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I‘m on a mission to help health professional grow successful, sustainable and profitable private practices by knowing their worth, understanding their experience and owning their influence!
When we know that we are serving our client‘s to the best of our ability, because we have taken care of ourselves and have all the resources we need to be powerful clinicians – then we can help our client‘s achieve remarkable and long lasting transformation!

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The Cost of Overwork: Finding Balance and Preventing Burnout in Allied Health – Interview with Yolanda Harper

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Last week, Jo was joined by therapist and writer Yolanda Harper to discuss Yolanda’s book, Soul Sabbatical. You can listen to that conversation here.

While supporting Yolanda with the writing of Soul Sabbatical, Jo realised that she needed to take a sabbatical to address her burnout, work and life. So in this episode, the tables (and microphone) are turned and Yolanda returns to the podcast to interview Jo about her sabbatical experience. 

In this episode, Jo and Yolanda discuss:

  • The emotional response Jo had when she first read the manuscript of Yolanda’s book
  • The moment Jo realised that she had not been living in alignment and knew she needed to take a sabbatical
  • The crucial role support played in Jo’s sabbatical
  • What the hardest part of taking a sabbatical was for Jo (it might surprise you)
  • Jo’s biggest takeaway from her sabbatical experience and
  • What Jo would say to someone who was considering taking a sabbatical.

About Yolanda Harper: While many authors know all of their lives that they want to become published, Yolanda Harper’s first book, Soul Sabbatical, started as a series of journal entries written during a burn out “meltdown” that led to her taking a sabbatical from her roles as a trauma and relationship therapist, researcher, trainer, mental health thought leader, and business owner/entrepreneur. As she shared more about her experience, she realised how much people resonate with the idea of a sabbatical, but don’t know how to step back from the demands of hustle culture to take one.

Yolanda is a warm hearted music and nature lover who has a strong faith and likes #TrailLife.  She is real; a therapist, mental health thought leader, entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Soul Sabbatical Doula, wife, and Mama always to her grown children – but a human first.

You can find Yolanda at https://yolandaharper.com 

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The Hidden Cost of Caring: Burnout and Vicarious Trauma in Healthcare – Interview with Yolanda Harper – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast

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In this episode, Jo is joined by therapist and writer Yolanda Harper. 

Yolanda is a therapist based in Florida who is a specialist in trauma. It was in the process of supporting Yolanda with the writing of her first book, Soul Sabbatical, Jo realised that she needed to take a sabbatical too and address her burnout, her work and her life.

In this episode, Jo and Yolanda discuss:

  • the concept of vicarious trauma 
  • that you don’t work in the traditional field of ‘trauma’ you are likely to be dealing with clients who have experienced traumatic events,   
  • the difference between vicarious trauma and burnout
  • the shame and stigma associated with burnout
  • how Yolanda arrived at the point of realising she needed a sabbatical, and
  • why a sabbatical is not a holiday.

About Yolanda Harper: While many authors know all of their lives that they want to become published, Yolanda Harper’s first book, Soul Sabbatical, started as a series of journal entries written during a burn out “meltdown” that led to her taking a sabbatical from her roles as a trauma and relationship therapist, researcher, trainer, mental health thought leader, and business owner/entrepreneur. As she shared more about her experience, she realised how much people resonate with the idea of a sabbatical, but don’t know how to step back from the demands of hustle culture to take one.

Yolanda is a warm hearted music and nature lover who has a strong faith and likes #TrailLife.  She is real; a therapist, mental health thought leader, entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Soul Sabbatical Doula, wife, and Mama always to her grown children – but a human first.

You can find Yolanda at https://yolandaharper.com 

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From Symposium to Sabbatical: The Catalyst for Change – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast

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In this solo episode of the Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast, Jo shares what prompted her to take a sabbatical. 

In fact, Jo shares the presentation she was in the midst of giving during the 2023 Future-Proofing Health Professionals Symposium when she realised that she was not living in integrity and that things in her work and life had to change. 

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Season 4 Premiere: Triumph, Turmoil, and Transformation – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of the Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast. 

Burnout is a major challenge facing allied health professionals. So in this episode, Jo shares her personal story about why she is so passionate about this topic, the very public moment she realised that she was not living in integrity, her experience of realising she was burnout and depressed and the changes she has since made in her business and her life. 

This season the conversations about burnout are very real, open and honest. And while the conversations are very heavy, you will also be inspired to determine how you as a practitioner and the profession as a whole can thrive despite the challenges we face on a daily basis. 

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Prelude to Season 4 – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast

Welcome back to the Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast.

In this prelude to season 4, Jo shares the focus of this season which is burnout. It is an important but necessary conversation we must have as allied health professionals.

Jo also shares an opportunity for you to use Jo’s voice to amplify your message with the allied health professional community by sponsoring an episode of the podcast

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2024 Season 4 Podcast Sponsorship

Navigating the Coaching Maze Unveiling Your Learning Style and Finding the Right Mentor – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast Season 3 Finale!

