Curiosity at Work

#31 Curiosity in county IT with Viggo Forde

In this episode of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Viggo Forde, the Chief Information Officer for Snohomish County. They discuss the role of curiosity in the IT sector, particularly within government operations. Viggo shares his experiences from the private sector to public service, emphasizing the importance of fostering curiosity among employees, the evolution of IT in government, and how innovation funds can support agile projects. They also touch on the impact of AI on job roles and the personal challenges of maintaining curiosity in a busy work environment.   Connect with Dr. Julie Pham: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/ * Website: https://curiositybased.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/ Connect with Viggo Forde: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viggoforde/   #CuriosityAtWork #InformationTechnology #Innovation #AI #Leadership #PublicSector #Training #JobSecurity #PersonalDevelopment

#30 Curiosity in arts & lecture with Rebecca Hoogs

In this conversation, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Rebecca Hoogs, the executive director of Seattle Arts and Lectures, about the importance of curiosity in leadership and community engagement. They discuss Rebecca's journey in the nonprofit sector, the mission of Seattle Arts and Lectures, and how curiosity is a core value that shapes their programming. Rebecca shares insights on the challenges of practicing curiosity, especially in leadership roles, and how her background as a poet informs her approach to curiosity and creativity.   Connect with Dr. Julie Pham: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/ * Website: https://curiositybased.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/ Connect with Rebecca Hoogs: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hoogs-7327054/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hoogs-7327054/]   #CuriosityAtWork #leadership #SeattleArtsandLectures #poetry #communityengagement #listeningskills #problemsolving #creativewriting #nonprofitmanagement #audienceengagement

#29 Curiosity in healthcare IT with Bradd Busick

In this episode of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Julie Pham speaks with Bradd Busick, Senior Vice President and CIO at MultiCare Health. They discuss the importance of curiosity in both personal and professional contexts, the role of technology in healthcare, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed patient care. Brad shares insights on fostering a culture of curiosity within healthcare organizations and the significance of psychological safety. He also highlights his personal journey of curiosity through collecting and repairing vintage watches.   Connect with Dr. Julie Pham: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/ * Website: https://curiositybased.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/ Connect with Bradd Busick: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbusick/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbusick/]   #CuriosityAtWork #Healthcare #Technology #MultiCare #COVID-19 #PatientCare #PsychologicalSafety #Telehealth

#28 Curiosity in community action with Janice Deguchi

In this episode of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Janice Deguchi, the executive director of Neighborhood House, a community action organization. They discuss the importance of curiosity in the social service sector, the structure and services of Neighborhood House, and the challenges of practicing curiosity as a leader. Janice shares insights on the diverse workforce at Neighborhood House, the significance of culturally responsive behavioral health care, and the need for continuous learning in leadership roles.   Connect with Dr. Julie Pham: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/ * Website: https://curiositybased.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/ Connect with Dr. Janice Deguchi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicedeguchi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicedeguchi/]   #curiosity #socialservices #communityaction #nonprofit #behavioralhealth #diversity #leadership #communityengagement #immigrant support #CuriosityAtWork

#27 Curiosity in pharmaceuticals with Dr. Andrew Robertson

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Dr. Andrew Robertson, VP and Head of Global Regulatory Policy and Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, about how curiosity drives innovation in drug development and health policy. Andrew shares how he built a global team to tackle near- and long-term regulatory challenges using cloud-based tools, AI, and patient-centered strategies. With a background in science, law, and public service, he reveals how curiosity fuels smarter decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and faster patient access to life-saving therapies. Connect with Dr. Julie Pham: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/ * Website: https://curiositybased.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/ Connect with Dr. Andrew Robertson: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asrobertson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/asrobertson/]   #AndrewRobertson #TakedaPharma #CuriosityAtWork #PharmaLeadership #RegulatoryInnovation #PatientAccess #HealthPolicy #DrugDevelopment #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare