Can you fix things?

I'm really pleased to feature my next pink expert, Cathe Gaskill, I met her many years ago now and she is a shining example for this campaign. Cathe likes to fix things...and she does. She does it her way, carefully blending systems with people and that's some task – she does it naturally though and has set up her company around her talent. I'll let her tell you the rest, here she is;

1. What talent do you naturally have that makes you successful?

I can fix  systems (often by removing them) within health organisations so that they  work more effectively....I like designing a system so that patient receives great care and the staff feel motivated. Life is supposed to be fun...even in a hospital! The added benefit is I can save money -or increase profits at the same time - in essence lean management with a heart.

2.When did you first realise that talent was going to help you and how do you use it?

I haven't fitted into very staid or rigid organisations throughout my career, so working for myself  as a consultant and helping make the organisations a bit kinder that are supposedly already delivering healthcare seemed natural. I have always liked to look after people and can do this on mass if I can make a whole service or team run effectively and making the team members feel motivated so they deliver exemplary care then it's a win win. When you are unwell  or the people you care most about are, you want a credible and kind team in charge...ask anybody whose not had this experience!