The theme of this season of the Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast has been to equip allied health professionals to make more informed decisions about what support they need in their practice so they can thrive, rather than just survive. 

So in the final episode of Season 3, Jo reflects on one of the most common questions asked by allied health professionals; how do I find a coach? 

But before you think about looking for a coach, Jo has a question for you. A question you should consider and know the answer to before you seek out a coach. 

Plus she explores a question you should be considering if you are running a course or workshop.

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Navigating the Boundaries Coaching vs. Therapy in Private Practice with Patrick Casale – A Candid Conversation on Building Success Without Compromise

Warning: this episode includes explicit language so you may want to skip this episode, use headphones or listen at a time when there are no sensitive ears around.

Many allied health professionals look to coaching as a way to diversify and maximise their income. But what is the distinction between coaching and therapy and what are some of the pitfalls for therapists who want to offer coaching services?

That’s the topic of this week’s conversation with Patrick Casale. After serving the community as a mental health professional for over a decade, Patrick began to leverage his ability to build and create authentic relationships to launch a successful 7-figure group practice and private coaching business. He is now a speaker, retreat planner, podcast host and business strategist. 

In this conversation, Jo and Patrick discuss:

    • What is the difference between therapy and coaching, and how to recognise the boundary between the two, 
    • What is coaching in the context of private practice and how it’s different from therapy, 
    • The pitfalls commonly faced by therapists who seek to add coaching to their practice,
    • How the lack of accountability in coaching can put both you and your client at risk, and
    • The top 3 things health professionals need to pay attention to now, and in the future.

You can find out more about Patrick at https://www.allthingspractice.com/ or by following @allthingsprivatepractice on all the socials. Plus you can also listen to Patrick’s podcast, All Things Private Practice Podcast. 

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Mastering the Future of Allied Health: Unveiling the Power of Professional Quality Coaching in an Era of AI and Social Intelligence – with Cathy Love

​Coaching, consulting and training are three services often needed by allied health professionals who want to build a successful and sustainable practice. But what is the difference between them, how can you make sure you get the right support at the right time and what trends will allied health professions face in the next few years? Those questions (and more) are the topic of this wide-ranging conversation with Cathy Love. 

Cathy is an Accredited Coach, Occupational Therapist, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Optimist, and lover of pearls. She is the founding Director at Nacre Consulting, a company that provides practical business coaching programs dedicated to creating brilliance in others. Her clients include allied health business owners who manage businesses of all shapes and sizes. Cathy is also a Speaker, Podcaster and Author who is committed to being helpful and sharing what she knows far and wide. Cathy’s philosophy is that your business should enable your lifestyle and leave the world a better place.

In this conversation, Jo and Cathy explore:

    • 3 questions you should thinking about when choosing to work with a coach,
    • The surprising measures of success that have nothing to do with the profitability of your practice, 
    • What the allied health field could look like in 2 years time and the trends that allied health professionals will need to address, and
    • The surprising skills and knowledge you will need to improve and develop as an allied health professional. 

You can connect with Cathy via her website at https://www.nacre.com.au/, in the Private Practice Made Perfect Facebook group or you can listen to the Private Practice Made Perfect podcast.

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Visual Currency: The Power of Headshots and Branding in Building Trust with Health Professionals with John Lindroth

When it comes to marketing your practice, questions about the need and value of headshots are very common. So in this episode, Jo is joined by John Lindroth who is a specialised headshot photographer.

Jo and John discuss the surprising problem with selfies, why the angle of your headshot can affect how much you are trusted by your audience and (potential) clients, why getting your friend who has a good camera to take your headshots isn’t enough if you want to build a trusted and successful practice and why it’s important to keep them up to date.

John has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Computer Science from Juniata College, and a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Computing from the Medical University of South Carolina. He spent the first 25 years of his career as a programmer. Since John has spent the last 10 years in the behavioural health field as an office manager in his wife’s group practice.  As a photographer, John started shooting professionally in 2010, with a subject matter of “anything but weddings”. As the pandemic started coming to an end in 2021, he decided to focus all his interest in headshot photography. 

You can find out more about John at www.summervilleheadshots.com. 

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Courtroom Chronicles Unveiling the Truth Behind Expert Witness Testimonies – With Nicol Stolar Peterson

Sometimes as an allied health professional, you might be asked or called upon to give evidence in legal proceedings. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo is joined by Nicol Stolar-Peterson who is a clinical social worker and experienced expert witness who now coaches therapists to help them prepare for the court environment. 

In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo and Nicol discuss why Nicol says she feels blessed to be an expert witness, why we need to bust the myth about ‘overnight success’ and how Nicol’s practice has arisen from her own experience as an expert witness. 

You can connect with Nicol and find out more about her at https://www.nicolstolar.com/ or via the Kid’s Court & Counselling Centre at https://www.kc-cc.org/ 

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Time, Anxiety, and ADHD Navigating the Intersection of Two Unique Minds – with Amber Hawley

Warning: this episode includes explicit language so you may want to skip this episode, use headphones or listen at a time when there are no sensitive ears around.

