My Good Practice Podcast
Candid conversations about being vulnerable, pivoting, failures and learnings from other allied practice owners.
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5 Tools I Actually Use in My Own Practice
In this episode, I'm sharing the five tools that genuinely work for me. These are the ones that suit how my brain works, that help me connect with my team, stay organised, and actually get things done.
When I realised I wasn’t wearing enough hats (I know!!!)
This episode is all about recognising where you're spending your time, and whether it's where you need to be. Technician, manager, entrepreneur: they’re all crucial roles, but most of us cling to our clinical roots while the business side of things quietly frays around the edges. The moment we start to truly own our business owner identity? That’s when things shift.
Pre-holiday emotional jetlag…and how to avoid it!
If you are juggling school holidays, sick kids, and a business that never seems to switch off, you are so not alone. In this episode, I recorded mid-school-holidays (with one grumpy child off with Dad!), I’m unpacking what it really takes to get rest when you’re a practice owner.
The Myths & Moments of Burnout in Allied Health with Nicole de la Perelle
Today’s episode hits that place many of us settle into without even realising... a quiet burnout. Enough to feel tired, a little despondent, maybe like you’ve lost your spark. I had Nicole de la Perelle from Encourage OT on, and together we lean into what burnout actually looks like.. its early whispers, and what we, especially as practice owners, can do before it becomes the roar. This one’s honest, hopeful, and full of practical stuff.
Did your employee pay rise become self-sabotage?
In this episode, I chat about the sometimes tricky, often heartfelt process of giving pay rises in a way that honours both your values and the financial reality of running a business. There’s no dry Fair Work lecture here, just real talk, some gentle truths.
What if you train them and they leave?!
I’m getting honest about the fear behind training (and re-training), why I built a long-game training culture at Health Nest, and how that recently led to us winning a very special award (trophy and all!). But I’m also sharing the behind-the-scenes missteps, false starts, and very human reality of building something like this in a busy allied health practice.
Why your allied health blog has fizzled and how to bring it back!
In this episode, I share why blogging continues to be a quiet achiever when it comes to growing your practice.
The One-Pager That Keeps Your Practice Values Off the Paper and In the Room
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the heart and soul of practice values - how to pick them, but also how to actually use them. Whether you're creating your values from scratch or dusting them off for a refresh, I’ll walk you through what’s worked in my own practice, what hasn’t, and how you can truly bring those words to life in your team.
A Fair Work Refresher for Allied Health: 5 Key Things to Know About Now
Let’s be honest - Fair Work isn’t the sexiest topic around. But if you’re employing people under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award, this one’s for you.
The 5 P’s of Being Choosable: From Blah to Brilliant with Belinda Weaver
I had the joy of speaking with the wonderful Belinda Weaver — copywriting coach, wordsmith extraordinaire, and a woman whose warmth and smarts make you want to high-five your screen. This chat is packed with insight, heart, and practical goodness on how to make your words do more than inform — make them feel like you. Whether you’re refreshing your website, writing team bios, or emailing a client, Belinda's perspective is a breath of fresh air.
Why Rebooking Rate is the Most Underrated Success Factor in Allied Health
Today I’m talking about a number that I love so much I could almost tattoo it on my forehead (terrible idea, I know). It’s the humble rebooking rate. Yes, I’m serious!
Behind the scenes in my practice!
If you're feeling the weight of running a practice, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone. There's a lot going on for all of us, but there's also a lot of heart, growth, and humour in the process.
Dear Brain, Can we not spiral today? Tackling heavy tasks as a practice owner.
In this episode, I’m diving into the idea of heaviness—not the physical kind (though mid-40s, toast, and tight jeans do get a mention), but the mental weight we put on tasks that really aren’t all that hard.
My Top 4 Must-Reads for Allied Health Practice Owners
In this episode, I dive into one of my favourite topics—books! Specifically, I’m sharing four game-changing reads that have inspired, motivated, and guided me as an allied health practice owner.
Getting out of the Practice Ownership Funk!
I'm here to talk to you about funks, how I’ve navigated them, and practical strategies to help you find your spark again. Spoiler alert: It’s not permanent, and there are ways to recalibrate and refocus.
How to Identify your Busy Blindspot as a Practice Owner
I want to dive into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately—busyness. I've worked with hundreds of Allied Health Practice owners, and a common theme I hear is how busy they feel. The constant busyness can make it hard to focus on the tasks we love and are passionate about.
How to lean in when you don’t want to! My reflections on starting a new clinic.
Around ten years into running my practice, a quote inspired a big shift: "If you don't change where you are going, you will end up where you are going." My husband and I moved to Tasmania, and I opened a second practice—though it wasn’t easy. I had to rethink what growth meant, finding smarter ways to work without sacrificing time with my family.
When I Ignored the Advice from the Gurus
While I value insights from mentors, sometimes their advice doesn’t feel right. So in this episode, I’m sharing how trusting my gut over expert advice has transformed my business and why you should trust your gut too!
5 Key Annual Tasks for your Allied Health Practice
Lets talk about the five essential annual tasks that every practice owner should be on top of. Remember, while these tasks are crucial to complete at least once a year, there’s no harm in checking them more frequently.
Stop doing this in your practice!
I've seen a pattern in allied health practice owners and I want to help you understand it and learn how to stop it!
Success or Strain: Understanding the break even target in your allied health practice
Today's topic is crucial for any practice owner: understanding the difference between success and strain through the lens of break-even numbers.
My top interview questions for finding your good eggs
I want to talk to you about the art of interviewing and my top five favourite questions that help uncover the true essence of a candidate.
How to Have a Mid-Year Reset
In today's episode, we dive into the essential practice of a mid-year reset. If you're feeling surprised by how quickly the year is flying by, you're not alone. It's already halfway through, and it's the perfect time to pause and realign.
7 Must Haves For Your Good Allied Health Practice
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast, where we dive into the essentials of building a thriving allied health practice. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing practice, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.
The podcast is my way of lifting the veil on what it takes to make it as a private practitioner.
On the podcast, we share tips, deeper conversations and wise words to fuel the soul, shift your mindset and inspire you into action so you can continue to create the business and life you enjoy.
About the Podcast
As a small business founder and multi-practice owner, I am on a mission to help other practice owners from falling into the trap of having their businesses run their lives.
When I started my own private practice in 2006 I had no idea how to run a business and serve my clients well. I wasted heaps of time ‘being busy’ and doing things the long way round. That is until I met someone who shared their knowledge and resources with me under full transparency.