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Clinicians Creating Impact is a show for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and speech-language pathologists who want to find the next right answer and create more impact. Each week, Clinical Director and Owner of Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation, Heather Branscombe, shares valuable tips, tools, information, and learnings to help therapists find clients, stop overworking, make more money, and make hard conversations easier, so that they can create a bigger ...
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A podcast dedicated to answering the question: What is Communication? Marie, Matt, Michelle, Michael, and Rachel are all licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologists. They break down the latest in Speech and Language Therapy, interview leaders in the field, and apply evidence-based practice to their discussions.
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Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for paediatric allied health professionals, it’s going to be fun. She likes a chat. Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru’s, possibly family and other generous ...
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The diversify in Path podcast explores how investing in diversity can lead to a high return of investment in pathology and lab medicine by learning from the knowledge and experiences of diverse voices within in our field.
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Children and even some adults fantasize about finding their dream job. Sometimes they don’t know what it is or how to get there. This show will walk our starry-eye job seekers through the reality of how to fulfill their life’s goal of becoming exactly what they want to do.
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My guest in this episode is Alex Thompson, the executive director and founder of Power For All. She has a background in education, outdoor recreation, adventure therapy, and occupational therapy. She has specialized in working from a holistic lens with children, youth, and families in the last 15 years offering nature-based occupational therapy. Tu…
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If you're a speech language pathologist, an occupational therapist, or a physical therapist, you've likely worked with rehabilitation assistants before. But have you made the best use of their help? And how can you utilize assistants more effectively in your work as a clinician? If you want to become more competent and confident in using assistants…
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It’s an honour to have Dr. Linda Wilson, Stress Management Specialist and Practice Director, back on the podcast once more for a wonderfully in-depth discussion. This time around, Cathy and Dr. Linda explore the complexities of Allied Health now versus in the past, giving you a lot to think about in terms of how far we’ve all come in the industry. …
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Do you struggle with giving negative feedback or receiving it yourself? When you need to deliver feedback to a colleague, a patient, or anyone else you encounter regularly, it's normal to feel very uncomfortable. As clinicians, we're naturally relationship-focused. In many ways, this is a superpower. However, being relationship-focused can be a lia…
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From Alice Springs to PPMP – how exciting to have Mia Poklepovich join the podcast in this insightful and interesting episode. Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of OT Inspire, Mia shares the ins-and-outs of her business and dives into her experience as an Allied Health Business Owner. You’ll hear Mia discuss the early days of OT Inspire,…
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A topic that always comes up in my chats with clinicians is work-life balance. It's such a personal concept, meaning different things to different people, and that's what we're diving into today. Explore how to achieve a work-life balance that’s right for you. Learn about treating it like a science project, adjusting as circumstances change, and un…
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Have you thought about getting a Virtual Assistant onboard, but not sure where to start? Tune in to this episode with David Low, Chief Commercial Officer at VA Platinum, where he covers everything you need to know about onboarding offshore VAs for your business. He discusses the process of engaging offshore VAs, what VA Platinum looks like in the P…
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Neurodiversity is an important topic. As a society, we’re becoming increasingly more aware of the differences in how we think and interact as individuals. As clinicians especially, we’re trained to recognize neurodiversity when others may not see it, and we have a wonderful opportunity to help our neurodivergent colleagues show up exactly as they a…
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Chantelle is back for a chat with Cathy, where they round-up all that’s been happening in the Allied Health space as of late. You’ll hear the duo discuss their favourite reads of the moment, their thoughts on recent goings-on in the NDIS, their observations about wait lists, and much more. Topics covered: Early childhood decisions and updated discu…
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Thinking about your clients or your workload while you're away from work isn't necessarily a problem. However, when it crosses the line into overthinking and you need a little help taking your mind away from work so you can get the rest and relaxation you really need, this episode is for you. Tune in this week to discover a quick tip to disconnect …
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Gabriella Ptasznik, Founding Director at GRP Speech Pathology, makes her debut on the PPMP podcast to share her journey as an Allied Health Business Owner. You’ll hear her discuss her transition from clinician to Business Owner and why it was a no-brainer for her, what it’s like leading a team of Speech Pathologists, and even how she encourages eve…
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I'm all about adding more fun into my life, as I'm sure you are too. But how do you add more fun into your days at work as a clinician? Not everybody sees having fun at work as important, but for me, having at least some fun at work is a necessity. Discover some concepts and practical strategies that will help you add more fun to your work days. I …
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Did you catch this episode with Cathy Love about our Clinical Leaders Collection Program? Listen once more to catch a glimpse at what you’ll discover about this insightful and practical 90-day program. After doing a whole lot of data research and getting industry intel on the role of clinical and team leaders, Nacre Consulting is bringing you the C…
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Do you have any drama at work? A lot of people will probably say yes to this because a little drama can feel like a normal part of being in a workplace. But while it is common, it doesn't need to feel normal. If it feels like you have some kind of drama to navigate on any given day in your work as a clinician, this episode is for you. Tune in this …
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You heard it right – the Practice Managers Academy is back by popular demand! After observing the steady expansion of Allied Health businesses right across Australia, we want to continue helping and support all of you amazing Allied Health Business Owners as you step up in your role of leading your leaders. And that’s exactly why the Practice Manag…
