Whether you’re a seasoned executive or someone just starting to find your voice, the traditional "playbook" for leadership often feels a bit... rigid. We’re taught that authority looks and acts a certain way, but what happens when those standard definitions don't fit who you actually are?
What if everything you’ve been taught about leadership is wrong?
In this bold, deeply personal TEDx talk, Corina B. Clark, shatters the stereotypes that still limit who gets to lead and how.
Drawing on lessons from unconventional spaces including dance studios, pageants, and hospital war zones, she reveals how the real power to change the world is forged in unexpected places, and by unexpected people. Corina is a former NBA cheerleader turned nationally recognised healthcare leader who brings creative precision to crisis response and healthcare transformation. She’s known for blending performance artistry with executive strategy to deliver game-changing results.
As COO of a leading healthcare system and President-Elect of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders, Corina has led initiatives that boosted ambulatory procedures by 800%, saved major hospitals from closure, and generated millions in revenue. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop emergency protocols now adopted across multiple hospital systems.
Her paediatric programs have cut readmission rates by 15%, showcasing her passion for innovation and measurable impact. Corina’s story proves that the most powerful solutions often come from those who dare to lead differently.
