Connection and Clarity Calm Chaos: Our Conversation with Dr. Kernesha Weatherly

When everything feels loud, how do leaders decide what truly matters?
In this episode of Success in Chaos, Dr. Kernesha Weatherly, Vice President of Imaging at Ochsner Health, joins hosts Angela Adams and Kandice Garcia to explore what it means to lead with clarity, humility, and calm in times of rapid change. From growing up in Alabama to guiding one of the nation’s most advanced imaging programs, Dr. Weatherly shares how travel shaped her worldview, why she believes in “connection before correction,” and how to tell the difference between what’s loud and what’s important.

Listeners will learn how to ground teams in purpose, navigate uncertainty, and lead transformation without losing sight of what matters most.

Episode chapters:

04:41 Kernesha's Journey in Healthcare

07:07 The Impact of Travel on Leadership

12:51 Navigating Chaos in Healthcare

15:51 Integrating AI in Healthcare Leadership

21:39 Empowering Teams Through Chaos

28:29 Recommended Reads for Leaders