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 Trust 02:00 – Journey into the Think Tank World 05:00 – Influence and Impact of Think Tanks 08:00 – Challenges in Health Equity 15:00 – Personal Leadership Journey 19:00 – Advice for Aspiring Leaders 23:00 – The Value of Fellowships 26:00 – Building Networks and Mentorship 35:00 – The Role of Media in Healthcare 40:00 – Balancing Work and Life 46:00 – The Future of General Practice
*Links Follow Becks on Twitter Harkness Fellowship Beck's recent Nuffield Trust paper on the Future of the Partnership Model
*Recommendations: Book: Four Thousand Weeks Book: Dare to Lead Podcast episode: The Next GenCast Episode with Oliver Burkeman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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