Acuity + Acumen
Welcome to the Acuity + Acumen podcast, sponsored by Armstrong Walker Coaching + Consulting, where we illuminate leadership and inspire change. In each episode, host Deanna Armstrong, an executive leadership coach specializing in the life sciences and biotech industries, engages in insightful conversations with leaders who are shaping the future of their fields. Our mission is to develop and elevate leaders by providing critical insights, fostering self-awareness, and creating the space necessary to make impactful decisions. As we embrace the age of AI, the significance of soft skills like emotional intelligence and authentic leadership is more crucial than ever. We aim to empower today’s leaders to navigate their challenges and seize opportunities, fostering genuine connections with their teams. Join us as we examine leadership and the life sciences industry.
Episodes
What does it take to build the biotech leaders of tomorrow? Join us on Acuity + Acumen, where we illuminate leadership and inspire change, as we chat with Dr. Bridgette Kirkpatrick, Biotechnology Professor at Collin College, about the future of this exciting field. We explore the vital role of education in shaping future biotech professionals, the explosive growth of life sciences in North Texas, and the power of mentorship. Dr. Ki...
In this new season of Acuity + Acumen, host, Deanna Armstrong sits down with Dr. Frederick Cerise, President and CEO of Parkland Health, for a powerful conversation about healthcare innovation, leadership, and the future of biotech in Texas.
Learn how Parkland Health is bridging the gap between public health and biotech by leading meaningful partnerships that improve patient outcomes and spark innovation. From strategic leadershi...
What does it take to transform a healthcare idea into a company that changes lives? In this episode of Acuity + Acumen, I sit down with Dr. Hubert Zajicek, MD, MBA, CEO of Health Wildcatters, one of the nation’s leading healthcare accelerators, to unpack the mindset, strategy, and leadership behind launching tomorrow’s biotech and health-tech breakthroughs.
We cover:
- Th...
In Part 2 of this special series on the Acuity + Acumen Podcast, host Deanna Armstrong continues her engaging conversation with Benjamin Magill, Associate Vice Chancellor at Dallas College, and Christopher Edwards, Assistant Director of the EDA Biotech Grant. Together, they explore the transformative impact of the $8.7 million Good Jobs Grant, awarded to Dallas College to expand the biotech workforce in North Texas.
This episode ...
In this two-part special series of the Acuity + Acumen Podcast, host Deanna sits down with Benjamin Magill and Christopher Edwards, leaders in workforce development and education, to discuss empowering tomorrow's workforce in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This insightful conversation dives deep into the future of workforce development, focusing on upskilling and reskilling in high-demand sectors like biotechnology.
Ben...
🌱 Something good is blooming in North Texas – Part 2 is here!
In the second episode of our special two-part series, we continue our conversation with Gabby Everett, Ph.D., Director of Business Operations Strategy & Site Head at BioLabs Pegasus Park, and Kelly Cloud, Vice President of Economic Development – Life Sciences at the Dallas Regional Chamber.
In Part 2, Gabby and Kelly unpack the future of biotech in North Texas, ...
🌱 Something good is blooming in North Texas!
In the first episode of our special two-part series, we’re joined by two leaders driving the biotech revolution in North Texas: Gabby Everett, Ph.D., Director of Business Operations Strategy & Site Head at BioLabs Pegasus Park, and Kelly Cloud, Vice President of Economic Development – Life Sciences at the Dallas Regional Chamber.
In Part 1, Gabby and Kelly explore the exciting bio...
"Live, Work, Play: Building a Biotech Hub in DeSoto" with Matt Carlson
In this episode of Acuity + Acumen, we are joined by Matt Carlson, MBA, CEcD, Executive Director of Economic Development for the City of #DeSoto and CEO of the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation. Matt shares his vision for transforming DeSoto into a thriving biotech hub that supports innovative growth, community, and opportunity.
Key Highlights:
• The “Li...
Leading with Heart in Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Rick Snyder In this episode of Acuity + Acumen, we sit down with Dr. Rick Snyder, President of HeartPlace and a respected voice in cardiology and healthcare leadership. Dr. Snyder unpacks what it truly means to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage in a rapidly evolving healthcare system.
From fostering innovation to navigating complex systems, Dr. Snyder shares real-wo...
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