Show notes
On today’s episode, I’m absolutely honoured to be joined by my dear friend, Dr Becks Fisher. Becks is a GP and the Director of Research and Policy at the Nuffield Trust—a hugely respected voice in UK health policy.Becks helped to co-found Next Gen GP nearly eight years ago, and she’s been a close friend and someone I’ve deeply admired ever since.In this conversation, Becks shares her journey from being a clinical fellow to becoming a national leader in healthcare policy. We talk about her passion for health equity, her reflections on the future of general practice, and the pivotal moments that have shaped her career.We also explore the role of mentorship, the challenges of balancing work and life, and some brilliant advice for GPs earlier in their careers.She’s not only an inspiring leader—but truly, just a thoroughly brilliant human being. I’m so proud to call her a friend, and I can’t wait for you to hear this episode...*Highlights:01:00 – Becks's Role at Nuffield Trust02:00 – Journey into the Think Tank World05:00 – Influence and Impact of Think Tanks08:00 – Challenges in Health Equity15:00 – Personal Leadership Journey19:00 – Advice for Aspiring Leaders23:00 – The Value of Fellowships26:00 – Building Networks and Mentorship35:00 – The Role of Media in Healthcare40:00 – Balancing Work and Life46:00 – The Future of General Practice*LinksFollow Becks on TwitterHarkness FellowshipBeck's recent Nuffield Trust paper on the Future of the Partnership Model*Recommendations:Book: Four Thousand WeeksBook: Dare to LeadPodcast episode: The Next GenCast Episode with Oliver Burkeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
