#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean cover
#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean cover
Pharma Minds

#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean

#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean

1h09 |16/06/2025
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#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean cover
#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean cover
Pharma Minds

#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean

#38 - How to lead and reinvent yourself in a disrupted world - Margaret Dean

1h09 |16/06/2025
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“I realized I was living somebody else’s best life.” — Margaret Dean

In this new episode of Pharma minds, I have the pleasure to receive Margaret Dean, a former pharma executive turned leadership coach. She has held top roles in commercial strategy and HR at Novartis, and today, she helps leaders ditch ego-driven paths and rediscover careers aligned with who they really are.

In this episode, Margaret opens up about her own transformation — from corporate achievement machine to mindful, purpose-driven mentor. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone questioning success, identity, and career design.

We talked about…

  • Why ambition alone isn’t enough — and how ego quietly drives many career decisions

  • How to build your path through experimentation, not long-term planning

  • Why slowing down is a superpower — and the daily practices Margaret uses to stay aligned

  • The invisible pressure women carry, and how to drop the “shoulds”

  • What real leadership looks like in an uncertain world

  • Her personal tools for reconnecting to purpose: yoga, journaling, coaching and silence

This episode will speak to you if you’re navigating change, craving more meaning, or just tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success.
Let Margaret remind you that freedom starts when you stop performing — and start aligning.


Connect with Margaret Dean on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeancc/


Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra

    ---


🎧 New here? To get a quick overview of the episodes, download 25 Tips for Purposeful Leadership, a guide inspired by the best advice shared by my guests.


🤝 Want to connect or talk about your current challenges? Let’s connect on LinkedIn.


📩 Curious to dive deeper into the major shifts in the pharma and healthcare ecosystem? Subscribe to the Pharma Minds newsletter.


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Introduction

    00:00

  • Who is Margaret Dean?

    02:22

  • How she found her calling: From banking to pharma

    04:09

  • Why she let go of commercial security to drive culture change

    10:25

  • « We don’t build our careers the old way anymore »

    17:09

  • Her proven strategy to turn disruption into growth for you

    22:21

  • How small daily habits can unlock your next big insight

    27:27

  • How she guides former leaders to successful career transitions

    29:31

  • Introspection: The new way to perform and be productive at work?

    34:42

  • Margaret’s guide to overcoming women’s role overload and thriving

    36:50

  • Yoga for leaders: unlocking sustainable high performance

    43:01

  • Margaret’s simple rituals to sustain energy and clarity on busy days

    49:53

  • How her people-first HR blueprint helps teams thrive in change in Pharma industry

    57:02

  • A people-first vision that will transform the future of Pharma industry

    01:03:40

  • Conclusion

    01:08:30

Description

“I realized I was living somebody else’s best life.” — Margaret Dean

In this new episode of Pharma minds, I have the pleasure to receive Margaret Dean, a former pharma executive turned leadership coach. She has held top roles in commercial strategy and HR at Novartis, and today, she helps leaders ditch ego-driven paths and rediscover careers aligned with who they really are.

In this episode, Margaret opens up about her own transformation — from corporate achievement machine to mindful, purpose-driven mentor. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone questioning success, identity, and career design.

We talked about…

  • Why ambition alone isn’t enough — and how ego quietly drives many career decisions

  • How to build your path through experimentation, not long-term planning

  • Why slowing down is a superpower — and the daily practices Margaret uses to stay aligned

  • The invisible pressure women carry, and how to drop the “shoulds”

  • What real leadership looks like in an uncertain world

  • Her personal tools for reconnecting to purpose: yoga, journaling, coaching and silence

This episode will speak to you if you’re navigating change, craving more meaning, or just tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success.
Let Margaret remind you that freedom starts when you stop performing — and start aligning.


Connect with Margaret Dean on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeancc/


Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra

    ---


🎧 New here? To get a quick overview of the episodes, download 25 Tips for Purposeful Leadership, a guide inspired by the best advice shared by my guests.


🤝 Want to connect or talk about your current challenges? Let’s connect on LinkedIn.


📩 Curious to dive deeper into the major shifts in the pharma and healthcare ecosystem? Subscribe to the Pharma Minds newsletter.


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Introduction

    00:00

  • Who is Margaret Dean?

    02:22

  • How she found her calling: From banking to pharma

    04:09

  • Why she let go of commercial security to drive culture change

    10:25

  • « We don’t build our careers the old way anymore »

    17:09

  • Her proven strategy to turn disruption into growth for you

    22:21

  • How small daily habits can unlock your next big insight

    27:27

  • How she guides former leaders to successful career transitions

    29:31

  • Introspection: The new way to perform and be productive at work?

