ENCounter Leadership Podcast

Thompson Forbes and Alexis Spence

Welcome to the ENCounter Leadership Podcast, where we explore the stories and insights of healthcare and leadership making a difference in eastern North Carolina. Join us as we learn from our challenges and successes to cultivate a culture of grit and excellence. Whether you work in healthcare or not, you will find inspiration and practical advice on how to lead with passion, purpose, and resilience. Tune in and discover how we make eastern North Carolina a great place to live, work, and heal.

  1. From Chaos to Care: Leadership in Disasters

    11/20/2025

    From Chaos to Care: Leadership in Disasters

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michelle Skipper, Director of the Adult-Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner specialties in the DNP Program at East Carolina University College of Nursing, and leader of North Carolina’s only Certificate Program in Healthcare Disaster and Emergency Management. A champion for rural and global health, Dr. Skipper has spent her career blending advanced nurse practitioner education with meaningful service. Recognized with the Governor’s Award for Public Service in 2017 for her extraordinary leadership during Hurricane Matthew, Dr. Skipper shares her insights on what it means to lead in times of crisis, how nurses can prepare for disaster response, and why resilient communities depend on well-trained, compassionate clinicians. Tune in for a compelling conversation on courage, preparedness, and the future of disaster management in nursing.

    20 min
  2. From Curiosity to Vice Chancellor: Passion with a Purpose

    09/18/2025

    From Curiosity to Vice Chancellor: Passion with a Purpose

    Join us as we hear from Chris Dyba, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at East Carolina University, as he shares his career journey and the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership. Chris shares insights from his path in higher education. With a focus on advancement, community engagement, and personal growth, you will discover how passion can transform both career and institution.

    35 min
  3. The Power of Purpose: Honors Education Meets Leadership Development

    08/27/2025

    The Power of Purpose: Honors Education Meets Leadership Development

    Join us as we hear from Todd Fraley, Dean of the East Carolina University Honors College and Executive Director of the Truist Leadership Center at ECU, as he shares his insights on influencing students to developing leaders.

    37 min
  4. Thoughts from Nurses Day at the Legislature and Leadership in General...

    04/29/2025

    Thoughts from Nurses Day at the Legislature and Leadership in General...

    Join Thompson and Alexis as they share about students attending Nurses Day at the Legislature and the unique educational opportunity provided, along with other thoughts on leadership.

    21 min
  5. From Healthcare to Leadership: An Unintentional Journey

    03/14/2025

    From Healthcare to Leadership: An Unintentional Journey

    Chris Lysaught, a Physical Therapist and Clinical Professor at East Carolina University, talks about her unintentional "fall" into leadership based on a drive to improve healthcare and education.

    33 min
  6. Surprise awakenings for soon-to-be nurses...

    03/06/2025

    Surprise awakenings for soon-to-be nurses...

    Hear the perspectives of senior nursing students Emma Campbell, Aryn Cimmerer, & Jenna Caligiuri on incivility in the workplace, nursing culture, and more!

    35 min
  7. Thoughts from a weekend of Leadership Immersion...

    02/26/2025

    Thoughts from a weekend of Leadership Immersion...

    Weekly chat with Thompson and Alexis about everything and anything but mostly leadership.

    22 min
  8. Trish Richardson - From Stockbroker to Nurse Leader

    01/02/2025

    Trish Richardson - From Stockbroker to Nurse Leader

    Trish Richardson RN, President of the North Carolina Nurses Association, discusses her career from stockbroker to nurse leader.

    1h 15m
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Welcome to the ENCounter Leadership Podcast, where we explore the stories and insights of healthcare and leadership making a difference in eastern North Carolina. Join us as we learn from our challenges and successes to cultivate a culture of grit and excellence. Whether you work in healthcare or not, you will find inspiration and practical advice on how to lead with passion, purpose, and resilience. Tune in and discover how we make eastern North Carolina a great place to live, work, and heal.

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  • Creator
    Thompson Forbes and Alexis Spence
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Thompson Forbes
  • Show Website
    ENCounter Leadership Podcast