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Your team is a reflection of you. 

It's one of the seven leadership principles that guide my coaching, and probably the one people challenge me on the most. 

Every time I say it, I wonder whether so...

"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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...