🚀 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚀In this episode of the Out Of Programme podcast, Muhammad and Jing speak to Ms Liz Ashall-Payne, a former speech and language therapist (SALT) who is now the Chief Executive Officer of ORCHA! During this episode, Liz shares her journey from being a speech and language therapist to becoming the CEO of ORCHA, a leader in digital health. She discusses her early motivations, frustrations in clinical practice, and the emergence of digital health technologies. Liz reflects on her transition from clinician to entrepreneur, the challenges of identity in her career, and the importance of mentorship in navigating her professional growth. We go on to discuss the need for clarity in career goals and the value of learning from others. Finally, we chat to Liz as she reflects on her aspirations for ORCHA to make a global impact in healthcare and stresses the importance of aligning personal goals with professional ambitions.00:00 Introduction to Ms. Liz Ashall-Payne01:09 Journey into Speech and Language Therapy03:35 Frustrations in Clinical Practice06:50 The Emergence of Digital Health08:55 Transitioning from Clinician to Entrepreneur12:54 Navigating Identity and Career Changes15:41 Taking the Leap into Consultancy19:38 The Importance of Mentorship23:52 Finding Clarity in Career Goals26:31 Lessons from the Journey28:50 The Role of Mentors in Professional Growth31:24 The Importance of Learning and Mentorship33:19 Transitioning from Consultancy to Entrepreneurship34:53 Identifying Gaps in Digital Health39:23 The Serendipitous Start of Orca41:54 Navigating Challenges as a CEO45:08 Leveraging Communication Skills in Leadership48:02 Lessons Learned in Business55:54 Future Aspirations and Global Impact01:01:13 Defining Success and Life GoalsIf you want to see more content like this, make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to be informed of when we release every episode! Plus, make sure to sign up to our website to gain access to the episode transcript and exclusive access to resources shared by our guests!Till next time,Muhammad & Jing#OutOfProgramme #NewPodcast #HealthcareInnovation #medicalcareers Follow us on:➡️ Youtube: @outofprogramme 🐦 Twitter: @ooppodcast👨‍💻 LinkedIn: @outofprogramme🦋 BlueSky: @outofprogramme.bsky.social