Show notes
From sleeping rough at 15 to becoming one of the UK’s youngest female Chief Fire Officers, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton’s story is extraordinary- but this episode goes far beyond inspiration.This is a masterclass in high-stakes leadership, cognitive bias, psychological safety, and refusing to let your childhood define your ceiling.We explore what it really means to lead when decisions carry life-or-death consequences - and why the most powerful leadership lessons often come from outside healthcare.If you care about resilience, systems thinking, and building braver organisations, this conversation is unmissable.⏱ What we cover04:00 – Growing up, early trauma, and becoming homeless at 1509:00 – Survival mode: what rough sleeping really does to your mindset14:00 – “Homelessness is an experience, not your identity”20:00 – Joining the fire service and choosing a different future27:00 – Decision-making under extreme pressure33:00 – Cognitive bias in high-stakes environments41:00 – Psychological safety: why it’s built in relationships, not policy49:00 – Failure, imposter syndrome, and redesigning systems instead of blaming people🌍 Connect with Sabrina Cohen-Hatton on social media to follow her work and leadership journey.🔔 Follow Next GenGP on LinkedIn for leadership insights and episode updates.📩 Subscribe to our monthly bulletin for exclusive leadership resources and updates on programmes to come Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
