DiscoverMedTech Business AcademyBeyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95
Beyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95

Beyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95

Update: 2025-07-31
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In this episode of the Women in Medtech series, host Colleen Patterson is joined by Abby Norfleet, Barbara Strain, and special guest Jennifer O’Reilly, Vice President of National Accounts at B. Braun’s Outpatient Division and Board Chair for Corporate Partners at Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH).

Together, they unpack the myths of leadership, the invisible labor holding professionals back, and the real steps to building a fulfilling career in medtech. Jennifer shares candid insights from her 25-year journey—from being recruited out of college to leading national accounts and mentoring women through PWH.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why stating your career intentions matters
  • How to spot (and stop doing) non-promotable work
  • What effective mentorship really looks like
  • Why career progression isn’t always a straight line

If you’ve ever been told you’re “too valuable” to promote or feel stuck in your current role, this episode is a must-listen.

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Beyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95

Beyond the Ladder: Redefining Leadership and Career Growth in Medtech | Ep 95

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