{"id":567146,"date":"2026-08-12T22:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/567146\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T22:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:24:24","slug":"open-doors-drs-ioanna-and-vilma-podcast-reflects-on-leadership-wellbeing-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/567146\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Doors Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast Reflects on Leadership, Wellbeing, and Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Open Doors, Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast shared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/open-doors-with-drs-ioanna-and-vilma-podcast_opendoorspodcast-oncology-wellbeing-activity-7492928208737173506-08h6?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAGdKSH8BPU6CnUAneP7q6XcPnAJSCGOIieg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes, looking back gives us perspective on what comes next.<\/p>\n<p>As we take a short summer break, it feels like the right moment to look back and, above all, say thank you.<\/p>\n<p>This season has brought conversations, new perspectives and change. We\u2019ve had the privilege of speaking with remarkable professionals about wellbeing, leadership, medicine, purpose and the values that matter most in a constantly evolving profession.<\/p>\n<p>In medicine, urgency can easily take over. Listening takes time. Empathy takes attention. Compassion requires us to be present.<\/p>\n<p>These conversations have reminded us that we need to step outside our daily routines and question our own assumptions. That space to reflect can help us navigate a growth mindset and change how we choose to move forward in our lives\u2024<\/p>\n<p>This season has also marked a new chapter for us.<\/p>\n<p>Our partnership with OncoDaily is helping us bring these conversations to a wider community, and we\u2019re very grateful for their trust and support.<\/p>\n<p>To our guests, listeners, and everyone who has shared: thank you for being part of this journey.<br \/>We\u2019d love to hear from you: What conversations should we open next? Who would you like to hear from?<\/p>\n<p>Always remember, the future we envision is shaped by the choices we make today and the opportunities we decide to embrace.<br \/>See you in September.<\/p>\n<p>With deep gratitude,<br \/>Dr Vilma Pacheco Barcia on behalf of Open Doors, Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast<\/p>\n<p>About the hosts:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dr Ioanna Nixon is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Center specialising in Genitourinary malignancies, and clinical innovations ,Visiting Professor University of Strathclyde, and an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Glasgow University.<\/p>\n<p>She is an award-winning leader in oncology and healthcare transformation, recognised for her contributions to cancer care, innovation, and compassionate leadership.<\/p>\n<p>As an Executive Coach and Leadership Expert, she helps professionals and teams lead with purpose, build resilience, and create meaningful impact \u2013 opening doors to better leadership, wellbeing, and connection. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/drioannanixon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dr Ioanna Nixon, Consultant Clinical Oncologist in Glasgow\u2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Vilma Pacheco Barcia is the Head of Medical Oncology in Clinica La Luz, S. L., the Gastrointestinal Cancer Unit at OneOncologyMadrid and Associate Professor at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.<\/p>\n<p>She is a leading investigator, serving as the PI of the PANTHEIA-SEOM study group on prognostic factors and malnutrition in metastatic pancreatic cancer and the Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Oncolog\u00eda M\u00e9dica (SEOM) RESILIENCE study on burnout intervention among oncologists in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Chair of SEOM\u2019s Resilience working group, Executive Committee member of SEOM\u2019s Clinical Outcomes and Practice Group, the Private Practice working group and the ESMO \u2013 European Society for Medical Oncology Resilience Task Force.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-565247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786187930791-800x357.webp\" alt=\"Open Doors Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast\" width=\"800\" height=\"357\" title=\"Open Doors Drs. 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