As Mo continues on the mend after a challenging few months of poor health, I wanted a re-release a “Greatest Hits” episode of Mo-ments of Experience as I continue a brief sabbatical from new content to nurse Mo back to himself.

I quote my friend and brilliant guest Stephen Beeson often… we talk all things purpose, leadership, and how “engagement is a local phenomenon.” Enjoy this inspiring conversation and send our beagle all the positive vibes you can spare!

What if the key to transforming healthcare isn’t another system, but the human connection right in front of us?

Geoffrey sits down with Dr. Stephen Beeson, founder of Practicing Excellence, to explore a question we should all be asking: how do we support the people who care for others?

Through stories, insights, and a few hard truths, Stephen reminds us that real change in healthcare starts with the people leading teams every day—those shaping culture through connection, not just policy.

From micro-learning to the power of being present, this conversation is a refreshing take on what it means to lead with heart and build a system that actually works for humans. If you’re ready to rethink leadership from the inside out, this one’s for you.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Dr. Beeson on LinkedIn

Learn more about Practicing Excellence

www.mo-mentsofexperience.com

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

• Engagement starts locally, not top-down.
• Great leaders use evidence-based behaviors.
• People development is essential, not optional.
• Purpose-driven care fuels clinician fulfillment.
• Measure engagement through feelings, not just surveys.

Have you met my beagle Mo?

In light of his recent 15th birthday and some difficult health challenges he is currently facing (with his tail still wagging), I wanted to re-release my very first episode of Mo-ments of Experience that tells the origin story of why this podcast is named after my best boy.

Please send some positive vibes Mo’s way by joining me and my close friend and colleague Pantea Vahidi as we explore all things compassion… both human and canine.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Pantea on LinkedIn

Learn more about Compassion Clinic

www.mo-mentsofexperience.com

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

• Compassion = empathy plus action.
• Presence often matters more than solutions.
• Small acts show people they matter.
• Honest words should still leave room for hope.
• Compassion impacts giver, receiver, and observer.

In this episode of Mo-ments of Experience, I sit down with the insightful Katie Swenson. We talk healthcare innovation, challenging the status quo, and the importance of trust in building high-performing teams. Katie shares how her athletic and military background shaped her as a leader, tells the story of being a freshman at the Air Force Academy during the September 11th attacks, and speaks to her deep personal commitment to meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare.

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-swensonpa-c/

Mo-ments of Experience website: http://www.mo-mentsofexperience.com/

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

• Katie's leadership mantra is to lead like an athlete.

• The military experience provides unique perspectives on leadership and teamwork.

• Innovating in healthcare requires overcoming the status quo.

• Building trust is essential for high-performing teams.

• Shared experiences can deepen trust among team members.

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