It’s hard enough to build and run a sustainable and successful practice. But how do you do that when you have a neurodiverse brain and the tactics and advice often given about running a practice aren’t designed for the way your brain operates? And how do you make sure your practice is more diverse and accessible to those who are neurodivergent?

That’s the question we explore in this week’s episode when Jo is joined by Amber Hawley. Amber is a licensed therapist and business mentor who helps ‘neurospicy’ (as she likes to call it) business owners get $hit done in a sustainable way that decreases the risk of burnout and  increases satisfaction, profitability and overall happiness. 

In this conversation, Jo and Amber discuss: 

  • Amber’s experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s
  • The importance of self-acceptance
  • The ways allied health professionals can unintentionally reinforce shame-based judgements,
  • The importance of understanding the need to adapt business tactics to fit your brain, rather than trying to adapt your brain to fit the tactics, and
  • The advice she would give to allied health professionals to help them support neurospicy clients.

You can find out more about Amber at her websites https://amberhawley.com/ and www.stilldistracted.com (website coming soon) or listen to her podcasts, the Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and the Easily Distracted Therapist wherever you are listening to this. 

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From Cost to Value: Unveiling the True Worth of Coaching in Private Practice – with Frances Harvey

Investing in your practice and career shouldn’t be limited to your professional development. It’s just as important to invest in your development as a practice owner and business owner. 

So in this episode, Jo is joined by Frances Harvey who is a Master Certified Professional Coach and the Founder and Owner of My Solution Services. With over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, Frances brings her considerable experience to helping allied health professionals see their own life potential and move forward.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo and Frances discuss the value that a coach can bring to your practice and career as well as how to manage your overwhelm by determining your top 3 priorities and releasing the rest.

You can find out more about Frances at mysolutionservices.com.

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The Entrepreneurial Synergy: Navigating Trust, Values and Vision in Business Leadership – with Chris Conley

Warning: this episode includes profanity, betrayal trauma and rape trauma so you may want to skip this episode, listen with headphones or listen at a time when there are no sensitive ears around.

It’s one thing to be an Entrepreneurial Clinician, but what is it like to work for one? In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast, Jo is joined by Chris Conley who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and serves as Clinical Director at Turning Point Counseling and Consulting in Virginia which is owned by Lisa Duez, a former guest on the podcast. 

In this episode, Jo and Chris discuss the role of a Clinical Director in a practice, the benefits of engaging a Clinical Director to look after your team, what it’s like to work for an entrepreneurial clinician, why he chooses to remain as an employee given that he has an entrepreneurial spirit and how to spot opportunities in the profession. 

Chris is also a co-founder of Clinician Connection, a group that exists to inspire, equip, and connect mental health professionals to collectively shape a brighter world. Clinician Connection is gearing up for its first-ever conference scheduled for April 18-19, 2024. This event will offer mental health professionals a unique opportunity to unwind, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded peers. You can find details of the Clinician Connection Conference here or find Chris on Facebook. 

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Resilience Unleashed: From Reacting to Responding in the November 2023 Surprise

In this solo episode, Jo shares a major surprise that nearly derailed her plans for her 3 month sabbatical and how activating her resilience changed how Jo responded (rather than reacted) to the situation with a healthier mindset and, as a result, in a healthier way.

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Evolution of Excellence: Transitioning from High Achiever to High Performer – with John Drury

In this special episode of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast, Jo is joined by John Drury who is a Business Mentor who works with business owners to ensure their businesses serve their life. John is also Jo’s husband. 

In this conversation, Jo and John discuss the difference between being a high achiever vs a high performer, why high achievers can be the bottleneck in their business, and the skills needed to manage and lead people. 

John Drury had over 24 years of Senior Leadership experience in the Not-for-Profit sector, and 2 years as General Manager of a small business in Western Sydney, before launching his business mentoring consultancy in 2010. His ‘whole of life’ approach enables busy high achievers to better integrate work with all that is important in their lives. He is the author of the book ‘Integrate’. You can find out more about John (and buy a copy of his book) at his website. 

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Breaking the Competence Trap: A Health Professional’s Journey to Self-Discovery and Renewed Purpose

The competence trap is a common challenge for many allied health professionals. It’s when you realise you are competent at many things, but when you lose sight of the one thing you want to excel at or be known for, you can start to question your ability. So how do you break free of the competence trap in a way that fosters your growth, self-development and self-care? 

In this special solo episode, Jo shares that she has recently realised she is stuck in the competence trap and she shares the surprising step she’s taking over the coming months to break out of it.

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Connecting the Dots Understanding Human Behaviour and Inner Mastery – with Shani Taylor

Warning: this episode includes profanity so you may want to listen with headphones or at a time when there are no sensitive ears around. 

