Mar 02 2025 33 mins 1
In this episode of the Women in Healthcare podcast, host Adrienne Lloyd talks with Kripa Krishnan, Vice President of Operations at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. They discuss Kripa's extensive career journey from public health to executive leadership, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and how to find and utilize your strengths in leadership roles. Kripa shares personal anecdotes about the challenges she faced as a woman of color in executive positions and offers practical advice on maintaining authentic leadership in varying organizational cultures. The conversation also touches on building strong partnerships with physicians and balancing empathy with tough decision-making in healthcare.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:36 Kripa Krishnan's Career Journey
03:25 The Importance of Sponsorship Over Mentorship
11:01 Navigating Executive Presence and Authentic Leadership
22:30 Challenges and Advice for Women of Color in Leadership
27:23 Building Strong Physician Partnerships
30:31 Final Thoughts and Career Advice
Resources:
Connect with Adrienne on LinkedIn
Connect with Kripa on LinkedIn
JAMA Study: Representation of Women in the Leadership Structure of the US Health Care System
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