Dr. Beth Harrison: Game Theory, Hospital Turnarounds, and The Courage to Live Authentically

Episode 029 of the Badass Leaders Podcast

From the streets of Savannah to the boardrooms of European hospitals, Dr. Beth Harrison’s life is a masterclass in resilience and bold leadership. In this powerful episode, she shares her journey of growing up adopted in a conservative Southern home, later discovering the truth about her birth, and turning life’s challenges into unstoppable momentum.

Dr. Harrison reveals how sailing and game theory shaped her leadership style, why she left a secure career to launch a healthcare consulting firm from scratch, and how she went on to turn around struggling hospitals while navigating high-stakes conflicts in Germany’s healthcare system. Her story is raw, inspiring, and filled with lessons on courage, vulnerability, and the power of truly seeing humans as humans.

Learn more about Beth Harrison at:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.harrison.16547008
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_beth2017/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-elizabeth-harrison-60054372/

Mentioned this episode:

• Good to Great by Jim Collins
• A Beautiful Mind (film, referenced for game theory)
• Dallas TV series — “Who Shot J.R.?” storyline
• Rotary International Scholarship (for study in Germany)
• University of Georgia (UGA) — “Double Dawg” program
• UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
• Humboldt University, East Berlin
• 628 Dirt Rooster: https://www.youtube.com/@628DirtRooster
• Cathleen Quigley’s Interview: https://youtu.be/A1FVVQ1hmi4?si=RZk9KRJdl_u9BC9X

About Angela:
Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.

Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.

About The AGN Group:
At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at hello@TheAGNGroup.com to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.

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