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Redefining Leadership: Boundaries, Integrity & Co-Leadership with Dr. Kathy Toogood

What does it really mean to thrive as a leader—and as a whole person—at work?

In this episode of The Human Side of Business, host Ange MacCabe sits down with Dr. Kathy Toogood, leadership expert, speaker, and author of Women Thriving in Leadership: Practices for Cultivating Wholeness and Community. Drawing from decades of experience across education, government, and nonprofit sectors, Kathy unpacks how boundaries, integrity, and co-leadership aren't just leadership buzzwords—they’re essential tools for innovation, inclusion, and sustainable success.

Together, Ange and Kathy explore:

✅ Why learning to say “no” is key to long-term leadership effectiveness
✅ How co-leadership empowers women and drives cultural transformation
✅ What it looks like to build workplaces centered on wholeness, trust, and community
✅ Real-life stories and practical tools you can start applying right now

Whether you're a female leader navigating fast-paced environments, a decision-maker in search of new leadership models, or someone passionate about building human-centered organizations—this conversation offers both inspiration and actionable insight.

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Cross-functional chaos? We’ve been there. Ange MacCabe and Maria Maycock unpack how to align technical and non-technical teams — using proven tools that drive clarity, trust, and performance across biotech, healthtech, and life sciences orgs.

In this episode of The Human Side of Business, host Ange MacCabe (CEO, Intuity Performance) and consultant Maria Maycock explore the real-world friction between technical and non-technical teams — and how to fix it.

From biotech to medtech and SaaS, discover what causes cross-functional breakdowns and how tools like RACI matrices, team charters, and real-time feedback loops can transform collaboration. You’ll hear client stories, actionable frameworks, and tips to boost trust, productivity, and alignment across disciplines.

Tune in to learn:

• Why technical and non-technical teams often clash — and what to do about it
• 5 proven collaboration tools for tech-driven companies
• How communication rituals and neutral facilitation unlock better outcomes
• Real stories from biotech, medtech, and software teams that turned chaos into cohesion

Ideal for biotech leaders, healthtech innovators, product managers, HR pros, and team leads who want to turn siloed expertise into shared success.

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Difficult Conversations Are a Leadership Skill—Not an HR Shortcut

Too many leaders in biotech are dodging the real work of leadership—passing off tough conversations to HR out of fear, discomfort, or lack of training. In this episode of The Human Side of Business, Ange MacCabe and leadership consultant Maria dismantle the myth that HR should handle all uncomfortable conversations and challenge leaders to step up where it counts.

You’ll learn why avoiding hard conversations erodes trust and performance—and how mastering them can set you apart as a transformational leader. From performance feedback and team tension to broken commitments and course-correction, this episode gives you the tools, mindset shifts, and real-world examples to handle it all with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why leaders avoid tough conversations—and how to stop
• The real role of HR vs. leadership in workplace conflict
• Practical frameworks like SBI and Radical Candor
• How feedback builds trust, clarity, and high-performing teams
• Tips to stay calm, focused, and kind—even in hard moments

If you’re a biotech leader who’s ready to lead with courage, clarity, and accountability—this one’s for you.

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