In this rerun episode, listen in as Cathy shares her personal experience at the James Clear LIVE event with Atomic Habits author, James Clear. You’ll hear as Cathy discusses her biggest learnings, including what she resonated most with during the event.

These learnings are wonderfully insightful for everyone looking to improve many aspects of their life, but especially Allied Health Business Owners who want to understand the best ways to create and maintain habits.

Here’s a glimpse into Cathy’s learnings from the event:

• How you should be rethinking your habits.
• The four stages of habits and the laws within them.
• The impact of the environment on your habits.
• Why you need to find your tribe.
• Curating your content diet.
• How to change your habits.
• The importance of habit tracking.
• Reclaiming momentum and recognising outcomes.

Listen to the podcast for all of Cathy’s learnings on habits.

Resources Mentioned 

• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Connect with Cathy Love

• Visit Cathy’s Website 
• Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting) 
• Connect with Cathy on Facebook 
• Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

Are you struggling with coaching underperforming employees in your Allied Health business? In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb tackle the common challenges business owners face when employees aren’t meeting expectations. From missed KPIs to negative attitudes, they share actionable strategies to help improve team culture and overall productivity.

You’ll also learn how setting clear expectations, maintaining regular coaching sessions, and developing leadership strategies can turn things around for both your team and your business.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• How to effectively approach coaching underperforming employees.
• The impact of underperformance on team culture and morale.
• Identifying and addressing the root causes of employee performance issues.
• Crafting strong leadership strategies to guide your team.
• The importance of documentation and communication in managing performance.

Connect with Layland Webb

• Visit Layland’s Website 
• Connect with Layland on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.

Tune back into this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs, in this rerun of Episode 307.

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.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• AHA trends.
• Why the industry has a long way to go.
• Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd (AHANA) giving frameworks to guide expectations.
• Scope of practice.
• How the role of AHAs can grow into its own as a profession in Allied Health.
• Different levels of AHAs.
• What Cathy and Chantelle think the AHA world will look like in three years time.

Resources Mentioned 

• Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd [AHANA]
• Blog Post [Is Your Allied Health Service Making a Difference?]

Related Episodes 

• Episode 209: [Better Understanding the Role of Allied Health Assistants] 

Connect with Chantelle Robards 

• Visit Chantelle’s Website 
• Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards) 
• Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

In this episode, Layland Webb and Chantelle Robards dive into the upcoming Quarterly Accelerator Conference, a must-attend event for Allied Health Business Owners. 

They discuss how this online conference, typically reserved for members, will be open to the public for the first time. This exciting event will focus on NDIS updates, goal setting, and business strategies, offering valuable insights from industry experts to help business owners thrive. 

Topics covered in this episode & what you’ll discover at the conference:  

• The focus of the Quarterly Accelerator Conference on NDIS updates. 
• How goal setting helps business owners plan for the next quarter. 
• Insights into AI and its role in business documentation from guest speakers. 
• Networking opportunities with other Allied Health Business Owners. 
• Advocacy strategies to improve decision-making within the NDIS.

Head over to the event registration page and find out more about the exciting program details and speakers lined up!   

Connect with Layland Webb & Chantelle Robards 

• Visit Layland’s Website  
• Connect with Layland on LinkedIn  
• Visit Chantelle’s Website  
• Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)  
• Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn    

Connect with Nacre Consulting:  

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind  
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  
• Let’s connect on Instagram  
• Follow us on Facebook  
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn  
• Join our Facebook Group online community     

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:  

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.   

Cathy Love sits down with Ian Aldridge, Founding Director of Progressive Legal, to explore essential legal strategies for small businesses, in particular, Allied Health businesses. They dive into the importance of setting up the right legal structures early on and how effective risk management can save businesses from costly mistakes.

The conversation also covers the critical role of intellectual property in protecting your business, particularly when preparing for growth or a potential sale. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale, this episode is packed with valuable insights on legal strategies for small businesses.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• The journey of founding Progressive Legal and its focus on legal strategies for small businesses.
• The importance of having the right legal structures for effective risk management.
• How intellectual property adds value and protects your business.
• The role of robust contracts and legal documentation in safeguarding your business.
• Preparing your business for growth and sale through strategic legal planning.

Connect with Ian Aldridge

• Visit Ian Website 
• Follow Ian on Instagram (@progressivelegal) 
• Connect with Ian on Facebook 
• Connect with Ian on LinkedIn (Progressive Legal & Personal)

 Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

In this episode, Cathy Love and Andrew Charalambous, Founding Director of Back to Basics Health Group, chat about his journey of achieving business growth over the past 13 years. Andrew shares the vision that inspired him to start his business, the challenges he faced early on, and how he overcame perfectionism to build a thriving practice.

