Professor Shelley Dolan

Professor Shelley Dolan, Chief Executive of Royal Melbourne Hospital, shares her journey from nursing to leadership, highlighting the challenges of managing stress in healthcare. She emphasizes the importance of trusting one's gut instincts in decision-making, recounting a pivotal moment when she corrected a pressured report that felt wrong. Dolan also discusses balancing short-term pressures with a long-term vision, daily stress management tactics, and her dedication to connecting with the hospital's diverse community. Plus, a glimpse into her unexpected path from aspiring theater director to nursing!