Join us for an insightful chat with Dr Rebecca Robinson, a sport and exercise medicine consultant who shares her fascinating journey through healthcare. From working with Olympic boxers to exploring the nuances of exercise medicine, Rebecca offers a refreshing look at her career.In this episode, we dive into:Her path through sports medicineChallenges in modern healthcareWorking with elite athletesThe importance of listening and understanding patientsBalancing professional and personal lifeWhether you're interested in medicine, sports, or simply enjoy hearing about unique career paths, this conversation offers something for everyone. Dr Robinson's down-to-earth approach and passion for her work shine through in every moment.Grab a cuppa and settle in for an engaging discussion that goes beyond the typical medical narrative.
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Life Stories | Ep. 206 | Hiba Ansari
Join us for an inspiring chat with Hiba Ansari, a specialist physiotherapist who's carved out an incredible career in sports medicine. From her roots in Mumbai to working with top football clubs like Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, Hiba shares her journey of determination, adaptability, and passion.Discover how she navigated challenges as an international female physiotherapist, her transition to the UK, and her current role as Clinical Integration Lead at Pure Sports Medicine. Hiba opens up about balancing professional sports, personal growth, and the importance of finding joy in life's small moments.Whether you're aspiring to work in sports medicine or simply love an uplifting story of career success, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and genuine human experience.#SportsPhysiotherapy #CareerJourney #WomenInSports
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Life Stories | Ep. 205 | Matt Taylor
Join us for an inspiring chat with Matt Taylor, founder of Sano Physio, as he shares his journey from struggling to land a job as a young physiotherapist to building a thriving healthcare business. Matt opens up about his early days in Leeds, the challenges of starting a private practice, and how resilience and teamwork helped him grow Sano Physio with private equity backing.Highlights include:Matt's unexpected path into physiotherapyOvercoming early career setbacksBuilding a successful healthcare business from scratchLessons in leadership and personal growthPerfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and anyone who loves a good success story. Grab a cuppa and get ready to be inspired!#LifeStories #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #BusinessJourne
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Life Stories | Ep. 204 | Michael Schumacher
Join us as Michael Schumacher, founder of HMDG, shares his incredible story of leaving the corporate world and building a thriving marketing agency for healthcare professionals. In this candid chat, we dive into:How a chance encounter led to launching a successful businessThe real challenges of entrepreneurshipWhy traditional marketing tactics are failing healthcare clinicsInsights into building an authentic brandThe ups and downs of selling a companyMichael gets brutally honest about:The truth about corporate lifeMarketing pitfalls in the healthcare sectorThe importance of genuine customer relationshipsWhether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or just love a good business story, this podcast is packed with real-world insights and laughs.Grab a cuppa and join us for an unmissable conversation about business, marketing, and making it work.#Entrepreneurship #Healthcare #Marketing #BusinessStory
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Life Stories | Ep. 203 | Trevor Prior
Join us for an insightful chat with Trevor Prior, a renowned consultant podiatric surgeon with decades of experience in sports medicine and biomechanics. Trevor shares his fascinating journey from accidentally becoming a podiatrist to working with elite sports teams and developing cutting-edge shoe technology.In this podcast, we dive into:Trevor's unexpected path into podiatryThe evolution of sports medicine and biomechanicsTechnological advances in foot health and gait analysisChallenges and opportunities in modern healthcareInsights from working with professional sports teams
I have come across many impressive and inspirational people in my time in medical technology education and sales. I have always had the goal to run an interview series with these people, to find out more about them personally and what led them to the career they ended up in. I am genuinely looking forward to each of these! I hope you find it interesting too.
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