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Public Health Spotlight with Lincoln, Director of Public Health, Torbay

Welcome to another episode of Public Health Spotlight, brought to you by Panoramic Associates in partnership with ADPH.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lincoln, Director of Public Health for Torbay, for an open and thought-provoking conversation exploring his journey in public health leadership, from his childhood in Nevis in the Caribbean to leading public health initiatives across the UK.

Lincoln reflects on how community, collaboration, and curiosity shaped his early years and continue to influence his leadership style today. He shares insights into building high-performing teams, leading through major public health challenges, and ensuring communities remain at the heart of decision-making.

The conversation explores key moments throughout Lincoln’s career, including building a public health team from the ground up, responding to nationally significant public health incidents, and championing innovative approaches to improving health outcomes. Along the way, he offers practical leadership lessons, reflections on mentoring the next generation, and thoughts on the evolving role of public health in a rapidly changing world.

* Lincoln’s journey from the Caribbean into UK public health leadership
* The importance of community-led and asset-based approaches
* Building a public health team from scratch in North Yorkshire
* Leading through major public health incidents and crises
* Innovative approaches to suicide prevention and community engagement
* Reimagining the Director of Public Health Annual Report
* The importance of public health representation at senior leadership level
* Mentoring, resilience, and developing future leaders

Takeaways

* Why curiosity and lifelong learning are essential leadership traits
* The power of communities in improving health outcomes
* Lessons from building teams and leading organisational change
* How the role of the Director of Public Health continues to evolve
* Advice for aspiring public health leaders navigating their careers

Whether you're working in public health, local government, healthcare, or simply interested in leadership and community impact, this episode offers valuable insights, practical lessons, and inspiration from a leader dedicated to improving lives.

Thank you for tuning in to Public Health Spotlight: A Panoramic Associates Podcast. For more expert discussions on public health, be sure to subscribe. Visit our website at panoramicassociates.co.uk to learn more about our work in the public health sector. This podcast is produced in collaboration with the Association of Directors of Public Health.

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Welcome to a compelling episode of Public Health Spotlights. In partnership with ADPH, we’re joined by Peter Roderick, Director of Public Health in York, for a candid and inspiring conversation about his unconventional journey into public health leadership.

Peter Roderick opens up about starting his career in music before pivoting into public health—a journey shaped by a lifelong fascination with the interplay of art and science. He discusses the motivations that led him to stay rooted in York, how his Christian faith and commitment to the local community have influenced his approach, and the philosophies guiding his work.

This episode explores key moments and projects from Peter Roderick’s career, including leading successful tobacco control initiatives, building frontline partnerships, and championing equity, justice, and hope in health service delivery. He delves into the influential literature—like the Marmot Report and Julian Tudor Hart’s research—that has informed his population-focused mindset, and shares candid reflections on leadership as an “introverted” director dedicated to team diversity, inclusion, and humility.

Tune in for honest insights on:

- Navigating a non-traditional path from music to public health leadership

- How art and science combine to tell powerful health stories and inform strategy

- The critical impact of the Marmot Report and Sick Individuals, Sick Populations

- Defining projects: tobacco control, founding local centers of excellence, and frontline engagement

- The importance of faith, community connection, and optimism in driving public health improvement

- National work with ADPH on addictions policy and commercial determinants of health

- Building and empowering diverse local teams in a changing city

Whether you’re curious about public health storytelling, leadership beyond the spotlight, practical approaches to equity and prevention, or how values and lived experience shape a director’s vision, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives, practical wisdom, and a deep passion for community health.

Highlights:

- Art, science, and narrative: the toolkit of an effective public health director

- Bridging local and national impact through service, policy, and advocacy

- Why justice, equity, and optimism matter in health leadership

- Practical lessons on developing inclusive, resilient teams

Don’t miss this honest and insightful look into local public health leadership and innovation. Subscribe to Public Health Spotlights for more explorations into the stories, strategies, and people driving change in our communities.

Thank you for tuning in to Public Health Spotlight: A Panoramic Associates Podcast. For more expert discussions on public health, be sure to subscribe. Visit our website at panoramicassociates.co.uk to learn more about our work in the public health sector. This podcast is produced in collaboration with the Association of Directors of Public Health.

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Public Health Spotlights. Join host Callum Gardiner as he sits down with Prof Lisa McNally, Director of Public Health at Worcestershire County Council, for a conversation about her unique journey from psychology into the heart of public health leadership.
Lisa McNally reflects on her career path, the pivotal moments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how supporting community autonomy has transformed health outcomes. She dives into the philosophy behind empowering neighbourhoods, shares practical examples like the award-winning Priority Neighbourhood Development Program, and discusses the real impact of community-led change.

Together, they tackle big questions around prevention vs care, demonstrate how stories are just as vital as data, and unpick the challenges of tackling inequality, poverty, and social isolation. Prof Lisa McNally also opens up about leadership, her team’s national recognition, working collaboratively with the NHS, and the personal lessons she’s learned along the way including the power of mindfulness and finding joy in community work.

Whether you’re interested in how neighbourhood action changes lives, strategies for maximizing limited public health budgets, balancing data with lived experience, or advice for building effective teams, this episode is full of honest insights, actionable wisdom, and unwavering passion for public health.

Highlights:

- From psychology to public health: a career built on championing behaviour change and communities
- How community autonomy and investment sparks lasting transformation
- Insights behind the Priority Neighbourhood Development Program’s success and recognition
- Balancing prevention with care and immediate impact in public health
- Tackling poverty, inequality, and social isolation in Worcestershire
- Collaboration strategies with the NHS and maximizing team potential
- Leadership lessons: building trust, fostering positivity, and nurturing wellbeing

Don’t miss this deeply human and practical exploration of local public health innovation and leadership. Subscribe for more stories and strategies from Public Health Spotlights.

Thank you for tuning in to Public Health Spotlight: A Panoramic Associates Podcast. For more expert discussions on public health, be sure to subscribe. Visit our website at panoramicassociates.co.uk to learn more about our work in the public health sector. This podcast is produced in collaboration with the Association of Directors of Public Health.