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As clinicians, setting and keeping boundaries can feel difficult. This makes sense because we’re people who have a real desire to help others, and sometimes it’s challenging to put our own needs above other people’s. However, having boundaries as a clinician actually makes everything about your work easier and more enjoyable. Tune in this week to d…
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Tune in for this jam-packed brainstorming session with Cathy, where she helps you go deeper into your marketing, and your considerations when it comes to wait lists. You’ll hear Cathy explore the ongoing trend implying that wait lists are dissolving, her theories behind why this trend has erupted, and how to approach a new strategy to your wait lis…
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When you’re looking for feedback, there’s an amazing model encompassed in a useful statement that you can call upon whenever you need it. One problem clinicians have is that we rarely ask for feedback at the most critical time. But the ones who do are the most successful in the long term. Discover the best way to get feedback on your work as a clin…
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Susan Hawkins is back for another fireside chat with Cathy. As one of the Founding Directors of Practical Quality plus (PQplus), Susan helps support NDIS providers to manage quality and compliance. In this episode, you’ll hear Susan explore the importance of strategies and systems for Allied Health Business Owners, including why preparation is so k…
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As clinicians, we're adept at meeting the needs of others. However, when we're working with a colleague who is unwilling to follow our direction or doesn't meet the standards we set for ourselves, it can make our work feel challenging, and you may even dread collaborating with this person. Discover what to do when you find working with a specific c…
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Two coaches collide! In this wonderful episode, Cathy’s joined by a fellow coach, Louella Frost, who is a Professional Coach for health leaders. With extensive Occupational Therapy in the disability field, Louella describes how she got into coaching, and what it’s like running her own business. She also chats about why coaching is more about asking…
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Networking is a valuable tool for clinicians, but even for myself, it didn’t feel natural or desirable early on in my career. However, I was able to get over that initial discomfort and experience the benefit of networking as an introverted clinician, and I share all the tips that helped me in today’s episode. I discuss why networking helps you mak…
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Unsure how to optimise your website? Or simply looking for some expert insights on the ins-and-outs of marketing your clinic online? Tune into this rerun episode with Michael Colman where he discusses how optimising your website is the biggest marketing investment you’ll ever make. You’ll hear Michael chat about what it’s like for Allied Health Bus…
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Whether you’re a seasoned clinician moving to a new role or work environment, or you’re a fresh graduate taking up their first clinical position, it’s normal to struggle in a new clinical setting. Whenever we start something new, anxiety, pressure, discouragement, and imposter syndrome are generally along for the ride. Bring a little more ease to y…
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Read any good books lately? Cathy has, and she’s here to share them with you! If you’ve been needing to add some new books to your list lately (and awesome ones at that) then this episode is for you. Cathy shares the titles of her recent favourites, plus gives you an insight into what they’re all about and why you’ll love them. From planning like a…
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How do you find the best job for you as a clinician? New clinicians are entering a job market where finding a job isn’t an issue. But sometimes, that luxury of choice can feel overwhelming. When jobs are scarce, we take what we can get. But when they’re abundant, we’re left with the task of deciding which one suits us best. Discover the vital consi…
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Join in on this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs. Listen as they chat about the period of acceleration in terms of focus on AHAs as a response to the Allied Health workforce shortage, and hearing about the challenges business owners are facing trying to implement them all…
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If you are interested in expanding your listening skillset, there are three things that will help you become a better listener. These three tips are helping me develop the way I use listening in my own work as a clinician, and once you understand your role as a listener on a deeper level, you’ll be able to show up as the clinician your clients real…
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Chantelle is back, and this time she’s chatting with Cathy about the latest on government mandated client outcome measures. Listen as they talk about the increased need to have measurable goals and goal-driven programs to support clients funding, their own love-hate relationship with goal measurement, and the overall importance of measuring goals i…
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I’m here with a simple message today: it’s okay not to feel okay. We obviously want to provide a supportive environment for our clients, but it’s time to extend that support to ourselves in our work as clinicians. All you need are a couple of tools to help you be more effective in this area, so stick around for some useful tips you can apply when y…
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Madeleine Buchner grew up as a carer for her brother and mother, where she noticed a gap in the support system for Young Carers. Eventually, Madeleine launched Little Dreamers, which runs programs, advocates policy change, and promotes awareness for Young Carers across Australia. Listen to this episode as the Founder and CEO of Little Dreamers shar…
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What makes a great clinician? Of course, clinical skills are important, but there are also aspects of being a truly great clinician that we can’t learn in our formal education. Kathy Cervo has been working with Abilities for almost 11 years, spending the past six years as the Director of Client Experience, and she knows a thing or two about what ma…
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Rachel Elliott, Founder of Nurturing Connections OT, joins the podcast to share her personal journey moving from an Occupational Therapist to an Allied Health Business Owner. You’ll hear her insights into her entrepreneurial journey, her early learnings, and what her clinic, Nurturing Connections OT, is all about. Topics covered on business plannin…
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I have experienced both mentoring and coaching in my clinical career, and while there are big differences between the two, they’re both super powerful. Understanding the differences between coaching and mentoring will help you decide what you need to move your career forward and make your experience of work even more amazing. Discover how coaching …
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