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Just pack it all in, and get a job… leadership the power of coaching work life balance

Some days you want to pack it all in and just get a job. 

(If you're carrying ownership responsibility as well as leadership, keep reading).

How often does that idea cross your mind?

A few times a ...

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I won't let you hide from the truth embracing change mastering your emotions personal growth the power of coaching

You know those offers that promise “X results in 3 months”?

“10x your revenue."
"Fill your books in 90 days."
"Double your consult numbers."

I’ve signed up to a few of them over the years.

I always...

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The Cycle That Eventually Breaks Veterinary Leaders - And How to Step Out of It embracing change personal growth the power of coaching

The cycle goes like this:
– You want to rest
– You feel guilty for resting
– So you keep pushing
– Until you hit breaking point
– Then you crash
…And before long, you’re doing it all again.

Sound fam...

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You can't lead clearly from a cluttered mind - read this if your head feels full! leadership mindset mindset tools personal growth the power of coaching wellbeing

The veterinary leaders I often meet are smart, capable, and deeply committed. They care a lot about their team, their patients, their standards, and their role. And, they are holding it all together -...

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When Your Coach Is Still Thinking About You at 4am the power of coaching

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...

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No One Prepared You for This, Did They? leadership the power of coaching

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...

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Why Information Isn’t Enough: The Power of Being Seen, Heard, and Held embracing change personal growth the power of coaching

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...

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The Leadership Lesson I Took Too Long to Learn leadership the power of coaching

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...

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Breaking Free from Mental Baggage: A Path to Conscious Leadership in Veterinary Care leadership mindset personal growth the power of coaching

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...

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5 Hard Truths Leaders Need to Hear But Nobody Will Say to Them leadership personal growth the power of coaching
  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...

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