OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions https://onpoint-mentor-sessions.podbean.com Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, hosts engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Science:Life Sciences 1440 episodic Acceleration Point Acceleration Point No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21343224/Mentor_Sessions_Podcast_2ar61w.png OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions https://onpoint-mentor-sessions.podbean.com 144 144 A Conversation with Medical Affairs Leader Dr. Davida White A Conversation with Medical Affairs Leader Dr. Davida White https://onpoint-mentor-sessions.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-medical-affairs-leader-dr-davida-white/ https://onpoint-mentor-sessions.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-medical-affairs-leader-dr-davida-white/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:55:00 -0300 onpoint-mentor-sessions.podbean.com/0d25714f-35e4-3701-a88b-160b09adf18e In our inaugural episode of OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions, Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, begins a new podcast series designed to uncover the mindsets, habits, and behaviors that define exceptional leaders in Medical Affairs.

Inspired by The Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss, each episode follows a consistent set of reflective questions that reveal how accomplished mentors think, lead, and develop others. This series shines a light on the people behind the titles by talking to those who elevate teams through authenticity, curiosity, and purpose-driven leadership.

To open the series, Linda welcomed Dr. Davida J. White, M.D., Head of CVM Field Medical Affairs (National Team, Strategy & Ops, Training & Development) at Johnson & Johnson. Together, they explore how mentorship, empowerment, and gratitude shape enduring leadership in Medical Affairs.

Connect with Davida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davida-j-white-m-d/

OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions Podcast delivers engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Hosted by Linda Traylor, each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders.

OnPoint is available on several podcast platforms, including the Acceleration Point YouTube channel.

Davida’s Recommended Book:  Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfill Your Potential by Dr. Carol S. Dweck

[00:00]  Welcome to The Mentor Sessions: Why This Podcast Exists  [04:20]  Meet Dr. Davida White: A Leader with Purpose [10:15]  The Mindset Shift: Scaling Impact from One Patient to Many [17:40]  What Exceptional Leadership Looks Like in Medical Affairs [26:55]  Career Growth, Networking, and Lessons Learned [36:10]  Future-Ready Skills: AI, Agility, and the Power of Continuous Learning [44:50]  Habits, Mentors, and the Leadership Mindset [54:20]  What We Do Matters: Davida’s Message to Medical Affairs

]]> In our inaugural episode of OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions, Linda Traylor, VP of Medical Excellence at Acceleration Point, begins a new podcast series designed to uncover the mindsets, habits, and behaviors that define exceptional leaders in Medical Affairs.

Inspired by The Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss, each episode follows a consistent set of reflective questions that reveal how accomplished mentors think, lead, and develop others. This series shines a light on the people behind the titles by talking to those who elevate teams through authenticity, curiosity, and purpose-driven leadership.

To open the series, Linda welcomed Dr. Davida J. White, M.D., Head of CVM Field Medical Affairs (National Team, Strategy & Ops, Training & Development) at Johnson & Johnson. Together, they explore how mentorship, empowerment, and gratitude shape enduring leadership in Medical Affairs.

Connect with Davida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davida-j-white-m-d/

OnPoint: The Mentor Sessions Podcast delivers engaging conversations with Medical Affairs and Field Medical leaders on the power of mentorship and coaching. Hosted by Linda Traylor, each podcast uncovers practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons to inspire and prepare the next generation of medical leaders.

OnPoint is available on several podcast platforms, including the Acceleration Point YouTube channel.

Davida’s Recommended Book:  Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfill Your Potential by Dr. Carol S. Dweck

[00:00]  Welcome to The Mentor Sessions: Why This Podcast Exists 
[04:20]  Meet Dr. Davida White: A Leader with Purpose
[10:15]  The Mindset Shift: Scaling Impact from One Patient to Many
[17:40]  What Exceptional Leadership Looks Like in Medical Affairs
[26:55]  Career Growth, Networking, and Lessons Learned
[36:10]  Future-Ready Skills: AI, Agility, and the Power of Continuous Learning
[44:50]  Habits, Mentors, and the Leadership Mindset
[54:20]  What We Do Matters: Davida’s Message to Medical Affairs

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