Joanna Sinclair

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About Joanna Sinclair

As the Chief Wellbeing Officer at Health NZ, I am applying my skills and credentials in clinical leadership and organisational wellbeing to support and empower my fellow doctors and health professionals. I have over 12 years of experience as a Consultant Anaesthetist and a special interest in doctors' health and wellbeing. I am passionate about creating a culture of courage, integrity, and compassion in the healthcare sector, promoting a psychologically safe workplace where ‘armour’ is not necessary or rewarded. I am also involved in the Health Roundtable Workplace Wellbeing Group and the ANZCA Wellbeing SIG Executive Committee, where I collaborate with other experts and stakeholders to promote best practices and innovative solutions for staff wellbeing. I believe in the words of Maya Angelou:"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." There is a wealth of research out there showing the importance of a thriving healthcare workforce. We need to do better.