What does it take to build a sustainable and successful practice? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, Jo is joined by Shani Taylor. Shani helps business owners develop self-leadership so they can make more sales and have more impact. Jo & Shani discuss the problem with traditional marketing tactics, why health professionals need to connect rather than diagnose in their marketing and the role that your inner work has in your business success. 

You can find out more about Shani via her website. Shani’s book From Ignored to Adored is available here. 

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The Most Important Tool of Your Trade – Exploring Self-Care and Professional Well-Being

Welcome to the first episode in Season 3 of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast. 

In this solo episode, Jo explores the most important (and arguably the most underestimated) tools of your trade. They aren’t your machines, your tests, your notes or your office – it’s you! So here Jo explores the ways you can look after your personal and professional wellbeing so you can bring the best of who you are to what you do.  

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Unleashing therapreneurial magic: the phenomenon of therabundle – with tamara howell

In this episode, Jo is joined by TheraBundle founder, Tamara Howell to discuss life as an entrepreneurial clinician, the TheraBundle product she’s created and how clinicians can develop their entrepreneurial spirit. 

Tamara is a UK qualified Psychotherapist based in France with an online international private practice. 

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Revolutionising Healthcare: Breaking Free from Transactional Models – Jo’s interview with Alyssa Elgersma

It’s the end of the first season of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast (don’t worry – Jo will be back with season 2 very soon!). 

So previous guest Alyssa Elgersma returns to the podcast to turn the tables (or the microphone) on Jo. In this conversation, Alyssa interviews Jo about her career, her life and why Jo is so passionate about changing the way healthcare is structured so that health professionals can build sustainable careers and thrive professionally and personally. 

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Unlocking Success as a Health Professional: The Power of Focusing on Your Core Practice – with Cyndi Doyle LPC

How do you develop resilience as a health professional and create a sustainable career that enables you to thrive personally and professionally? That’s the question explored in this conversation when Jo is joined by Cyndi Doyle LPC.

Cyndi is a Licensed Professional Counselor, group practice co-owner, founder of Code4Couples®, podcaster, and author of Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship. 

She has spoken nationally and internationally, including at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conferences (IACP), the FBI National Academy Association (FBINAA) Conference, speaking at police spouse conferences throughout the country, and trained at various police departments.

While much of her work focuses on first responders, Cyndi’s stories of embracing and wrestling with living her own bold and authentic life have resulted in her being a sought-after speaker for other health professionals. 

You can connect with Cyndi or find out more about her by visiting her website cyndidoyle.com

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Empowering Clinicians Navigating the Complex World of Clinical Supervision, Consultation, and Keeping Clinicians and Their Clients Safe – with Dr. Amy Parks

Ongoing education is critical to building a thriving practice and career as a health professional. But what are the challenges facing both health professionals and the profession as a whole now and into the future? That’s the topic of this conversation when Jo is joined by Dr Amy Parks.

Dr Parks has 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families as both an educator and psychologist.  Dr. Parks has a Doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialty in developmental neuroscience. She is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist as well as the founder and Clinical Director of WISE Mind Solutions LLC and The Wise Family Counseling, Assessment & Parent Coaching in Virginia.  She is also the founder of the Clinical Supervision Directory – a connection super-highway for supervision-seekers working towards licensure in counselling and social work across the US. 

You can find out more about the Clinical Supervision Directory by visiting https://clinicalsupervisiondirectory.com

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The #1 Concern That New Health Professionals Have About Their Future –  with Alyssa Elgersma

New health professionals can bring fresh insights and different experiences to our profession and our practices. In this conversation, Jo is joined by Alyssa Elgersma to discuss the opportunities, challenges and concerns that new health professionals have about their future in our profession.

Alyssa Elgersman has a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health. She is currently the Program Administrator of Real Connections Counseling. Her professional goal as a therapist is to combine grief and yoga in the counselling room.

You can connect with Alyssa at https://realconnectionscounseling.com

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Unveiling Equitable Practice: Navigating Curiosity, Cultural Competence, and Inclusion in Health Care – with Latasha Matthews LPC

Curiosity can be the greatest asset of a health professional. But what role can curiosity play in helping health professionals develop cultural competence and promote equitable practices so that we’re able to help our clients and patients where they are at? That’s the topic of this episode when Jo is joined by Latasha Matthews LPC.

Latasha is the Clinical Director and founder of Illumination Counseling and Coaching. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical supervisor. She has become known as America’s Emotional Wellness Expert as a result of her work providing guidance and support as it relates to the importance of emotional wellness. Latasha is a Best Selling author of The Dumping Ground and has spoken throughout the United States sharing the importance of boundary setting as a key component to good emotional health. 

You can connect with Latasha via her website at latashamatthews.com.

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Levelling Up Mental Healthcare: Bridging the Gap with Gaming and Evidence-Based Therapy – with Dr Bee Lim

There are many myths associated with gaming and the use of video games. But many studies are now showing game play can be helpful in minimising fatigue, stress and burnout. But how and what role can gaming play in promoting mental health? That’s the topic of this episode when Jo is joined by Bee Lim, Ph.D. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo and Bee also explore the implications for health professionals who don’t start embracing technology and AI.

