Connection and Clarity Calm Chaos

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 Angela and Kandice to explore what it means to lead with clarity, humility, and calm in times of rapid change. From growing up and buildng her career 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.

“Find the connection before the correction.”
– Dr. Kernesha Weatherly

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

Episode Chapter Guide:
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

Kernesh’a book recommendations:

• Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence by Amy Jen Su and Muriel M. Wilkins