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"I cannot keep doing this for another 10 years."
I don’t think I’ve met a practice owner yet who hasn’t thought this.
And I know it’s not just about the hours or the workload, it’s how much of yours...
There’s a point, usually somewhere in the middle of a coaching journey, where I can predict what you’re thinking. You don’t even have to say it out loud, because it’s there for almost everyone:
“I’ve...
One of the things people come to me wanting, more than anything, is to be able to “switch off”. I have to say, it's always been a desire of mine too.Â
The shared problem with leaders is not knowing HOW...
I’ve been ill for almost a month. I’ve managed, mostly, because I’m a parent, so the world doesn’t stop turning, does it? But last week I had to reschedule clients – something I almost never do.
As I...
Some days you want to pack it all in and just get a job.Â
(If you're carrying ownership responsibility as well as leadership, keep reading).
How often does that idea cross your mind?
A few times a ...
You don’t become a practice owner by accident. You become one because you care deeply…about standards, about patients, about providing a highly personalised service, about consistency of care, value
...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 -...
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...
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 youÂ
“But Rachael…” I hear you say, “I’m not responsibl...
Leadership isn't just about managing teams or making decisions; it's about growing right along with the challenges and changes life throws at us. The saying "our leadership grows as quickly as we do" ...