Bee Lim, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, private practice owner, co-author, and innovative entrepreneurial clinician. With expertise in psycho-oncology and positive psychology gained through her postdoctoral fellowships, Bee brings a fresh and unique perspective to the field of mental health care. Hailing from Malaysia, her proficiency in various Asian dialects enables her to effectively bridge cultural gaps and promote inclusivity in her work. As a featured guest on SBS Radio and an avid researcher, Bee leverages her platform to de-stigmatise mental health and inspires hope among diverse populations.

You can connect with Bee on LinkedIn or via the website thebetunedgame.com

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Breaking Barriers in Aging Care: Unveiling the Impact of Emotional Contagion and Redefining Mental Health in Older Adults – with Julie Bajic Smith

With our ageing population, it’s more important than ever before that the barriers to caring for our elders are addressed. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo discusses how to break down these barriers using entrepreneurial thinking with Dr. Julie Bajic Smith.

Dr Smith is a registered psychologist who has over 15 years clinical experience in aged care. She is a board approved psychology supervisor and she regularly delivers clinical supervision to intern psychologists and other mental health.Julie is also an experienced researcher and writer who has developed several preventative psychological group programs for older adults entering residential care which won Positive Living in Aged Care Awards.

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Unlocking Clinician Fears of Working With Our Elders – with Jill Johnson Young

 

As our population ages, health professionals will see more and more people coming into their clinics living with dementia and who are in desperate need of the support of health professionals. But how do we as health professionals support them and why are many health professionals reluctant to serve the older population? They are two questions explored in this wide-ranging conversation when Jo is joined by Jill Johnson Young.

Jill is the CEO of Central Counseling Services. She specialises in grief and loss, dementia, and end of life, and speaks internationally to therapists, allied health professionals, associations for grief, the funeral industry, and community groups. She has also written several books for children and adults on grief. Jill teaches grief and dementia to therapists, and current courses are on her site. Her most recent book is “The Rebellious Widow,” which weaves some of her story into the book you need to prepare for a coming death, the dying process, and recovery. You can find more about Jill at www.therebelliouswidow.com and www.jilljohnsonyoung.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Future-Proofing Health Professionals Symposium 2023
2020 Profile of Older Americans

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From Clinician to Changemaker Empowering Communities and Redefining Impact – with Weh Yeoh

Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset can help health professionals identify needs and fill gaps in a way that serves the community, creates a successful and sustainable practice and, on a personal level, thrive in their career. 

One person who has done this in a very powerful and impactful way is Weh Yoeh. Weh is a professionally trained physiotherapist who has completed a MA in Development Studies. He has lived, volunteered and worked in Asia for 8 years. He is the founder of OIC Cambodia, an initiative that aims to establish speech therapy as a profession in Cambodia and co-founder of Umbo, a social enterprise bridging the gap for rural children to access allied health services.

In this episode, Jo and Weh discuss the power of entrepreneurial thinking, how to create sustainable growth and how to challenge the status quo.

You can connect with Weh via his website at www.wehyeoh.com or via LinkedIn. You can watch Weh’s TedTalk on Why International Charities Need To Make Themselves Redundant here.

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Creating Multiple Streams of Income for Health Professionals: Embracing Online Opportunities and Amplifying Your Impact – Jo’s interview with Kat Love

Creating multiple streams of income is one of the most important things health professionals can do to build a sustainable practice and it’s a topic Jo is very passionate about. That’s why this week we are sharing a conversation in which Jo was interviewed on this topic by Kat Love. And although this conversation was recorded 6 years ago, now more than ever health professionals want – and need – multiple streams of income. 

Special thanks to Kat for allowing us to share this interview with you today.

Kat Love is a website and private practice marketing expert. Therapists helped Kat heal from childhood sexual abuse, so now they specialise in helping therapists with their websites and marketing. You can find more about Kat at katlove.com

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Navigating the Challenges of Authenticity and Metrics in Healthcare – with Paul Inglizian

There is no doubt that being an allied health professional is rewarding yet challenging. However the metrics often imposed on health professionals by the organisations they work for can make it even more difficult and contribute to burnout within the profession. So how do you balance authenticity and metrics with service delivery in a way that is sustainable? That’s the one of the topics discussed in this wide-ranging conversation when Jo is joined by Paul Inglizian. Paul has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in clinical supervision. 

You can connect with Paul Inglizian via his website at Hope Coast Counseling. 

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Transforming Money Shame: Embracing Profitability For Clinicians In Private Practice – with Julie Herres

Even highly successful health professionals can experience shame around the topic of money and profitability. But how do we release the shame and build sustainable and profitable practices? That’s the topic of this episode when Jo is joined by accountant and speaker Julie Herres. Julis is the author of Profit First for Therapists and the host of the Therapy for Your Money podcast.

