The inaugural episode of CPPE's Pharmacy Conversations podcast series dives into the crucial topic of leadership within the profession. In this episode, our hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry welcome two distinguished leaders in pharmacy: Jane Brown and Nicola Stockmann. Their conversation explores key trends and exciting innovations in pharmacy, and addresses the importance of continuous professional development and education. Jane and Nicola also discuss how aspiring pharmacy leaders professionals can influence policy and advocate for the profession, and share some personal insights on mentoring and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.   Learning outcomes Describe the career pathways and leadership styles of two prominent pharmacy leaders, including the challenges they have faced and the strategies they used to overcome them.  Analyse the leadership strategies discussed in the episode and apply these strategies to develop your approach to leadership in your professional practice.  Evaluate the importance of mentorship and continuous professional development in pharmacy leadership and formulate a personal plan to seek out mentorship and educational opportunities that support your career development.   Resources mentioned CPPE’s Leadership learning gateway CPPE’s Leading for change programme The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Pharmacy leaders’ development programme Coaching support from CPPE Had a listen? Let us know what you thought.   In our next episode… we will focus on prescribing and the evolving role of pharmacy professionals in this critical area. Find CPPE Homepage |  LinkedIn  |  X  |  Facebook