything and anything but mostly leadership.

Trish Richardson - From Stockbroker to Nurse Leader 02.01.2025 1:14:30

Trish Richardson RN, President of the North Carolina Nurses Association, discusses her career from stockbroker to nurse leader.

Kim Delgado - On assignment: lessons in perseverance and advocacy 03.10.2024 54:46

Thompson and Alexis - ENCounter Leadership Inspiration 23.09.2024 23:50

Thompson and Alexis talk about the inspiration for starting Encounter Leadership and the beginnings of their journey's into nursing and leadership.

ENCounter Leadership Intro 03.09.2024 0:29

A little bit about this podcast.

Billy Tart - Coming full circle with nursing and service to ENC. 21.08.2024 1:06:38

Billy Tart is a native of Wayne County NC. Billy shares his journey through nursing and life. A long career of compassionate care to ENC and still serving our communities.

Bonnie Chen - A new graduate RN with a global perspective on life 21.07.2024 55:12

Bonnie Chen is a recent graduate from the ECU College of Nursing. She has a special pathway to nursing and a great story to tell.