In this episode, Jo and Julie discuss:

  • Why practice owners should focus on profit first,
  • The mistakes we often make when making financial decisions,
  • Why you don’t need to be good at maths to run a profitable business,
  • Misconceptions that practice owners often have about what it means to run a successful practice, and
  • The problems facing the allied health profession if practice owners don’t learn to manage money better.

You can connect with Julie via her website. You can also download the free Profit First Getting Started workbook here.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Future-Proofing Health Professionals Symposium 2023
Future-Proofing Health Professionals Facebook group

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The Uncomfortable Truths: Navigating Human-Technology Relationships in Therapy Rooms – with Jake Ernst

Today’s health professionals are faced with an unprecedented challenge: to support and provide care in the rapidly changing landscape of the digital age. But how? That’s the topic of this insightful conversation when Jo is joined by Jake Ernst who is the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health– a mental health clinic for young people and their families in Toronto, Canada. Jake speaks nationally and internationally about the impact technology has on the way we think, feel, communicate, and relate. 

You can connect with Jake via his website. 

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Unveiling the True Power Of Resilience; a Paradigm Shift – with Kylie Warry

It might seem as though the word ‘resilience’ has become overused, especially since the events of 2020. Yet it is mission-critical if you as a health professional are to continue to bring the best of who you are to your work and to your life. In this episode, Jo is joined by Rehabilitation Manager and communications expert, Kylie Warry to discuss a new way of thinking about resilience and she shares a powerful tool that helps you to lean into your existing strengths. 

You can connect with Kylie via her website or find out more about the Resilience Doughnut here.

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Unleashing Entrepreneurial Clinicians, Navigating Mental Health, Marketing and Authenticity – with Ernesto Segismundo

Unleashing Entrepreneurial Clinicians – with Ernesto Segismundo 

It’s often challenging for health professionals to shift from a clinician mindset towards an entrepreneurial one. How do you show up authentically in your marketing and in your practice and how do you look after your mental health while doing so? These are some of the topics Jo explores in this wide-ranging conversation with therapist and serial entrepreneur, Ernesto Segismundo.

You can connect with Ernesto Segismundo via the CAV Academy or on Instagram. 

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The Unexpected Consequences of Betrayal in Entrepreneurship – with Lisa Duez

Betrayal might be an emotion more commonly associated with personal relationships, but struggling with feelings of betrayal (whether or not there has been an actual betrayal) is a common experience many business owners struggle with. So in this conversation, Jo is joined by therapist and coach, Lisa Duez.

You can connect with Rachel Alvater via her business at One Path Consulting. Downsheet her cheat sheet on ways you might be compromising your peace here.

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own your ignorance – with rachel altvater

tIt’s human nature to shy away from admitting what you don’t know (especially after thousands of hours of education and clinical practice). But being able to own your ignorance is not only critical to your client’s well being but your career as a health professional too. That’s the topic of this wide-ranging conversation with Licensed Psychologist and author, Rachel Altvater.

You can connect with Rachel Altvater via her website. You can also find her new book ‘Perspective: Contemplating the Complexities of Our Realities Paperback’ on Amazon.

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abundance, your lifestyle choice

In the last episode, Jo shared some surprising ways that your scarcity mindset might be showing up in your practice and your life. In this episode, she goes on to discuss how abundance is not positive thinking but rather a lifestyle choice and shares 5 things you can do to create more abundance.

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Excuse Me, Your Abundance Of Scarcity Is Showing

Scarcity mentality can limit the growth of your practice, your career and life. But it can sometimes be hard to recognise in your own life. So in this episode, Jo shares 10 surprising ways that she has experienced in her own life or in the lives of the health professionals she works with.

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how the heck did i end up here?

In this solo episode, Jo shares her story. Plus she talks about the self development that comes along with building something of value and why being bored in and with your business is actually the key to growth. 

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SO YOU WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER? – WITH KRISSY MARTINEZ

Becoming a professional speaker is a goal for many allied health professionals who want to create multiple streams of income and share their expertise with a wider audience. 

So in this episode, Jo is joined by Kristin (Krissy) Martinez is the President and CEO of PAX Therapy and Family Services and Kristin Martinez Consulting. In addition, Krissy is a professional speaker who travels the world working with organisations who want to motivate their leaders and help their employees to feel connected, engaged, and excited about the work they do.  

Jo and Krissy discuss:

  • the different ways you can use speaking in your practice and career,
  • things that surprised Krissy about being a professional speaker,
  • the difference between professional speaking and training,
  • why Krissy wanted to become a professional speaker,
  • how to run a business as a speaker and how to market yourself as a speaker,
  • the hardest lessons she learnt about being a professional speaker,

You can find out more about Krissy at PAX Therapy at paxtherapy.com and her speaking practice at krissyspeaks.com.

