VARIAN
Remaining agile in such an environment is vital , so Rebecca is always looking to learn from new ideas and approaches . She undertook years of study prior to entering the workforce , first studying biochemical science at The University of Technology Sydney . Now Rebecca is studying a Master ’ s degree in Health Economics .
“ My kids think I ’ m way too old to be at uni ,” laughs Rebecca . “ Continued learning and continuing to add value to the business and to customers – that is what motivates me . We are very fortunate in Australia that we ’ re able to access continued education . The landscape in healthcare is changing and a growth mindset is a major competitive advantage .”
“ Members of our team have endured hotel quarantine to ensure that there was no breakdown in service support for our patients ”
REBECCA CORTIULA SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR , VARIAN
“ It helps you be comfortable taking personal risks and striving for higher stretch goals . That generally leads to higher motivation and development , which means lower stress , lower anxiety , lower chances of depression and a higher performance overall . It helps you come up with new ideas and novel solutions for patient care .”
Rebecca is conscious to take care of her wellbeing while managing multiple priorities . “ I try to make sure that I get fresh air and sunshine every day - even 15 minutes at lunchtime ,” she says . “ I do try to get a walk in each morning . I ' ll listen to a podcast and gather some new perspectives . At bedtime , I ’ ve got to wind down and I do that by reading . The only screen time I have is my Kindle , then I can switch off and get a decent night ' s sleep .”
While the healthcare environment has evolved , some things remain frustratingly similar . Gender diversity is one area that needs greater attention . “ I was looking at the latest gender gap report , and unfortunately we appear to have gone backwards . We won ’ t close the gap for another 125 years – which is a really scary statistic . I think it ’ s so
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