#306 A Week in the Life of a Healthcare Consultancy CEO
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Release Date: 05/22/2024
#309 Making Sense of Politics with Peter Ptashko
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Are you curious about how the political landscape can reshape our healthcare system? Join us in this weeks episode as Peter Ptashko, a Labour Party member and NHS foundation trust governor, takes us through the entwined paths of politics and healthcare. Peter & Tara discuss the challenges of balancing a professional career with political activism and the significance of local elections in setting the tone for Labour's strategies moving forward. Through stories of urban development in Whitstable and the day-to-day impact of politics on individuals, we gain a deeper understanding of how...
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#308 Understanding the NHS Backlogs
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
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#307 Life as Labour Councillor - Things are never left with Douglas Hamandishe
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Douglas, a mental health nurse and digital influencer, discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a nurse and a politician. He talks about the importance of understanding human behavior and the value he can offer in the mental health field. Tara & Douglas discuss various health issues, including dental health, population health management, and the challenges of an aging population. Douglas also highlights the value of personal development and being authentically oneself while studying and learning to maximise skills. In this podcast, Tara covers: Understanding human...
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#306 A Week in the Life of a Healthcare Consultancy CEO
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments. In this podcast, Tara covers: The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that helps Tara prepare for the week of work ahead. Tackling unexpected hiccups throughout the week and how to deal with these, particularly when you’re working away from the office. Her preparations for the second annual PCN Plus Live conference in...
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#305 Mind Over Mountains - moving to support our mental health
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, our featured guest on the newest Business of Healthcare episode is Alex Staniforth; adventurer, ultra runner, author, and founder of the mental health charity Mind Over Mountains, who shares his journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose in the outdoors. Listen now as Alex and Tara discuss: How Alex's charity combines walking, talking, coaching, and counselling to provide support and inspiration to individuals facing mental health struggles. The best way to approach fundraising challenges and the personal motivation behind...
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#304 You can't communicate too much, or too often with Kate Langford
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
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#303 Why you should NOT hire and when to let people go...
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
In this thought-provoking solo episode, Tara delves into the critical considerations of hiring within healthcare networks and businesses. Drawing from candid discussions with primary care network clients and personal insights, Tara stresses the importance of having a clear vision before recruiting for pivotal roles and explores the detrimental effects of bringing someone into a visionless environment (and the unfairness it entails). This Business of Healthcare podcast instalment is a masterclass in leadership responsibility, strategic planning, and the delicate balance of nurturing talent...
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#302 Life as a GP Receptionist
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
Whether you're a healthcare professional, considering a career in general practice, or simply curious about the inner workings of your local GP surgery, this episode highlights the unsung heroes who keep our healthcare system running smoothly. Tune in to the latest Business of Healthcare podcast episode as Tara is joined by Chloe Skidmore-Lewis and Zhara Sultan to celebrate the dedication and passion of GP receptionists - and gain a newfound appreciation for our primary care frontline. Work with THC Primary Care I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care,...
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#301 Introducing Food Friends with Anna Mantell
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
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#300 Celebrating 300 Business of Healthcare Podcast episodes with Tara Humphrey & James Somauroo
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey
It's our 300th episode of The Business of Healthcare podcast ! To mark this special occasion, Tara reflects on a journey of growth, learning, passion and the power of staying true to oneself in the complex world of healthcare with co-founder and SomX CEO (and host of the Health Tech podcast) Dr James Somauroo. Listen as James turns the tables and interviews Tara, providing listeners with an intimate look at the woman behind the mic, covering: Tara's personal and professional evolution Her insights into the nuances of primary care networks The importance of asking simple yet...
info_outlineJoin Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments.
In this podcast, Tara covers:
- The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that helps Tara prepare for the week of work ahead.
- Tackling unexpected hiccups throughout the week and how to deal with these, particularly when you’re working away from the office.
- Her preparations for the second annual PCN Plus Live conference in Nottingham – and later in the week, a collaborative session with a Lincolnshire-based primary care network.
- Why clear communication, meaningful interactions and organised teamwork is vital to driving organisational success.
- Her dedication to setting boundaries when it comes to managing workload and mapping team roles and responsibilities, and the importance of trusting your instincts when recruiting.
- How to ensure a hybrid working model can be successful; whilst blending in-person and virtual collaboration to maintain a high-performing team aligned in values and standards.
- Podcasting; Tara’s own approach and her key takeaways following a discussion on podcasting and overarching business strategies with fellow primary care consultant Rachel Morris.
Mentions in this episode:
Business of Healthcare ep #230 Diary of a Managing Director
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PCN Members' Club - click to join us today
Phin Robinson at Pure Physiotherapy - find out more about how they can support your PCN
Ollie Marchon's Without Limits podcast
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover
Rachel Morris' You Are Not A Frog podcast
The General Practice podcast with Ben Gowland
Work with THC Primary Care
I’m Tara Humphrey and I’m the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads.
To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.
I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.
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