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Self-Doubt is the Foundation of Confidence in Leaders confidence leadership

Self-doubt is the foundation of confidence in leaders.

That may sound counterintuitive, but when you think about some of the behaviours and traits required to be an inspirational leader, self-doubt...

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Unlocking Success: The Power of Investing in an External Coach for Your Veterinary Team embracing change employee retention getting recruitment right group coaching leadership mindset tools personal growth recruitment

Have you ever considered investing in an external coach for your team?

The expertise and external perspective provided by an external coach can help veterinary practices achieve their desired...

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Leaders – Stop, Look, and Listen! active listening effective communication embracing change leadership

How often do you allow yourself to stop, pause, observe, and listen to what is going on around you in the workplace? Most leaders say they do, but having surveyed 40 past and present clients, 70%...

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3 Ways to Manage the Mental Load of Leadership journalling leadership mindset mindset tools personal growth self-care time management wellbeing

Leadership comes with many responsibilities, and a huge mental load that I don’t think is talked about enough. It’s an underappreciated aspect of leadership; an unseen burden that...

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Why Hiring for the Future Trumps Hiring to Fill a Gap employee retention getting recruitment right interviews recruitment

A mistake I commonly see practice owners make when hiring is hiring to fill a gap.

It makes sense to hire for the now when you have urgent staffing needs due to a key member of staff leaving, or...

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5 Powerful Self-Reflection Questions for Veterinary Leaders journalling leadership mindset tools personal growth

Self-reflection is important to help you grow and change, increase your self-awareness, and continually improve your leadership mindset and abilities. Here are 5 questions I recommend veterinary...

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Do this. intuition journalling mindset tools personal growth self-care wellbeing

A leadership role comes with physical responsibilities, but also a mental load that is not often talked about. Sometimes there can be so much information in your brain, so much to remember, to...

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3 Common Mistakes Veterinary Leaders Make When Interviewing getting recruitment right interviews recruitment

Here are 3 common mistakes I see veterinary leaders make when interviewing:

 

1. Not preparing enough.

If you don’t prepare for an interview, very simply the person sat in front of you...

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My 3 Step Method for Conducting a Great Interview getting recruitment right interviews recruitment

When preparing to interview a prospective candidate, keep it simple and follow my P.E.C method: Preparation. Experience. Curiosity. 

P = PREPARATION

"The meeting of preparation with...

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“I am not a natural leader”. leadership

There is a misunderstanding about what a natural leader is, and it depends on who you ask. Typically, we think of someone who people naturally gravitate towards due to their outgoing, dynamic, and...

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