In this rerun, Cathy speaks with Lauren Hart and Therese Sullivan, Co-Directors of Optimal Living (an OT-only practice specialising in adult neuro and home mods) and co-founders of Otuition, a learning platform for Occupational Therapists. Lauren shares how Optimal Living grew by narrowing its niche, investing in culture, and building robust systems. Therese recounts her journey from first employee to co-director and the mindset shifts, legal groundwork, and trust that underpin a healthy partnership. 

They unpack why “grab-and-go” CPD falls short, and how Otuition applies adult-learning design to build clinical reasoning, reflection, and confidence. This episode also dug into OT strengths for entrepreneurship, whole-picture problem-solving, people skills, and emotional regulation—and how leaders can model resilience, review agreements, and keep optimism alive in a challenging market. 

Topics covered on OT entrepreneurship, adult learning, systems & operations, partnerships: 

• Partnerships & leadership – Moving from employee to co-director; trust, shared risk/reward, and reviewing agreements as roles evolve. 
• Systems that scale – Supervisory structures, accountability, and process discipline to reduce founder dependency and sustain performance. 
• Designing learning that sticks – Replacing ad-hoc training with structured, self-paced education that builds reasoning, reflection, and growth mindset. 

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The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.  

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.