Leading Public Health Podcast

Join the Region IV Public Health Training Center as we explore topics relevant to public health leadership in our Leading Public Health Podcast. Through this podcast, we discuss current leadership challenges, strategies, and ideas to help build the capacity of the current and future public health workforce.

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Available Podcast Series and Episodes

Adaptive Leadership for Public Health Series

This series aims to help senior management/executive-level public health professionals address complex challenges by growing and thriving as adaptive leaders.

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Leadership Journey Series

In this series, we focus on the journey of leadership and how to recognize your strengths to better understand your purpose as a leader.

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Data-Driven Leadership Series

This series features pre-recorded sessions from a Project ECHO initiative offered by the Region IV Public Health Training Center, the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory, and Safe States Alliance. Tune in and get started on your journey toward data-driven leadership!

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Leading Through Change Series

This series blends neuroscience and leadership to help you navigate transformation with clarity and compassion. Featuring insights from Lacy Alana—psychotherapist, neurobiology specialist, and communication expert—we explore how our nervous systems respond to stress and how leaders can foster resilience in the face of change.

Each episode offers science-backed strategies, practical insights, and tools to support both you and your team. From creating “felt safety” in high-stress moments to avoiding common change management missteps, you’ll walk away with actionable tips you can apply right away.

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Mini Series

In this mini-series, we explore the value of mentoring students and hosting interns in public health settings.

Experts Janie Cambron and Nicole Barber-Culp from the University of Kentucky College of Public Health share how student engagement strengthens teams, expands organizational capacity, and creates meaningful pathways for future public health professionals.

Tune in for practical strategies and real-world insights drawn from years of workforce development and experiential learning.

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