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How Your Bootstrapping Mindset Is Keeping You Small

Many health professionals begin their private practice journey by bootstrapping their business. But there comes a time when the bootstrapping mindset will keep you stuck and stop your practice from growing. In this episode, Jo shares the question that will help you move from the bootstrapping mindset to a leadership mindset.

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how to create high performance remote teams – with lisa george

Working with remote teams is a challenge for many private practice owners. But how do you build a high performing remote team? In this episode, Jo is joined by Lisa George. Aside from being an Occupational Therapist for almost 30 years, Lisa is also the Remote Team Queen and helps practice owners build effective remote and hybrid teams.

Jo and Lisa discuss:

  • the surprising way Lisa manages her remote team’s productivity, 
  • the challenges faced by many health professionals when transitioning from public heath to private practice,
  • how to balance purpose and profit in your practice,
  • the importance of recruiting people who align with the values of your practice,
  • that trust should be given, not earned, and
  • the importance of creating a win-win for both your practice and your team.

You can find Lisa at Remote Team Queen and Momentum Rehab or via email lisa@remoteteamqueen.com.au.

You can download Lisa’s White Paper – Remote Team King & Queen: How to create an engaged, loyal and thriving workforce, no matter where or how you work here: https://remoteteamqueen.com.au/whitepaper 

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[BONUS] THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CLINICIAN MANIFESTO

 

In this special bonus episode, Jo shares the Entrepreneurial Clinician Manifesto.

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what do you feed a million dollar race horse?

In this solo episode, Jo discusses how health professionals often prioritise others first, and in doing so, sacrifice their own self-care and health in the process and why it’s so important for you to treat your health as your most important asset.

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how to double your capacity to earn – with valerie ling

It’s easy to talk about wellness but hard to implement when you’re a busy health professional. So in this episode, Jo is joined by Clinical Psychologist and business and leadership coach, Valerie Ling. Valerie’s focus is helping people optimise their wellbeing and reduce burnout so they can optimise how they serve and lead others in their health practices and business.

Jo and Valerie discuss:

  • The importance of having your wellness mapped out via what Valerie calls her ‘wellbeing disciplines’ that are ‘non-negotiables’ in her work and life,
  • Why it is your responsibility and duty as a health professional to prioritise your wellbeing,
  • The importance of pausing in your life and how to implement your wellness disciplines with your team, and
  • The ROI on wellness and how it improves your effectiveness and your ability to earn.

Jo and Valerie are hosting a 3 day Health Practitioner’s Retreat in the Blue Mountains from Thursday 27 April to Saturday 29 April 2023. You can find out more and book your spot here. 

You can find Valerie Ling via her website at https://www.valerieling.com/

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when failure isn’t enough to keep us down – with annie porter

In this episode, Jo is joined by Annie Porter who shares her unique perspective on the health profession. Annie has experienced both sides of the health profession, as a nurse and as a patient (after a serious injury left her with a disability) and she now brings her experience and insight to her work as the owner of Porter Practice Management, a values-led business committed to supporting allied health professionals with their business needs.

Jo and Annie discuss the importance of understanding and constantly checking in with your values, why failure is never fatal and how the medical profession’s ethos of ‘do no harm’ can negatively impact a health professional’s perspective of failure in their career and life.

You can find Annie Porter via her website https://www.porterpracticemanagement.com/ or email her at annie@porterpracticemanagement.com.

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HOW CAN I ADD VALUE – WITH ANGELA LOCKWOOD 

In this episode, Jo is joined by Angela Lockwood, an Occupational Therapist, speaker, author and podcast host for a raw and honest conversation about how to thrive as a health professional. Jo and Angela discuss:

  • how to know when you need to change, shift or pivot your practice?
  • the question Angela asks herself in every situation, 
  • the power of our words,
  • the importance of supervision and the risk facing the profession as a result of the lack of development of talent,
  • why clinicians and professionals need to prioritise their health and manage their energy,
  • why you should own your greatness AND acknowledge the things you aren’t great at and
  • the importance of personal development. 

You can find Angela Lockwood at her website www.angelalockwood.com.au

 Resources mentioned in this episode:

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how to do more with the precious energy you do have

Health professionals are living with chronic levels of fatigue that are hard even for us to recognise. So it’s important to learn to manage your energy, not your fatigue. In this episode, Jo shares how you can recognise the difference between fatigue and tiredness, the impact of fatigue on your health and life as well as how you can do more with the precious energy you do have.

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why you need to learn about your energy management

As a health professional, you are expected to manage and handle the emotional loads of your clients, families and yourself. So managing your energy is critical to future-proofing yourself and your career. In this episode, Jo shares why balancing your competence, capacity and capability plays an important role in managing your energy and being ‘fit for purpose’.

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How to Become an Entrepreneurial Clinician?

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneurial Clinician? In this episode, Jo shares the 3 key concepts that will enable you to look after yourself while you look after others.

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From Disillusioned to Fulfilled: How Private Practice Serves the People Providing the Care

We know that finding fulfilment is critical if we are to build successful and sustainable practices as well as attract and retain staff. But how do you do that, especially if you’re feeling disillusioned, disappointed or even enslaved by your work? In this episode, Jo shares how being more invested and curious can help you find more fulfilment and avoid burnout.