The discussion dives into the importance of systems and processes in scaling a business, creating a strong team connection in a predominantly mobile practice, and the impact of hiring the right practice manager. If you're interested in strategies for Allied Health business growth and tips for leading a connected, well-supported team, this episode is full of practical insights.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• The journey of Allied Health business growth and evolving a vision into reality.
• Strategies for maintaining team connection in a mobile practice.
• The value of strong business systems and how they enhance scalability.
• Insights into hiring and working with a practice management expert.
• The challenges and mindset shifts needed to let go of perfectionism.

Connect with Andrew Charalambous

• Visit Andrew’s Website 
• Follow Andrew on Instagram (@backtobasics.healthgroup) 
• Connect with Andrew on Facebook 
• Connect with XX on LinkedIn (Back to Basics & Personal)

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let's connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb explore the transformative power of team retreats in Allied Health. They explore how these retreats have evolved over time, becoming key to building team cohesion and enhancing leadership strategies for Allied Health Business Owners. 

Cathy and Layland share how selecting the right environment and encouraging team participation can significantly boost employee engagement and overall team success.

You’ll also hear about the challenges and learning opportunities that arise during these retreats, offering valuable insights into making future team gatherings even more effective.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• The evolution and impact of team retreats in Allied Health.
• How the right environment enhances team cohesion.
• Encouraging ownership and participation for stronger employee engagement.
• Lessons learned from planning and executing successful retreats.
• Strategies for integrating leadership strategies into team-building activities.

Connect with Layland  

• Visit Layland’s Website 
• Connect with Layland on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

Join Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards in this insightful episode as they delve into the NDIS impact on team wellbeing. Listen as they focus on how the evolving landscape of the NDIS affects Allied Health professionals and their businesses, where they explore the current challenges of provider registration, highlighting the need for more streamlined and relevant processes.

This episode also covers the introduction of foundational supports for early childhood, emphasising the importance of effective frameworks and innovative strategies.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the NDIS impact on team wellbeing including financial pressures and the need for advocacy.
• Insights into the new provider registration changes.
• Exploring the legislative changes affecting NDIS eligibility and the emerging role of Navigators.
• How to navigate the challenges of Allied Health business strategies to adapt and thrive.
• The role of early childhood foundational supports and the best practice framework.

Connect with Chantelle Robards 

• Visit Chantelle’s Website 
• Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards) 
• Connect with Chantelle on LinkedIn

Midroll Message: 

Read more about Flying Start-up Club 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

Kimberly Lewis, General Manager at Prelude Australia, joins the podcast for an in-depth chat that every Allied Health Business Owner should listen to. Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity providing early childhood and therapy supports for children.

You’ll hear Kimberly discuss the early days of her career and her experience being born deaf in her right ear, how she switched her role from a Speech Pathologist to a General Manager, gaining leadership skills and navigating such a steep learning curve. Kimberly also discusses the not-for-profit structure, including in-depth details on financial disclosure and awareness.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• Kimberly’s role as a General Manager and what’s involved in decision-making strategies and skills.
• The importance of values and how they influence her role as a GM.
• Financial disclosure with employees.
• How financial aspects tie into Prelude Australia being a non-profit organisation.
• How Kimberly builds knowledge and awareness around financial aspects of the business.
• Challenges to working in a financially transparent way.
• Why all Allied Health leaders should fall in love with numbers.

Connect with Kimberly Lewis 

• Visit Kimberly’s Website 
• Follow Kimberlyon Instagram (@preludeaustralia) 
• Connect with Kimberly on Facebook
• Connect with Kimberly on LinkedIn (Prelude Australia & Personal)
• Check out Kimberly on YouTube 

Midroll Message: 

Read more about Flying Start-up Club    

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.  

Does AI therapy work? What’s it like talking to an AI therapist? How can you work with AI in the Allied Health industry? To answer all these questions and more, the incredible Sally-Anne McCormack joins the podcast for this jam-packed episode.

You’ll hear Sally-Anne discuss ANTSA Psychology, which is an AI therapy app that automates care and connection between therapy sessions. She also shares insights into her experience owning businesses without being too much of a business-oriented person, giving inspiration to every Allied Health Business Owner hopeful who isn’t sure about where to start.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• Incorporating AI into ANTSA.
• Sally-Anne’s thoughts, experiences, and advantages on having an AI chatbot therapist.
• Her findings from the AI therapist.
• Her plans for the next five years.
• Tips on where to start when working with AI therapy apps.

Connect with Sally-Anne 

• Visit Sally-Anne’s Website (ANTSA & Personal)
• Follow Sally-Anne on Instagram (@thesallyanneshow) 
• Connect with Sally-Anne on Facebook 
• Connect with Sally-Anne on LinkedIn 
• Check out Sally-Anne’s YouTube 

Midroll Message: 

Read more about Flying Start-up Club 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: 

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.