In this episode, I interview Tammy Pilton-Pluck, an accomplished nurse with over 20 years of diverse international nursing experience. Tammy shares her journey from an unexpected start in nursing to founding Intrepid Professional Development, where she empowers nurses globally. They delve into career resilience, personal growth, and the importance of clinical supervision and supportive environments in nursing.

Key Moments:

00:00:02 - Introduction

• Liam welcomes Tammy Pilton-Pluck to the podcast, highlighting her extensive nursing background.

00:00:54 - Behind the Scenes

• Discussing the support Tammy provides to nurses and the importance of behind-the-scenes conversations.

00:01:08 - Tammy’s Diverse Nursing Background

• Tammy’s journey through various nursing specialties, from phlebotomy to palliative care.

00:03:16 - Beginning in Nursing

• Tammy shares how a personal experience in her church community led her to nursing.

00:05:56 - Career Challenges and Palliative Care

• Tammy’s move to palliative care and how it shaped her perspective on life and nursing.

00:07:26 - 30 Seconds of Courage

• Tammy explains her life motto of “30 seconds of courage” and how it has driven her career decisions.

00:13:16 - Importance of Exit Strategies

• Discussing why every healthcare professional should have an exit strategy for continuous growth and avoiding burnout.

00:20:22 - Appraisals and Self-Reflection

• Tammy emphasizes the need for self-appraisals and preparing for professional growth discussions.

00:32:34 - Professional Nurse Advocacy (PNA)

• Introduction to PNA and its role in providing psychological safety and professional support for nurses.

00:41:52 - Restorative Clinical Supervision

• Tammy discusses the importance of non-managerial, confidential supervision for nurses to discuss challenges and successes.

00:57:03 - Launching Intrepid Professional Development

• Tammy’s motivation and journey in starting her business to support nurses’ professional development.

Listen to the full episode to gain insights into Tammy’s remarkable nursing journey, the concept of 30 seconds of courage, and the essential strategies for building a resilient and fulfilling nursing career.

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If you’re a nurse who knows you’re made for more—and you’re craving bold conversations about building a freedom-based, impact-driven business using the skills you already have—The NursePreneur Podcast is for you.

You’ll love this show if you're already tuning into The NursePreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris for nurse entrepreneur spotlights, the Gritty Nurse Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung for advocacy and raw honesty, The Nurse Break by Jackson Heilberg for real career stories, Scrubs and Stocks by Ellaine Maala for nurse wealth and investing, or Nurse John’s I Beg Your Pardon for comedic truth-telling from the bedside trenches.

Here, host Liam delivers behind-the-scenes strategy, belief-busting mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you build a soul-aligned nurse-led business—without needing another certificate to get started. This is the podcast for nurse entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to lead.