This episode features an interview with Riddhi Shenoy, a 2019 Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) scholar. Riddhi recounts her early years at university, her unexpected entry into a management BSc programme—which sparked her interest in leadership—and her somewhat accidental application to The HLA, which turned out to be a surprisingly impactful experience. She discusses how The HLA programme and its networking opportunities influenced her career trajectory, including a significant role at the BMJ and her current academic clinical fellowship in ophthalmology. The conversation also explores themes of ambition, managing failure, the value of mentorship and networking, and Shenoy's evolving career aspirations, particularly her focus on addressing health inequalities.
