How does a woman in a male-dominated military field develop a leadership voice, and how does that translate to corporate work? You’ll learn more during today’s interview with Harriet Johnson. Harriet earned a Navy scholarship to afford school outside of her home state of Georgia. She went to Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, then went on to active duty in the Navy for 12 years as a helicopter pilot and staff officer, and then served an additional 5 years as a reserve officer. She's been in pharma now for over eight years, mostly in manufacturing at large- and medium-sized companies. Listen to the episode to learn more about how she made it through difficult experiences, how military leadership translates to her current work life, and a bit about Harriet's personal experiences through this time. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Harriet’s background and how she got to this point in her careerHarriet's many destinations throughout her lifeHarriet’s time as a female helicopter pilot of a Seahawk helicopterHarriet’s challenges in finding her way in the tactical squadronHow Harriet found her leadership voice as a pilotHow Harriet kept her head up through difficult experiencesA decision Harriet wishes she hadn’t madeWhat leadership was like in the military, and how that leadership translates to her home and work life nowThe differences between a military experience and a corporate experienceHarriet’s callsignIdeas for someone who's growing in their career Resources: Harriet Johnson

What does it mean to be a lifelong learner, and how can you do it? How does it benefit you? Today’s guest, Sam Howard, explains what it means to him to be a lifelong learner and how he does it.  Sam Howard was previously a managing consultant for Enterey. Today, he’s a Senior Program Manager at Dendreon. In today’s interview, he discusses his career, going back to his days in the military and how he transitioned from that to life sciences. He also talks about whether leaders are born or made, the difference between managers and leaders, and how he recommends getting more reading time in. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How Sam decided on a military career coming out of schoolCorrelations between Sam’s scientific training and military workWhether leadership is innate or something that can be fosteredThe difference between managing and leadingHow Sam adapted to different leaders he had to work for or followWho influenced Sam’s development as a leaderOne minimally viable self-improvement thing that can be done dailyThe best books Sam has readHow to get more reading time inSam’s networking strategies Resources: Sam Howard

What is the secret to dealing with people and establishing connections? How does this help when transitioning to a leadership role?   Sue Marchant is the Vice President of Product Management at MasterControl. In today’s episode, she talks with hosts Mike Ferletic and Courtney Boudreaux are joined by guest host Nancy Coughlin for a discussion. Listen to the episode to hear them discuss the goals she has as a product manager, the challenges of transitioning to a leadership role, and her early experience with developing and launching her own software.    Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:  How Sue got to where she is today What a product manager does & the goal of a product manager How Sue incorporated her team’s talents into projectsSue’s experience with developing and launching her own softwareChallenges of transitioning to a leadership role The rise of remote and virtual work optionsAdvice for connecting with and dealing with other peopleWhere Sue is headed with products at MasterControl Resources:   Sue Marchant

What are the pros and cons of the freedom of leading your own company? That’s one of the things that Paul Garafolo talks about in today’s interview.  Paul is CEO of Locus Biosciences, an emerging biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of precision medicines using CRISPR-Cas technologies. Listen to the episode to learn more about what Paul is doing with CRISPR technology, what applications exist for his company’s technology, and what Paul wishes he’d done differently.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How Paul came to his position as CEO of LocusWhat CRISPR technology is and how it worksHow Locus applies ethical considerationsOther areas Locus envisions their technology will be applicable beyond infectious diseaseReflection on what Paul could have done differentlyPaul's thoughts on the difference between running a company vs. working as an employee of a companyHow Paul manages the perspectives of different stakeholders in the companyKey characteristics that Paul wants to bring into Locus Resources: Paul Garafolo

What makes a good corporate citizen, and what makes one less solid? Whose job is it to find out? Today’s guest will answer those questions and more. Tommi Papson is the president of Regulatory Consultants Group. She’s also an ex-FDA investigator and Consumer Safety Officer, among other things. Both as an FDA investigator and now as a consultant, she works to ensure that companies play by the rules, but those two different roles require different approaches.  Listen to the episode to learn more about Tommi, her role as an investigator for the FDA, and how it stacks up against her current consulting position. She discusses the different types of leaders she’s encountered, the challenges she’s faced in her career, and the differences between how she was received as an investigator vs. a consultant.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: How Tommi ended up at the FDADifferent types of leaders Tommi experienced in different environmentsWhat Tommi sees in people she wants to mentorCharacteristics of solid corporate citizens vs less solid onesThe differences between how Tommi was received as an FDA investigator vs a consultantThe biggest challenges Tommi faced in her careerA favorite story from Tommi's days an an investiagorSome basic rules of the road that anyone would benefit fromKey takeaways from Tommi’s interview Resources: Tommi Papson

Ryan Coughlin has significant experience working with different types of leaders. He spent 20 years in the US Marine Corps working with a variety of military leaders. Then, he transitioned into civilian life and began a career with Enterey Consulting. In the military, Ryan worked in strategic planning. He's an expert in project portfolio management, project management, and operations management. Listen to the episode to hear what Ryan has to say about adapting to different leadership styles, the leadership points that carried over from Ryan's military career to his civilian career, and learn about who the standout leaders were in Ryan's life. Originally recorded on July 28, 2021 Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: The reasons Ryan pursued a military career.The different leadership styles in the military and how Ryan adapted to themLeadership styles Ryan carried over from the military to his work in the life sciencesWhat similarities exist between leadership in the military and the civilian worldHear about some of the standout leaders in Ryan's careerWhat it means to fight for a seat in the boat! Resources: Ryan Coughlin Enterey Consulting

Valerie Brown is the Senior Vice President of Global Quality Assurance at Gilead Sciences. Hear her insights regarding science, the pharma industry, and what its like to work in a regulated field. Listen to the episode to learn more about Valerie, her career journey, and her advice for being successful in your own career.  Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Valerie's career journey and her advice for your successHer mentors and why they were importantAdvice for motivating your teamHow to learn from your mistakesCharacteristics that Valerie admires in other leadersKey takeaways from Valerie’s interview Resources: Valerie Brown

Neelu is the WW Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at BD. In addition, she has many years of experience working in Regulatory Affairs for J&J. Although life sciences weren’t originally her niche, she was drawn into a long and fruitful career in the medical device industry. Listen to the episode to learn about how Neelu progressed to her current role and how she entered the life sciences industry in the first place.  Learn why she finds regulatory affairs exciting, and get advice on who to learn and lead in a new environment at a large company, even when you are not a subject matter expert. Originally recorded on January 10, 2022 Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: What inspired Neelu to a career in the life sciences, and the companies she worked for How Neelu took ownership of her leadership role What excites Neelu about regulatory affairs Neelu's approach to learning and how she "learns beyond the job" Mentors that helped Neelu along her career journey Advice for career advancement How to navigate difficult conversations Recommendations for taking risks Resources: Neelu Gibson

This podcast is hosted by Mike Ferletic, CEO of Enterey Life Sciences Consulting. Co-hosting is Courtney Boudreaux, a Senior Consultant at Enterey. Mike started this podcast to share stories about leadership within the industry. In today’s promo podcast, Mike and Courtney discuss how sharing stories can inspire leaders, the guests that will be appearing on this podcast, and the topics you’ll hear about on this podcast. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: Introducing the hostsWhy Mike started this podcastInspiring leaders at all levelsThe guests and topics that will be appearing on this podcastThe most exciting guest so far Resources: Mike Ferletic Courtney Boudreaux