    34:42

  • Margaret’s guide to overcoming women’s role overload and thriving

    36:50

  • Yoga for leaders: unlocking sustainable high performance

    43:01

  • Margaret’s simple rituals to sustain energy and clarity on busy days

    49:53

  • How her people-first HR blueprint helps teams thrive in change in Pharma industry

    57:02

  • A people-first vision that will transform the future of Pharma industry

    01:03:40

  • Conclusion

    01:08:30

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Description

“I realized I was living somebody else’s best life.” — Margaret Dean

In this new episode of Pharma minds, I have the pleasure to receive Margaret Dean, a former pharma executive turned leadership coach. She has held top roles in commercial strategy and HR at Novartis, and today, she helps leaders ditch ego-driven paths and rediscover careers aligned with who they really are.

In this episode, Margaret opens up about her own transformation — from corporate achievement machine to mindful, purpose-driven mentor. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone questioning success, identity, and career design.

We talked about…

  • Why ambition alone isn’t enough — and how ego quietly drives many career decisions

  • How to build your path through experimentation, not long-term planning

  • Why slowing down is a superpower — and the daily practices Margaret uses to stay aligned

  • The invisible pressure women carry, and how to drop the “shoulds”

  • What real leadership looks like in an uncertain world

  • Her personal tools for reconnecting to purpose: yoga, journaling, coaching and silence

This episode will speak to you if you’re navigating change, craving more meaning, or just tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success.
Let Margaret remind you that freedom starts when you stop performing — and start aligning.


Connect with Margaret Dean on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeancc/


Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra

    ---


🎧 New here? To get a quick overview of the episodes, download 25 Tips for Purposeful Leadership, a guide inspired by the best advice shared by my guests.


🤝 Want to connect or talk about your current challenges? Let’s connect on LinkedIn.


📩 Curious to dive deeper into the major shifts in the pharma and healthcare ecosystem? Subscribe to the Pharma Minds newsletter.


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Introduction

    00:00

  • Who is Margaret Dean?

    02:22

  • How she found her calling: From banking to pharma

    04:09

  • Why she let go of commercial security to drive culture change

    10:25

  • « We don’t build our careers the old way anymore »

    17:09

  • Her proven strategy to turn disruption into growth for you

    22:21

  • How small daily habits can unlock your next big insight

    27:27

  • How she guides former leaders to successful career transitions

    29:31

  • Introspection: The new way to perform and be productive at work?

    34:42

  • Margaret’s guide to overcoming women’s role overload and thriving

    36:50

  • Yoga for leaders: unlocking sustainable high performance

    43:01

  • Margaret’s simple rituals to sustain energy and clarity on busy days

    49:53

  • How her people-first HR blueprint helps teams thrive in change in Pharma industry

    57:02

  • A people-first vision that will transform the future of Pharma industry

    01:03:40

  • Conclusion

    01:08:30

Description

“I realized I was living somebody else’s best life.” — Margaret Dean

In this new episode of Pharma minds, I have the pleasure to receive Margaret Dean, a former pharma executive turned leadership coach. She has held top roles in commercial strategy and HR at Novartis, and today, she helps leaders ditch ego-driven paths and rediscover careers aligned with who they really are.

In this episode, Margaret opens up about her own transformation — from corporate achievement machine to mindful, purpose-driven mentor. This episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone questioning success, identity, and career design.

We talked about…

  • Why ambition alone isn’t enough — and how ego quietly drives many career decisions

  • How to build your path through experimentation, not long-term planning

  • Why slowing down is a superpower — and the daily practices Margaret uses to stay aligned

  • The invisible pressure women carry, and how to drop the “shoulds”

  • What real leadership looks like in an uncertain world

  • Her personal tools for reconnecting to purpose: yoga, journaling, coaching and silence

This episode will speak to you if you’re navigating change, craving more meaning, or just tired of chasing someone else’s definition of success.
Let Margaret remind you that freedom starts when you stop performing — and start aligning.


Connect with Margaret Dean on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdeancc/


Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra

    ---


🎧 New here? To get a quick overview of the episodes, download 25 Tips for Purposeful Leadership, a guide inspired by the best advice shared by my guests.


🤝 Want to connect or talk about your current challenges? Let’s connect on LinkedIn.


📩 Curious to dive deeper into the major shifts in the pharma and healthcare ecosystem? Subscribe to the Pharma Minds newsletter.


Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Chapters

  • Introduction

    00:00

  • Who is Margaret Dean?

    02:22

  • How she found her calling: From banking to pharma

    04:09

  • Why she let go of commercial security to drive culture change

    10:25

  • « We don’t build our careers the old way anymore »

    17:09

  • Her proven strategy to turn disruption into growth for you

    22:21

  • How small daily habits can unlock your next big insight

    27:27

  • How she guides former leaders to successful career transitions

    29:31

  • Introspection: The new way to perform and be productive at work?

    34:42

  • Margaret’s guide to overcoming women’s role overload and thriving

    36:50

  • Yoga for leaders: unlocking sustainable high performance

    43:01

  • Margaret’s simple rituals to sustain energy and clarity on busy days

    49:53

  • How her people-first HR blueprint helps teams thrive in change in Pharma industry

    57:02

  • A people-first vision that will transform the future of Pharma industry

    01:03:40

  • Conclusion

    01:08:30

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