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Members and guests discuss a wide range of topics across paediatrics and child health. Episodes are available on or , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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'Leading the way' episode 10: Leading through advocacy and collaboration, with Kay Tyerman

22 April 2026

In this episode, Jonathan spoke with Dr Kay Tyerman, a paediatric nephrologist, about her vast career and journey to Ģ��Ƶ. Kay’s approach to Ģ��Ƶ is rooted in advocacy and collaboration, qualities that are essential in shaping effective health systems.

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'Leading the way' episode 9: Compassionate Ģ��Ƶ in challenging times, with Will Clement

18 March 2026

In this podcast episode, Jonathan spoke with Will, a Ģ��Ƶ consultant, executive coach and facilitator, about his extensive work across the NHS and this College. What emerged was a powerful reminder of why compassionate Ģ��Ƶ is not optional — it is essential.

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'Leading the way' episode 8: Strategic Ģ��Ƶ in safeguarding, with Dr Vicki Walker

18 February 2026

All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular Ģ��Ƶ experience in this area. Jonathan introduces the latest episode from our Ģ��Ƶ podcast series.

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'Leading the way' episode 7: Stepping up when opportunities arise, with Professor Steve Turner

21 January 2026

Leadership is not about hierarchy: it’s about connection, contribution and culture. Jonathan introduces this episode of our Ģ��Ƶ podcast, featuring RCPCH President Steve Turner.

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'Leading the way' episode 6: Helping others thrive, with Dr Jonathan Darling

17 December 2025

This month, it's our usual podcast host Jonathan in the spotlight! He's interviewed by Arnab Seal, who featured in our previous episode, and who shares his reflections.

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'Leading the way' episode 5: Dreaming big, with Dr Arnab Seal

19 November 2025

Arnab's story is ambitious and inspiring: he helped establish a new hospital and introduced a pioneering approach to healthcare in India. What dreams do we hold, and how can we create space to pursue them?

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'Leading the way' episode 4: Layers of learning, with Dr Dal Hothi

15 October 2025

What's at the heart of Ģ��Ƶ? For Dal Hothi, it's about being authentic but it's also about learning to be vulnerable - to admit when we don’t have the answers and to let go of our “armour”. Jonathan presents key messages from this podcast episode.

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'Leading the way' episode 3: Seizing opportunities as a resident doctor, with Dr Josh Hodgson

17 September 2025

An opportunity that presents itself to you might be small or significant, but it's always worth noticing. In the third episode of our Ģ��Ƶ series, Jonathan spoke with Dr Josh Hodgson, new Trainee Committee Chair, about how his journey into Ģ��Ƶ began.

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'Leading the way' episode 2: Bloom where you grow, with Dr Emma Dyer

13 August 2025

Step out of your comfort zone, encourage others, simply show up with integrity: Ģ��Ƶ doesn’t always mean taking centre stage. Jonathan spoke with Dr Emma Dyer as she completes her tenure as Trainee Committee Chair, in this second episode of our podcast series.

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'Leading the way' episode 1: Finding joy in Ģ��Ƶ, with Dr Simon Broughton

16 July 2025

The first episode of our new podcast series features Dr Simon Broughton, Officer for Recruitment and general paediatrician. Simon spoke with Jonathan, host of this monthly series of Ģ��Ƶ conversations, about his career and ways in which "Ģ��Ƶ is for everyone".