OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions

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Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, hosts engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO ·  VIDEO

    A Conversation with Medical Affairs Leader Tom Caravela

    Tom Caravela has placed leaders across some of the most recognized Medical Affairs organizations in the industry. After 20+ years, he knows what elite looks like — and what holds people back. In this conversation with Linda Traylor, he doesn't hold back. This episode covers the evolution of the MSL role, what exceptional Medical Affairs leaders actually have in common, why adaptability is no longer optional, and where the profession is headed. Tom also shares the mindset shift that changed everything for him — and the habits he wishes he had built sooner. Whether you lead a field medical team, are building toward a leadership role, or are just entering Medical Affairs, this conversation has something for you. About Tom Caravela: Tom Caravela is the Managing Partner of The Carolan Group, a search firm dedicated to the Medical Affairs and MSL industry. He is also the host of the MSL Mastery podcast and the author of Job Search Mastery: How to Win Your Dream Job.   You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcaravela-executiverecruiter About OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions: OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions is hosted by Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point. Each episode surfaces the unsung heroes of Medical Affairs — leaders whose work and wisdom deserve a wider audience. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss one. 00:00 Chapter 1: The Accidental Recruiter — Tom's Origin Story 06:25 Chapter 2: Growth Mindset, Failure & Resilience 12:41 Chapter 3: What Elite Medical Affairs Leadership Actually Looks Like 20:58 Chapter 4: The MSL Role Has Changed — Are You Keeping Up? 25:43 Chapter 5: Adaptability, AI & the Future of Medical Affairs 32:03 Chapter 6: Habits, Mentors & the Legacy You're Building

    49 min

  2. MAR 10 ·  VIDEO

    A Conversation with Medical Affairs Leader Dr. Davida White

    In our inaugural episode of OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions, Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, begins a new podcast series designed to uncover the mindsets, habits, and behaviors that define exceptional leaders in Medical Affairs. Inspired by The Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss, each episode follows a consistent set of reflective questions that reveal how accomplished mentors think, lead, and develop others. This series shines a light on the people behind the titles by talking to those who elevate teams through authenticity, curiosity, and purpose-driven leadership. To open the series, Linda welcomed Dr. Davida J. White, M.D., Head of CVM Field Medical Affairs (National Team, Strategy & Ops, Training & Development) at Johnson & Johnson. Together, they explore how mentorship, empowerment, and gratitude shape enduring leadership in Medical Affairs. Connect with Davida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davida-j-white-m-d/ OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions Podcast delivers engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Hosted by Linda Traylor, each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders. OnPoint is available on several podcast platforms, including the Acceleration Point YouTube channel. Davida’s Recommended Book:  Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfill Your Potential by Dr. Carol S. Dweck [00:00]  Welcome to The Mentor Sessions: Why This Podcast Exists  [04:20]  Meet Dr. Davida White: A Leader with Purpose [10:15]  The Mindset Shift: Scaling Impact from One Patient to Many [17:40]  What Exceptional Leadership Looks Like in Medical Affairs [26:55]  Career Growth, Networking, and Lessons Learned [36:10]  Future-Ready Skills: AI, Agility, and the Power of Continuous Learning [44:50]  Habits, Mentors, and the Leadership Mindset [54:20]  What We Do Matters: Davida’s Message to Medical Affairs

    54 min
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Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, hosts engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders.

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