From the Desk of Jo
Rounding Out the Year: What 2025 Taught Me About Capacity, Connection, Leadership and Being Human
By Jo Muirhead Every December, I try to sit down and make sense of the year that was. Not from a performance lens, not from a “did I hit my goals?”...
Alone at the Top: Why Health Business Owners Are Quietly Lonely
By Jo Muirhead We built our businesses to be with people—to help clients, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our communities. Yet for...
If You’ve Ever Said “I’m Trauma-Informed,” Watch This
Previously I published a blog called “Are You Trauma-Informed or Just Trauma-Aware?” It resonated — hard. Because let’s be honest: a lot of health...
Are You Trauma-Informed, or Just Trauma-Aware? Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think
You’ve probably seen it everywhere: “We offer trauma-informed care.” It’s on websites, in bios, on funding applications, and whispered through...
Handling Objections With Ease: Why They’re Not Rejections (And How to Respond With Confidence)
Have you ever had that sinking feeling when someone pushes back after you’ve shared your fee, explained your service, or invited them to take the...
The Book That Helped Me Name the Real Burnout
This is not another self-care book. The Capacity Code by Valerie Lynn Somerville Harris is the handbook we’ve been waiting for. At a time when so...
When You Can’t Be Consistent (But You’ve Already Created So Much)
Being consistent is hard. Being consistent when you’re living with a chronic, unpredictable neurological condition? That’s next level hard. Over the...
Burnout Isn’t the End of the Story — It’s the Beginning of a Different One
Burnout has become so common in health and allied health professions that we almost say it like it’s a badge of honour. “I’m burnt out” has become...
It’s Not Burnout, It’s Moral Injury: Why Clinicians Are Leaving
For years, we've told ourselves we're just tired. Overwhelmed. A bit crispy around the edges. The language of burnout has dominated our professional...
What to Do When You Can’t Recruit — 5 Ways to Boost Revenue Without Hiring
Let’s just name the elephant in the room: recruitment is hard right now. Finding the right people, the right fit, managing expectations, and keeping...
Accelerating Action Starts with You: The Power of Rest for Women Who Lead
International Women’s Day is about celebrating the impact of women and accelerating action toward a more equal and empowered world. Women are...
How Your Word of the Year Works Every Day
Your word of the year is an anchor. When chosen without internal conflict, it becomes your guide—keeping you on track toward your goals and stopping...