Duane Newton

Navigating Your Path

Business EN ↓ 7 episodes

Are you a leader in the clinical laboratory and diagnostics space struggling with your role? Do you feel uncertain about your non-technical responsibilities, such as personnel management, effective communication, team building, connecting with your boss, or climbing the promotion ladder? Whether you are new to your role or have been doing it for years, this podcast will help you see that you are not alone in these struggles. Through shared experiences of your host, and his conversations with recognized and respected leaders in our field, you’ll hear about the challenges each has faced as the...

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Duane Newton

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Navigating Your Path - S1E5: A Conversation with Ken Gavina 08.07.2026 1:20:35

Finding Your Path in Clinical Microbiology: Dr. Ken Gavina on Mentorship, Saying No, and Building a Career In this episode of Navigating Your Path, Duane talks with Dr. Ken Gavina, Medical Director of Clinical Microbiology and Serology at Eskenazi Health, and Assistant Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine, about his path from Winnipeg to U.S. clinical lab leadership. Ken describe...

Navigating Your Path - S1E4: A Conversation with Donna Wolk 24.06.2026 1:24:57

Trailblazing a Path from Bench Tech to Division Chief: Dr. Donna Wolk on Trusting Yourself, Building a Career, and Giving Grace In this episode, Duane talks with Dr. Donna Wolk, Division Chief of Molecular and Microbial Diagnostics and Development at Geisinger Health System. Donna discusses her unconventional career path from bench technologist to PhD, CPEP fellowship at Mayo Clinic, leadership...

Navigating Your Path - S1E3: A Conversation with Beth Marlowe 08.06.2026 1:25:22

From Military Brat to Lab Leader: Dr. Beth Marlowe on Community, Mentorship, and Leading Through Adversity In this episode, Duane interviews his longtime friend Dr. Beth Marlowe, Executive Scientific Director for Infectious Diseases at Quest Diagnostics, about how their military-family upbringings shaped resilience, perspective, and a drive to build community. Beth recounts her father’s Vietnam se...

Navigating Your Path - S1E1: Starting My Journey 02.06.2026 14:03

In this inaugural episode of 'Navigating Your Path,' host Duane Newton delves into the unaddressed challenges of leadership roles that go beyond clinical and scientific training. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Duane shares his personal journey of overcoming feelings of misery despite outward success, ultimately discovering his authentic path. This episode highlights the import...

Navigating Your Path - S1E2: Starting My Journey pt. 2 02.06.2026 24:53

Host Duane Newton continues his story of feeling miserable and out of his element as a lab director and explains his “Five Steps to Becoming Your Authentic Self.” Through self-reflection, assistance from his wayfinders, and a lot of intentional work, he identified the steps that have been critical for him as he has identified and navigated his authentic path: (1) get out of your head and into you...

Navigating Your Path - About the Podcast 02.06.2026 7:19

Navigating Your Path is a podcast for clinical laboratory and diagnostics professionals navigating the shift from technical expert to effective leader. Host Duane Newton, a former clinical microbiology lab director turned professional development coach, shares insights and real-world stories from fellow leaders to help you increase your sense of community, build confidence, and strengthen your aut...

Welcome to Navigating Your Path 26.05.2026 2:11