Future Health

Are you ready for the "decade of disorientation"?  

As technology redefines the boundaries of healthcare, the ability to unlearn the old is becoming as vital as mastering the new. 

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Kai Riemer, Professor of Information Technology and Co-Director of Sydney Executive Plus at the University of Sydney Business School. As a leading voice on the intersection of technology and organisation, Kai breaks down the key findings from the latest Skills Horizon report to help health leaders navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. 
We dive deep into the critical capabilities needed for the next decade – from mastering "complexity thinking" to balancing the four strategic clashes of modern leadership. Kai also warns of the risks of anthropomorphic seduction, exploring how we should realistically integrate digital humans into patient care without losing the human touch.  

Join us for a masterclass in future-proofing your workforce, workflow, and workplace. 

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

What if the greatest barrier to a healthier world isn't a lack of technology, but a potential lack of imagination? 

In this episode of Future Health, we sit down with the remarkable Claire Marshall – Leader of Futures Initiatives, founder of If Labs, and a pioneer in the field of "narrative foresight."  

Claire has spent her career at the intersection of storytelling and systemic change, exploring how the stories we tell ourselves today dictate the health of our communities tomorrow. 

We dive deep into: 
·        Narrative Foresight: What it is and why yourpersonal "future story" defines your agency. 
·        Regenerative Futures: Moving beyond "sustainability" to create systems – and buildings – that actually heal and breathe. 
·         The Economy of Connection: Claire shares insights from her recent SXSW stage on building an economy that values resilience and creativity as much as profit. 
·         The Museum of Futures: How a paradoxically named exhibition is helping us "curate" better tomorrows through collective imagination.

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

What happens when human intuition collides with machine intelligence?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Future Health Podcast, Professor Ganna Pogrebna and Dr Graham Kenny unpack the secrets of successful AI strategy and behavioural science in healthcare.

From human–machine teaming to the privacy paradox, they explore practical steps for using AI to solve real-world problems, why decentralised AI is reshaping organisations, and how executives can lead confidently in an era of rapid technological change.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance innovation with trust or what the future looks like when algorithms and clinicians work side by side this episode is your roadmap. Tune in for insights that will help you navigate the next frontier of health workforce planning.

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

How we approach the end of life is one of the most significant health challenges of our time. As life expectancy in Australia is projected to reach over 87 years by 2050, the conversation around 'dying well' has never been more urgent for healthcare professionals and the communities they serve. 
 
In this episode of the Future Health Podcast, we are joined by Dr Shoshana Ungerleider – internal medicine physician, host of the TED Health podcast, and founder of the global non profit platform, End Well.  

Drawing on her work with Academy Award-nominated documentaries like End Game and Extremis, Dr Ungerleider explores how we can move beyond the fear of death to build a more human-centred healthcare system. 

This conversation challenges us to rethink the role of healthcare in supporting not just a long life, but a dignified and meaningful end. 

You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this content are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.

In an era of rapid technological shift and clinical complexity, the instinct of many health professionals may be to retreat into the safety of absolute certainty. 
However, award-winning author and social critic Maggie Jackson argues that this "certainty-centricity" is not only costly but may be the very thing holding us back. 
In this episode of Future Health Podcast, we sit down with Maggie Jackson to discuss her acclaimed research on why "not-knowing" is a vital cognitive skill for the 21st century. As NSW Health looks toward the future, the ability to inhabit the space between a question and an answer becomes a critical tool for high-performing teams. 
We explore: 
Uncertainty as Wakefulness: Moving beyond the view of uncertainty as anxiety to seeing it as "good stress" that expands working memory and focus. 
The Adaptive Expert: Why the best clinicians and leaders are those who can break the autopilot of routine to investigate new possibilities. 
Overcoming Outcome Fixation: How a narrow focus on immediate results can close us off to the nuance and data needed for long-term solutions. 
Humanity in the Age of AI: The role of "unsure AI" and why maintaining human doubt is essential for safety and innovation. 
This conversation offers a roadmap for shifting from a culture of quick answers to one of deep, effective inquiry. 
 
You can also watch the podcast at the NSW Health YouTube Channel.
 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in thiscontent are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of NSW Health. Any content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as endorsement or approval by the organisation. NSW Health does not endorse any products, services, or companies mentioned in this content.