November 24, 2025

Ep.264 'Collaboration Over Competition: The Unbound Project 9 Months On'

57 minutes

In Episode 264 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, ‘Collaboration Over Competition: The Unbound Project - Nine Months On', host Matt Phillips is joined by Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas, co-founders (with Andrew McCauley) of ‘The Unbound Project’ - a community for healthcare practitioners and business owners to collaborate rather than compete, to get together and share problems and solutions.

Having been guests on the podcast nine months ago in Ep.225 ‘Collaboration Over Competition’, Andy & Andy discuss how the Unbound Project has evolved since its launch, and what they have learnt in the process. Topics include the 'Curiosity Scorecard' which as a clinician you can fill out to discover how your mindset is shaping your healthcare career, how to get involved in free monthly taster sessions (Monday December 8th 7pm) and connect with a growing non‑judgmental community aimed at helping clinicians take action and support one another, and how reflection & collaboration help reduce burnout and improve career satisfaction.

Chapter Markers

00:00:22 - Welcome To The Sports Therapy Association Podcast

00:03:05 - Introducing Andy Hosgood and Andy Thomas

00:06:01 - Insights from the recent 'STA & Hands On Hub Conference' in Exmouth

00:07:47 - Overview of the Unbound Project

00:12:19 - Data from the Curiosity Score App

00:16:10 - The Importance of Reflection

00:20:50 - Building a Safe Community

00:24:09 - Upcoming Taster Sessions

00:29:35 - Creating a Non-Judgmental Space

00:34:37 - The Ripple Effect of Change

00:39:06 - Connecting Reflection to Business Success

00:43:52 - Understanding the Score App Results

00:48:03 - Benefits of Professional Associations

00:53:15 - Engaging with the Unbound Community

00:55:39 - Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Useful Links

Score App for Clinicians

Unbound Project on Instagram

Andy Thomas on Instagram

Andy Hosgood on Instagram

Andrew McCauley on Instagram

Host Matt Phillips - Speaker at Therapy Expo

If you are a clinician who is interested in improving your communication skills, be sure to attend Matt Phillips' presentation at this year's Therapy Expo: '𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (and anyone else for that matter!)'. Theatre B, 3.50pm on Day 1 (right before the wonderful Michelle Lyons!).

Want to join the live recordings?

Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available.

Interested in joining the STA?

Use the code PODCAST25 to get 3 MONTHS EXTRA when you join for a single year! In other words, £75 will get you 15 months instead of 12! Only valid for NEW members. If you are Level 3 (qualified after 2014) make sure you choose the ‘associate member’ option.

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