How to break the mold of modern leadership | Corina B Clark | TEDxSwansea

What if everything you’ve been taught about leadership is wrong? In this bold, deeply personal TEDx talk, Corina B. Clark, a nationally recognized healthcare executive 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 recognized healthcare leader who brings creative precision to crisis response and healthcare transformation. Named one of Becker's "Top COOs to Know," 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 pediatric 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. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx