Conversation with Cathy Skinner

Becoming My Stronger Me

In this episode, we’re joined by Cathy Skinner, an executive healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in building businesses and launching innovative products and services that manage healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. Cathy is passionate about growing healthcare organizations from ideation to commercialization, empowering patients to thrive along the way.

Cathy’s impressive career includes launching three companies that focus on providing essential products and services for cancer patients and their loved ones. She’s a visionary leader who brings together top talent and subject matter experts to create differentiated patient experiences. Cathy holds two patents and has formed a strategic collaboration with Mayo Clinic to build an implantable medical device company. She has also led a clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute and coached over 400 cancer patients through physical activity and nutrition.

Before becoming an entrepreneur and healthcare leader, Cathy was an accomplished athlete and college volleyball coach. Her athletic background has deeply influenced her professional journey. The discipline, resilience, and teamwork she honed on the court have become the foundation of her approach to leadership and innovation. Whether she’s guiding a startup from ideation to commercialization or leading a strategic partnership, Cathy applies the lessons learned from sports—like perseverance, adaptability, and a relentless focus on goals—to overcome challenges and achieve success.

In this episode, Cathy shares insights from her eclectic career, which began as an athlete and evolved into a journey of entrepreneurship and healthcare innovation. She discusses the importance of executive leadership, business development, and the many roles she’s played in MedTech, digital health, and more. Cathy’s clients span various industries, and they consistently describe her as an inventive, collaborative, and transformational leader passionate about improving the well-being of others.
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