"Shift from being passive submitters to confident, strategic communicators in your scientific writing" – Samaa Al Tabbah

In this episode, Dr Samaa Al Tabbah, clinical pharmacist turned researcher and educator, joins Ella from IPI Academy for a conversation on how clinical research; good writing and publication practices and determined, hard work converge to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Drawing on her experience as a global investigator, author of several scientific works, and ambassador for the Global Pharmacovigilance Society in Lebanon, Samaa shares the human stories and scientific discipline behind turning ideas into reliable, publishable knowledge.

To find out more about Samaa's courses with IPI Academy, click here.

“All you need to do is gently steer. You are the core and everything is coming to you.” – William Thomson

In this powerful episode, adventurer, sailor, author, and speaker, William Thomson, shares his Wayfinder Philosophy: a nautical navigation-inspired roadmap of the four essential secrets to directing your life and leadership with purpose. Drawing on personal stories, expeditionary challenges, and business case studies, William reveals how to face unpredictability, connect with core values, and live in the moment in both professional and personal spheres – all whilst using the the ocean as the grounding force.

“Take your passion and make it happen.” – Claire Mould

How do you lead not just with strategy, but with emotional intelligence? In this episode, Claire Mould – IPI Academy speaker and seasoned leader with three decades’ experience across public, corporate, and charitable sectors – sits down with Ella to unpack both the art and science of compassionate leadership.

You’ll hear Claire draw on her work in neuroscience (emotionalvs. cognitive intelligence), her years as a CEO, and herconsultancy practice to explore three core themes:

• Why emotionally intelligent leadership isn’t “soft” – and how it drives growth

• How organisations can embed wellbeing into culture, not just as a buzzword
• Real-world stories of transformation and the challenges of leading with heart

Whether you’re an executive, manager, HR professional, orsimply someone who cares about work that works – this episode balances insight and inspiration, evidence and empathy, theory and practice.

For Claire's full range of courses with us, please click here.