Welcome to Beyond the Now – a new podcast series from North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, hosted by chief executive Samantha Allen.
This series explores leadership, change, and the future of health and care through honest conversations with people leading at local, regional and national levels.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel or the Spotify channel to get notified about new episodes as they’re released.
Episode 3: In conversation with Dame Lesley Powell
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dame Lesley Powell, chief executive of the North East Learning Trust and National Schools Commissioner for the North. Together, they discuss:
- Leading values-driven change in education and public service
- The role of schools as drivers of aspiration and social mobility
- Tackling inequality through cross-sector collaboration
- Building ambition in underserved communities
- Leading with empathy, integrity, and high standards in uncertain times
Episode 2: In conversation with Dr Henry Kippin
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Dr Henry Kippin, chief executive of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority. Together, they discuss:
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Leading collaborative change across local and regional government
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The power of place-based working to reduce inequality
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Aligning health, housing, and economic priorities through integrated leadership
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Building trust and shared purpose across sectors
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Delivering inclusive growth for the North East through devolution
Episode 1: In conversation with Sir James Mackey
In the first episode, Samantha is joined by Sir James Mackey, transitional chief executive of NHS England. Together, they discuss:
- Leading during system-wide transition
- Staying grounded through change
- Staff wellbeing and compassionate communication
- Public accountability and transparency
- The future of the NHS, including digital transformation and the 10-year plan