People Behind The Care Series

What does leadership look like when compassion comes first? 

In this episode, host and Clinical Psychologist at South Coast Private Hospital Gabrielle Sivertsen, sits down with Erin Ash, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Coast Private and Kellyville Private, two private mental health hospitals.  

Erin shares her decades long journey in healthcare and how staying accessible, listening deeply and genuinely caring for people can reshape a workplace.  

She reveals her hands-on approach as a leader showing that supporting staff and patients isn’t just good practice, it’s good leadership.

She talks about building cultures that value growth, embracing diversity and creating space for women to step into decision‑making roles. Erin’s philosophy is simple but powerful; when leaders put people at the centre, everything else improves.

If you're a healthcare professional, aspiring leader or anyone passionate about making a real difference, this episode offers thoughtful insights in compassionate leadership that proves doing good is good business.

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