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It’s the early hours of the morning. I’m lying here feeding my baby, and my mind is gently circling back to a client I saw yesterday for the first time.

I’m replaying parts of the session, not just wha...

A Leadership Role You Never Planned For… But Here You Are.

Most veterinary leaders do not step into leadership because they planned to. It just happened.

Maybe you were the most experienced. Maybe y...

The Illusion of Safety in Information

We live in a time where information is everywhere. If you have a problem, there is an article, a YouTube video, or even AI that can give you an answer in seconds...

 In case you need to read and run – here’s the essence of my message in a nutshell:
❤️ Be careful what you wish for…because you might just get it.
❤️ And sometimes, what you get is even better than wh...

One of the most valuable leadership lessons I’ve learned—one that took me a long time to fully understand—is this: Your team is a reflection of you 

“But Rachael…” I hear you say, “I’m not responsibl...

In the hustle and bustle of veterinary practice, from treating patients to managing a team, it's easy to operate on autopilot. Yet, have you ever stopped to consider how much of your daily life is dri...

A new challenge has emerged for owners and leaders: the daunting task of recruiting new vets amidst a sea of change and self-doubt. The aftermath of COVID-19 has significantly altered the decision-mak...

1. Sometimes you will suck.

To excel at anything, we must first be willing to be less than great. Remember your first operation? Did it go well? Yeah, maybe. But was it perfect? Probably not. So, wh...

Being a leader is like sailing a ship through unknown waters. In order to stay directionally correct, you need a compass.

The most effective compass is your values because they always point towards w...