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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. 

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. 

(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...