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The GLOWdown, by the Greater Leadership Opportunities for Women Mayo Employee Resource Group (GLOW MERG), is a podcast designed to help individuals develop the skills and attributes needed to create greater leadership opportunities. We share knowledge, lessons learned, and real stories from the trenches that shed light on leadership experiences and promote, educate, and empower leadership development.
The GLOWdown, by the Greater Leadership Opportunities for Women Mayo Employee Resource Group (GLOW MERG), is a podcast designed to help individuals develop the skills and attributes needed to create greater leadership opportunities. We share knowledge, lessons learned, and real stories from the trenches that shed light on leadership experiences and promote, educate, and empower leadership development.
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
April Bonus Episode-Career Progression-Advocating for Yourself
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
During our April Bonus Episode we sit down with Maddie Ecklund, a Physician, Scientist, Executive, and APP recruiter at Mayo Clinic to highlight the essential steps to landing a job. We discuss how to get started, what to include in your application, the art of compensation negotiation, and the importance of advocating for yourself.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
February Bonus Episode-Mentoring and Mentorship at Mayo Clinic
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
This episode focuses on how to get started in your mentorship journey and explores themes such as identifying your why, how to find a mentor, and how to make the most out of your experience.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Kari Turkowski-Iron Heart-Athlete to Leader Resilience
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode of the Glowdown Podcast, we sit down with Kari Turkowski, a remarkable leader whose journey is a true testament to resilience. Kari holds a PhD in BioMedical Science and serves as the Director of Services and Solutions Development at MCP. Alongside a stellar academic and professional career, Kari was a 3-sport college athlete (Volleyball, Women's Hockey and Track), showcasing an unmatched level of discipline and determination.
But her story took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with stage two heart failure. Despite this life-altering challenge, Kari has continued to thrive, drawing on her mental and physical strength to navigate adversity. In this conversation, Kari shares the lessons she’s learned from both her athletic career and her health journey, offering powerful insights into leadership, perseverance, and the pursuit of success in the face of significant obstacles. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about overcoming challenges and redefining what it means to lead.

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Episode 33-Working Women From X to Z
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
In this episode, Kristen invites women from Generations X, Y (Millennials), and Z to talk about their journey in the work field and how they have learned to rely on each other's strengths to allow for a more inclusive and empowering work environment. Discussions revolve around addressing misconceptions about each other, reflecting on what can be learned from generation, and even talking about creating a space to empower women. Tune in to see what Tammy, Anesh, and Shelby have to say - can you relate?

Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Episode 31-Bookclub Recap-Never Not Working!
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode, hosts Heather Vinge Hanson and Emily Rasmussen and joined by Ellen Pitcher and Stephanie MacFarland to discuss reactions to the book Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture is Bad for Business and How to Fix It! by Dr. Malissa Clark that was discussed at the March GLOW Book Club.
The book allows the reader to reflect on topics relating to overwork and burnout from an individual and organizational level. She also, "...delivers a comprehensive, nuanced definition of workaholism, busting myths along the way—working long hours, it turns out, doesn't automatically make you a workaholic. She also helps you assess whether you're falling prey to the phenomenon and whether you're creating workaholics in your organization."
The book definitely allowed for a great conversation! We hope listeners will enjoy hearing highlights from the discussion and are able to reflect on their own feelings toward overwork.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Series: How Did I Get here? With Christian Hanson
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
How Did I Get Here is a series that showcases Mayo Clinic leaders with unique career paths or individuals with unique jobs. In this episode, host Heather interviews Christian Hanson, a simulation engineer at Mayo Clinic’s Anatomic Modeling Unit. In this role, Christian specializes in the design and fabrication of highly realistic medical task trainers and patient education models. Listen to hear about how his love of special effects make-up and monster masks, led him to Mayo Clinic.

Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Coaching for Clinical Leaders & Future Leaders in Healthcare
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Neha Raukar and Mindy McManus, executive coach, to discuss the importance of coaching, when to seek it, and how to find an excellent coach. Dr. Raukar, also shares her experience as a clinician and how it benefited her as a leader in the organization.
Highlights:
3:37 What's the difference between Coaching and Mentorship
9:54 What makes a good coach and what characteristics make a coach effective?
18:33 How coaching makes learning happen
20:31 Is there a different approach to coaching clinical leaders from administrative leaders?
28:00 Dr. Raukar, what has been your experience working with a coach?
30:46 When should someone consider a coaching session?
39:06 What can someone expect to take away from a coaching experience?
Resources:
Coaching at Mayo Clinic
International Coaching Federation
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas?
We’d love to hear from you! Email the Podcast Team at rstglowmergpod@mayo.edu
Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Bethany Brown, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Emily Rasmussen, Emily Abram, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.

Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Team Building in a Remote World
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
In this episode, hosts Jill and Tiffani welcome guests from the DSS Social Committee to discuss team building while working remotely.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Self-Care During the Holidays
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Jill Brady Schatz and Supriya Behl cohost and converse with Bridget Berkland, Manager of the HR Employee Well-Being Department. This episode is focused on Self-Care during the holiday season, discussing financial wellness, nutrition, family, traveling and grief during the holidays. Bridget brings a wealth of experience both professionally and personally sharing her experience with grief, setting boundaries, and finding that space for yourself during the holiday season.
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
Well-Being Central – A hub of resources to foster your well-being and self-care.
Virtual well-being & resiliency coaching groups are a great way to focus on self-care, well-being and connect with colleagues
A Mayo Clinic wellness coach will guide you to:
· Explore coaching skills
· Set goals to improve your well-being & self-care
· Practice resiliency skills
· Connect with colleagues in an encouraging virtual environment
Virtual Well-Being Workshops equip employees with skill-building and colleague connection to foster personal and/or work unit well-being.
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The (G)LOWdown, and thank you for joining us in cultivating the future of women in leadership. Have feedback, questions, or future podcast ideas?
We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us via Yammer, visit the GLOW Intranet Site, or email the Podcast Team.
Special thanks to our team: Heather Vinge Hanson, Priya Behl, Ashley Xiong, Jill Brady Schatz, Emily Rasmussen, Tiffani Satterlli & Caitlin Summers. Don’t forget to join us next month and until then, keep your GLOW on.
