Carving Your Path: A How-To Guide From Healthcare’s Leading Female CEOs

The role of CEO is a dream for many up-and-coming leaders in the healthcare industry. It is an opportunity for executives to leave a lasting mark on an organization, help systems navigate change, and position institutions for the future of healthcare in a meaningful and impactful way. The top seat in an organization brings challenges regardless of gender, but the reality is that as a female executive, leading systems requires unique skills and expertise and a specialized approach to successfully navigate complex waters. Today’s healthcare landscape is seeing more female leaders than ever, bringing renewed vision and focus on ways to authentically take the helm and steer organizations into the future. Female leaders typically enter the CEO role without bringing former colleagues, which presents challenges on how to build the synergy and trust necessary to create a collaborative and aligned C-suite quickly. So, what is really needed to make this big jump? How can rising female leaders navigate the various politics and challenges associated with leading healthcare systems?

This panel discussion brings practical insights from female CEOs leading some of our most prestigious healthcare organizations. The panel will address key topics such as:

• Strategies for creating or building your team in a way that aligns with your vision and leadership approach


• Insights on how to vet potential opportunities when considering making a change to advance your career


• Best practices on how to seek, validate and incorporate feedback in your development process


• Tactics for understanding and navigating board dynamics