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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...
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 -...
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...
Let me begin by saying that experienced leaders bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to their roles, which is instrumental in guiding their teams to success. It is essential, however, to recognis...
"No one else can do it as well as I can". "It's faster if I do it myself". "I don't have time to teach or mentor". "It's safer this way".
Does any of this sound familiar?
A veterinary leader may (un...
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 leaders carry with t...
When I ____ then I ____ is probably one of the most overused phrases in the language of leaders.Â
It might seem harmless on a day to day basis: “When I finish this op, then I’ll go and answer Emma’s ...
Here are 7 maxims of inspirational leadership that I teach veterinary leaders how to embrace and embody in order to serve powerfully:
- What’s in the way is the way.
Life has its way of bringing y...

There are 3 main leadership profiles that sit within this spectrum. Let’s take a look at all three in order for you to place yourself.Â
The Good Enough Leader
A good enough leader is a steady eddi...