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System Overload & Why You Need to Change

How do we run successful and sustainable practices inside an overloaded health system? In this episode, Jo explores the role that private practice can play in changing the system and shares the most common mistake made by clinicians in setting up a practice. Finally Jo shares 3 key questions that will help to prevent burnout and enable you to get the best out of yourself and your staff while operating in this high-pressure environment.

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What is an Entrepreneurial Clinician & Why You Need to Know

Having both an entrepreneurial mindset and a clinical mindset is critical to build a successful, sustainable and profitable practice. But what does it mean to be an ‘entrepreneurial clinician’ and how do you balance both mindsets? In this week’s episode, Jo shares 10 examples of clinical thinking versus entrepreneurial thinking and how you can learn to use them to build your practice.

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Here It Is – The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast!

Welcome to the first episode of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast! In this episode, Jo shares her background and experience and why it’s more important than ever before that health professionals have the tools to build a successful, sustainable and profitable practice.

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How to harness Entrepreneurial Thinking as a health professional

It is my passion to help health professionals do the work they love the way they love to do it with the people they are best able to serve.

The COVID era has provided us with both the NEED to embrace entrepreneurial thinking and also the opportunity to practice entrepreneurial thinking.

I was thrilled when Katie Cannon on Gold Medal Coaching invited me to be an expert on her virtual interview series. speaking into entrepreneurial thinking for health professionals, and why we need to let go of our fear of risk and embrace our superpowers as health professionals to help us manage uncertainty.

This episode is brought to you by You The Entrepreneurial  Clinician.  A training and group coaching community for health professionals who want to tap into their entrepreneurial thinking and future-proof their business.

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Interview 8: Taking Risks and Solving Problems with Jo Muirhead, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Founder & Coach, Interviewed by Nicola Moras

As an engaging speaker, coach and mentor, she empowers health professionals to take control of their own lives and build successful, sustainable and profitable practices. After all, how can you look after someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself first?

You can learn more about Jo here:

www.purpleco.com.au

www.jomuirhead.com

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Interview 7: Are we as educators letting clinicians down? with Dr Julie Merriman, Assoc Professor, Assoc Dean, Head of Counselling Tarleton State University

Dr. Julie Merriman (Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, CSC) has had a successful academic career in the USA. She is a Professor and Associate Dean and is the Head of Counselling at Tarleton State University in Texas. We share a passion for closing the gap between graduation and work readiness.

You can learn more about Julie here:
https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.com/
Resources available at https://juliemerrimancoaching.com/

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Interview 6: ‘You don’t have to be the one who fixes everyone’ with Dean Lawler, Physiotherapist and Co Director

Dean is a private practice owner of 4 sites in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia. He has an incredible passion for raising new graduates, and is equally passionate about the communities that he operates in.

Connect:

www.physioportmacquarie.com.au
LinkedIn @dean-lawler
Facebook @Private-practice-prepared

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Interview 5: ‘You’ve got to be able to live and breathe what you do’ with Anastasia Massouras, Psychotherapist and CEO

CEO of Pure Insights and an allied health employment services agency.

Connect with Anastasia

www.pureinsights.com.au

www.bringhappyback.com.au

Facebook @anastasiabhb

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Interview 4: ‘Relationships, service, and consistency bring BIG results’ with Jeffery Jenkins, Podiatrist, Founder & Co-Director

Jeff is a podiatrist with a vision of how patients can receive better services. That led to
him creating a large multidisciplinary allied health practice in the west of Sydney, currently with two sites and plans for more.

Connect with Jeff

www.onepointhealth.com.au

Facebook @onepointhealth
LinkedIn @jeffery-jenkins

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Interview 3: ‘Do you have enough crazy for this?’ with Cathy Love. Occupational Therapist, Author, Business Coach

Cathy is an Occupational Therapist, speaker, presenter and trainer who has presented workshops all over Australia and internationally. She also works with allied health professionals who are keen to develop powerful and profitable businesses that create a positive impact on their owners, their teams, and their clients.

Connect with Cathy
 www.nacre.com.au
 Facebook @privatepracticemadeperfect and @nacreconsulting
 LinkedIn @cathylove

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Interview 2: ‘Clinicians we need you’ with Mari Lee, Psychotherapist, Coach, Author, Advocate, Speaker

Connect with Mari
www.thecounselorscoach.com

www.shineretreatforwomen.com

www.growthcounselingservices.com

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Interview 1: ‘Always remember your value’ with Angela Lockwood, Occupational Therapist, Author, Speaker and Champion of People

Contact with Angela:

www.angelalockwood.com.au
Social sites @angelalockwood_

More information about the book – www.jomuirhead.com/book

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Being called to level up in your Private Practice?

Here is how you do it.

Thank you for joining me. I look forward to being of value to you.