Leading With Urgency: Fostering A Committed Team, Surrounding Yourself With Great People, and Serving The Health of Your Patients with Steven Windwer (#19)

Today’s guest is the Founder and CEO of Bay State Physical Therapy, Steven Windwer.

Steven is both a physical therapist and chiropractor. An entrepreneur by nature, Steven opened up his first practice only a few months after graduating from chiropractic school. Since opening that first clinic, Steven formed a team, found a recipe for success, and has since led Bay State as it has grown over 90 locations throughout the New England region.

During our conversation we discuss:

• Why Steven become a physical therapist and chiropractor
• How he opened his first practice
• When he discovered one of the biggest drivers of a successful practice
• The process of growing from 1 to 90+ locations
• His recommendations for those looking to rise the ranks in the private practice setting

Leading With Purpose And Leading For Service: Understanding Your Awareness Quotient, The Missing Link To Extraordinary Leadership with Brian Cunningham (#18)

Today’s guest is Leadership author, Hospital CEO, and industry thought-leader, Brian Cunningham. Brian started his career as a hospital parking attendant and his genuine love for the impact that healthcare workers made on the lives of their patients is what drove him to become a provider, and ultimately an executive.

Brian is an incredible leader with an incredible mission; to be of service to all. This mission has led him through all levels of the healthcare industry and is a guiding principle for his work as an executive.

During our conversation, we discuss:

• His journey through all levels of the healthcare industry
• Finding and acting on his purpose
• Transitioning roles from provider to executive leader
• His perspective on leadership
• Authoring two leadership books
• The Awareness Quotient, a new perspective on leadership
• Leading with a purpose of service

Innovation In Healthcare: Revolutionizing Spine Surgery and Using Technology To Empower All Sides Of The Industry with Dr. Alok Sharan (#17)

Today’s guest is world-renowned spine surgeon and pioneer of the awake spinal fusion, Dr. Alok Sharan. Dr. Sharan spent the early portion of his career as the chief of spine surgery at a large NY Health System, when his desire to learn and innovate eventually led him to go pursue additional education – this time, in the world of business. Dr. Sharan decided to enroll at Dartmouth to get his Master’s of Healthcare Delivery Science, and from there he made the move into the private practice sector. Today Dr. Sharan is treating patients in his NJ practice and is also a founding partner of the new digital platform, Doc.Social.

During our conversation, we discuss:

• His decision to become a spine surgeon
• Going back to school to study healthcare and business at Dartmouth
• Key learnings from Dartmouth that helped form his thoughts on healthcare
• His passion for innovation
• How innovation drives progress
• His top tips for those looking to develop as an industry leader

Leading With An Open Mind: Learning, Growing and Empowering Others To Lead Their Organizations Forward with Steve Anderson (#16)

Today’s guest is Executive coach, podcast host, and past CEO of therapeutic associates, Steve Anderson. Steve started his career as a physical therapist before rising the ranks to the CEO role at therapeutic associates. During his tenure, Steve helped the company grow from 27 all the way to 75 locations, and he helped develop many leaders along the way. Today, Steve hosts the profiles in leadership podcast and serves as an executive coach to leaders in all industries.

During our conversation, we discuss:

• His rise to the executive level
• First priorities upon stepping into the CEO role
• How he fostered a culture of growth, development, and accountability
• The qualities that promote effective leadership
• His top tips for those looking to develop as a leader

A Lesson In Resilience: The Power Of Optimism and Determination In Overcoming Obstacles and Reaching Your Goals with Cynthia Gormezano (#15)

In this episode, I spoke with the Founder and President of Cynergy Physical Therapy, Cynthia Gormezano. Cynthia started her career as a physical therapist and worked in multiple different hospital-based physical therapy centers. Shortly after founding the Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic at St. Lukes Roosevelt, she made the entrepreneurial leap and founded Cynergy. Today Cynergy has six locations through Manhattan.

Cynthia’s story is one of great resilience and strength.

In our conversation we covered:

• How Cynthia got into the healthcare industry
• The obstacles she faced and how her mindset helped her overcome them
• What led her to make the entrepreneurial leap and open her own practice
• Her recommendations for those looking to grow as a leader in the field
• Success and seizing opportunities when they are presented

Learning All Sides of the Industry: Going From Physical Therapist To Chief Development Officer with Anthony DeSena (#14)

In this episode, I spoke with Anthony Desena, Chief Development Officer at JAG-One Physical Therapy. Anthony started his career as a physical therapist and quickly rose the ranks and became a partner at One on One Physical Therapy. Throughout his career, Anthony has spent time in clinical, operational, and development focused roles.

In our conversation we walked through everything from

• How he got started in the industry
• Becoming a partner at One on One and helping the practice grow to 20+ locations
• His top insights for rising the ranks in the private practice setting
• What he believes are the keys to being a successful Chief Development Officer
• The process of going from clinician to executive