If you own an allied health practice, then you know the challenges associated with marketing your business. That’s why Jo was delighted that Matteo Banzon from Practice Conquest came on board as a sponsor of The Entrepreneurial Clinician podcast this season. Practice Conquest is a marketing agency that specialises in helping healthcare practices book more patients using digital media strategies such as Google Ads.

In this bonus episode, Jo and Matteo discuss:

You can find out more about Matteo and Practice Conquest via their website Practice Conquest!

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Welcome to the final episode of Season 4 of the The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast.

It has been a season full of raw, real and honest conversations about burnout; the experiences that led our guests to experience burnout and how each was able to recover from it and restructure their work and lives so that they can now do the work they love, and thrive. 

So in this episode, Jo recaps each episode and finally shares 5 tactics you can implement to mitigate and manage your psycho-social safety in your work.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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This week on The Entrepreneurial Podcast, Jo is joined by Dr John Cummins to discuss the importance of stress management in managing and preventing burnout at work and the unfortunate health consequences that can follow from exposure to chronic stress levels.

In this conversation, Jo and John discuss: 

About John: Dr John Cummins MBBS, FRACP, MPH graduated from Sydney University in 1984 and was accepted as a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 1992 as a Consultant Specialist Physician in General Medicine. He obtained a Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Minnesota in 1996. John has had extensive clinical experience in a variety of both public and private hospitals as a senior doctor, in addition to running his own private practices. In addition to being the director of Executive Medicine, John is also the Chief Medical Officer for a number of life insurance companies (NEOS, PPS Mutual and Clearview), and the Treasurer of ALUCA (Australian Life And Underwriting Claims Association) Subcommittee of Medicine.

You can connect with John via LinkedIn or via the Executive Medicine website.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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As allied health professionals, we are trained to consider the psychosocial hazards that our clients face. But what about the psychosocial risks in our own work? How often do you take the time to acknowledge, assess and manage those risks in your practice or for your staff?

That’s the topic of discussion in this episode when Jo is joined by Kayur Kotacha. Kayur is a Physiotherapist and Mindful Yoga Teacher who brings a unique blend of medical knowledge, holistic practices, and heart-centred approach into healthcare.

In this conversation, Jo and Kayur discuss: 

About Kayur: As a Human Biology graduate and a dual-qualified Physiotherapist and Mindful Yoga Teacher, Kayur Kotacha brings a unique blend of medical knowledge, holistic practices, and heart-centred approach into the field of healthcare and rehabilitation.

 Founder & CEO of Transcend Rehabilitation in the UK, a boutique provider of Immediate Needs Assessments and Case Management solutions to the personal injury sector, and amidst the broader responsibilities as the company visionary, Kayur continues to manage a small caseload, because it is his belief that hands-on experience fuels innovative leadership and keeps the heart of the business’ practices closely aligned with the evolving needs of those we serve.

Kayur’s expertise also extends to Australia, where he provides Health, Recovery, and Rehabilitation Consultancy, primarily focusing on occupational rehabilitation & return to work across various insurance schemes including Workers Compensation (nationally), Life Insurance, and CTP.

Kayur, and Transcend Rehabilitation, promote a rehabilitation case management practice that is holistic, person-focused, outcome-orientated, and results-driven; aiming to settle for nothing less than the best possible healthcare delivery, as well as enabling rapid functional recoveries & return to work for those who have sustained traumatic personal injuries

Apart from his professional and business pursuits, Kayur is passionate about lifestyle medicine, natural wellness practices, teaching yoga, meditation, ancient wisdom, philosophy, travelling and photography. These interests not only enrich his personal life but also enhance his professional practice as well as an approach to business, allowing the provision of well-rounded and compassionate services to his customers and clients.

You can connect with Kayur via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kayurkotecha.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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While not all allied health professionals may have experienced burnout, moral distress may be a more common but less-known experience for many. But what is moral distress and how is it different from burnout? In this episode, Jo is joined by therapist Minky van der Walt to explore this question.

In this conversation, Jo and Minky discuss:

About Minky: Minky van der Walt (she/her) is a clinical member of PACFA, the Australian Music Therapy Association and the Music and Imagery Association of Australia. Within PACFA, Minky is an Accredited Mental Health Practitioner and Accredited Supervisor.

Through her work across medical, education and community settings, particularly as a child and family trauma therapist, Minky has become a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of helping professionals. In her private practice, Tempo Therapy & Consulting, Minky supports health professionals offering therapeutic supports, individual and group supervision and professional learning.

With expertise in chronic stress and post-traumatic mental health, Minky offers support based in trauma-specific practice, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and Internal Family Systems Therapy approaches, music, creative arts and somatic processes, as well more traditional talk-focused approaches.

Minky is based in the beautiful lutruwita / Tasmania where she loves gardening, being in, on or near the ocean, or out and about with her not-therapy dog, Pablo.

