This Clinical Life | Presented by Practicing Excellence

Stephen Beeson, MD
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This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence, is a podcast that explores how investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce can serve as a powerful catalyst for positive change. The podcast is hosted by Practicing Excellence Founder, Stephen Beeson, MD. For more, visit www.practicingexcellence.com.

  1. 10/27/2025

    Connection First: A New Model for Leadership and Well-Being with Mark Greenawald, MD

    Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of skill development for physicians, nurses, teams and leaders to power better healthcare.  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark Greenawald, Medical Director for Carilion Clinic’s Institute for Leadership Effectiveness and Director of the AAFP Chief Resident Leadership Development Program, to explore the importance of care team well-being and what it means to truly lead in healthcare today. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    43 min

  2. 09/16/2025

    The Case for Compassion: Why Caring Heals with Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE

    Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of skill development for physicians, nurses, teams and leaders to power better healthcare.  In this episode we cover the profound impact of compassion, kindness and caring for others on both the giver and receiver. I'm here with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, an emergency medicine physician, attorney, health system CEO, and co-author of the bestselling books Compassionomics and Wonder Drug to dive deep into the data and science of compassion and kindness and the impact and results they create.  Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    45 min

  3. 08/18/2025

    Humanizing Healthcare in the Digital Age with Bridget Duffy, MD

    Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change.  What does it mean to lead with humanity in a system driven by technology, metrics, and burnout? In this episode of This Clinical Life, we sit down with Dr. Bridget Duffy, the nation's first Chief Experience Officer in healthcare and a nationally recognized advocate for humanizing care, to talk about restoring purpose for clinicians, reimagining the patient experience, and designing digital tools that deepen rather than dilute connection. Drawing from decades of leadership and innovation, Dr. Duffy shares stories, strategies, and a vision for a future where compassion and clinical excellence walk hand in hand. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    46 min

  4. 07/21/2025

    Leadership as a Systemic Imperative: Perspectives from Dr. Tim Porter-O’Grady

    Welcome to This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence. In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change.  In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Dr. Tim Porter-O’Grady, a trailblazer in clinical leadership, governance models, and organizational innovation with five decades of experience in healthcare. We explore what truly builds strong, future-ready leaders, the hidden barriers holding organizations back, and how to navigate the chaos of change with purpose. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    51 min

  5. 06/17/2025

    Leading With Purpose For Lasting Impact with Dennis Pullin

    In this podcast, we explore the transformational impact of investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce — a powerful yet often overlooked catalyst for positive change. We're thrilled to be joined in this episode by Dennis Pullin. Dennis is the president and CEO of Virtua Health and recent author of his new book, Suited for Leadership: How to Show Up with Purpose to Make Lasting Impact. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    42 min

  6. 05/15/2025

    Building Everyday Leadership In Healthcare with Leon Moores, MD

    This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Leon Moores, MD, author of All Physicians Lead. They talk about the need for every physician to recognize their leadership role—not just a select few. They cover developing essential skills like self-awareness and emotional intelligence, managing stress effectively, and how one inconsistent leader can significantly reduce team energy and ambition. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    47 min

  7. 04/08/2025

    Rethinking How To Strengthen Healthcare Team Engagement with Bob Garry

    This Clinical Life brings you a discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Bob Garry, senior advisor for team engagement, as they talk about the current healthcare workforce landscape. Bob and Dr. Beeson share insights of how effective leadership and team building nurtures organizational alignment and development.  Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    46 min

  8. 03/10/2025

    Advancing Harm Reduction Through Human Development with Heidi Wald, MD, MSPH

    This Clinical Life brings you an important discussion between Stephen Beeson, MD and Heidi Wald, MD, MSPH, as they talk about the importance of leadership, accountability, and commitment from all members of an organization to advance safety culture and harm reduction in healthcare. They dive into the need for continuous improvement, effective leadership, and clinician engagement in promoting patient safety and reducing unnecessary harm. Practicing Excellence is a human development company. We help coach and develop the healthcare workforce to make a meaningful impact by building proven skills in patient connection, team collaboration, and leadership effectiveness. Learn more about our approach to empowering health systems, care teams, and individuals at PracticingExcellence.com. Follow us on LinkedIn. Watch episodes on on YouTube. Please subscribe to and rate This Clinical Life on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts.

    43 min
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This Clinical Life, proudly presented by Practicing Excellence, is a podcast that explores how investing in the growth and development of our healthcare workforce can serve as a powerful catalyst for positive change. The podcast is hosted by Practicing Excellence Founder, Stephen Beeson, MD. For more, visit www.practicingexcellence.com.

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