What do clinical trials, leadership, and mountain biking have in common?

More than you think.

In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with clinical pharmacology expert Graham Wood, who has led over 350 first-in-human trials, to explore how innovation actually happens—under pressure, with uncertainty, and through collaboration.

You’ll learn:

• Why scientists are always “selling” ideas
• How great leaders build teams that don’t depend on them
• How to make decisions when you don’t have all the data
• Why discomfort is a sign of growth—not failure
• Where drug development is heading (and how AI is changing everything)

If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high performer navigating complexity, this episode will shift how you think about risk, leadership, and progress.

Guest: Graham Wood
Host: Dr. Wayne Pernell

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