You can connect with Minky via her website tempotherapy.com.au and on Instagram at @Tempo.therapy.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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This season of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast has been focused on burnout and self-care. As a profession, we focus on caring for others, but what does it mean to care for ourselves? That’s the topic of conversation in this episode when Jo is joined by Sarah Gilbert. Sarah is a therapist who helps burnt-out therapists change the way they relate to the work they do.

In this conversation, Jo and Sarah discuss:

About Sarah: Sarah Gilbert is a multi-faceted human who no longer simply identifies herself by the work she does. Sarah is a mom, wife, therapist, coach, bookworm, snarky friend, and Ted Lasso fan. She is located in the US, in Connecticut.  After years of non-profit agency work, Sarah started her private practice, Transitions Therapy LLC in 2014; a practice dedicated to serving transgender adults and their loved ones connect to their most authentic sense of identity. In her coaching business, Sarah helps burnt-out therapists change the way they relate to the work they do to find wholeness, restoration, and sustainability in their work.

You can connect with Sarah via her website at sarahgilbertcoaching.com or on Instagram at @Snark.and.soul.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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What role can professional supervision play in helping allied health professionals not only avoid burnout but thrive in their careers? That’s the topic of conversation in episode when Jo is joined by Shannon Heers. Shannon Heers is a therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. 

In this conversation, Jo and Shannon discuss:

About Shannon: Shannon Heers is a therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and the founder of Firelight Supervision. Firelight Supervision provides clinical supervision to counsellors and social workers pursuing licensure, as well as clinical consultation for post-licensure professional growth and development. Shannon is also the owner of Catalyss Counseling, a private-pay group private practice located in Colorado. Shannon is passionate about decreasing therapist isolation, preventing burnout, and providing private practice therapists with the clinical support they deserve.

You can connect with Shannon via her website at Firelight Supervision.

Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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Many factors can contribute to burnout in allied health professionals that are outside our control, including changes by Government or insurance companies. In this episode, Jo is joined by Brad Williams, an Occupational Therapist who has experienced this twice. Brad shares his experience about how his practice has defied the odds and thrived through two difficult periods and protective measures he has put in place to protect his relationships and his health.

In this episode, Jo and Brad discuss:

About Brad: Brad Williams is a CEO and wearer of many hats. He is the founder and CEO of Williams OT. He moved around a lot as a kid and didn’t grow up soon enough during school (maybe he still hasn’t). After ten years as a baker and pastry chef, he jumped into Uni and completed a bachelor’s degree in OT. Here, he was introduced to driving and has not looked back. After several years of working in a public hospital, he broke the shackles and started Williams OT in 2011. He developed an award-winning service, Williams Occupational Therapy, that has the clients at the heart of everything. A proud family man, Brad is a qualified OT Driver Assessor and Rehab practitioner with additional qualifications in Heavy Vehicle and Motorbike assessments and is a qualified Motor Driving Instructor. Along with continuing to help clients and run Williams OT, Brad is a creator of the Drive-Able Podcast, a board member of the road safety initiative, The Get Home Safe Foundation, and he is an invited representative on the National OT Australia Driver Task Force

You can connect with Brad via his website at https://www.williamsot.com. 

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest! 

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Burnout doesn’t just happen to busy practice owners. It can happen to our staff too. So how do safe (and unsafe) systems of work impact on the risk of burnout for our workforce? Dr Julie Bajic Smith returns to the podcast this week to explore this question with Jo.

In this episode, Jo and Julie discuss:

About Julie: Dr. Julie Bajic Smith is a registered psychologist who has over 15 years clinical experience in aged care. Julie is a board-approved psychology supervisor and she regularly delivers clinical supervision to intern psychologists and other mental health professionals. Julie is also an experienced researcher and writer. Her doctorate research examined wellbeing in home care workers and postdoctoral research focused on supported decision-making in dementia. She has significant experience in the assessment and the application of psychological treatments to older adults and recently published a book on enhancing emotional wellbeing in residential aged care environments.

You can connect with Julie via her website at wisecare.com.au.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Practice Conquest!

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Prompted by a question from the Future Proofing Health Professional Facebook group about neuroplasticity, Angela Lockwood returns to join Jo on this week's episode of The Entrepreneurial Clinician Podcast to discuss neuroplasticity and its role in burnout and recovery from burnout.

In this episode, Jo and Angela discuss:

About Angela Lockwood: Angela is an Occupational Therapist, Podcast Host, Guest Expert, Speaker and Author. 

With over two decades of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Angela has immersed herself in the exploration of focus—examining how individuals think, learn, and interact with their surroundings, their work and their mindset. As the author of “The Power of Conscious Choice" and "Switch Off: How to Find Calm in a Noisy World," Angela delved deeply into the intricacies of mindful decision-making and attention management. Her podcast, "Distracted," serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking clarity amidst the chaos.

You can find Angela via her website at www.angelalockwood.com.au 

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