Uncommon Couch

I'll never forget during my graduate training when a professor said that we shouldn't use intuition in the field because it was "unreliable." This has always been something that's stuck with me and as I've learned more, I've definitely come to disagree with the statement. When it comes to having an uncommon practice, being a passionate and intuitive therapist can pay off tenfold when it comes to things such as marketing, the structure of your practice, decision making, and the energy you have to serve your people.

In this episode, I am sharing the 3 components of being a passionate and intuitive therapist. I explore the various ways that having a passionate stance can help you clearly market to your audience. I also talk about how being secure in your own uniqueness can help you to foster collaboration over competition with other providers. I encourage you to start checking in with yourself daily and bringing more of your creative and intuitive side to your work. I hope this episode will leave you feeling inspired to do just that!

What you'll find in this episode:

• The 3 key components of being a passionate and intuitive therapist
• How having a passion can help your marketing strategy
• Why you should absolutely use your natural intuition during sessions
• Reasons why you should use both tangible information AND intuition when making practice decisions
• My challenge to you on bringing the right side of your brain to your work
• Simple ways you can bring more intuition to your work

The Uncommon Couch is the place for therapists and coaches who want to take their practice on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Facebook or Instagram!

Have you ever felt out of touch with the work you're doing? In this episode, I was joined by Payal Beri, a women's emerging leadership coach and speaker who helps women reach their "aha! moment".

We dive into how Payal got into this work and her experience of working in clinical psychology. She talks about taking notice of the themes you see with the career decisions you make and how to become a better leader. She shares tips on advocating for leadership training within your role, why you need to learn to work with people to grow as a leader and the importance of listening to your inner wisdom.

What you'll find in this episode:

• How Payal was always fascinated with psychology
• Her experience of working in clinical psychology
• Payal's realization that led her to get her Ph.D. in organizational psychology
• Why you need to examine the themes of the career moves you make
• Why you shouldn't dismiss your own problems
• Her transition from working as a clinical therapist to a women's emerging leadership coach and speaker
• What it means to have a lightbulb moment
• How to know if this work will be productive for you
• How to advocate for yourself to get better training as a leader
• Why you need to know how to work with people as a leader
• Why group coaching is very powerful for learning and growing
• How to shift from confrontation to conversation
• Why you should listen to inner nudges

Connect with Payal:Website | Instagram

The Uncommon Couch is the place for therapists and coaches who want to take their practice on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Facebook or Instagram!

What does it mean to have an uncommon practice? When I was in graduate training, I had an inner feeling that I didn't want to grow a traditional practice. At first, I felt bad about it. I felt different. Traditional therapy all day, every day didn't sound like the right avenue for me. The other things that therapists traditionally do like research, teaching or assessment didn't sound like full-time jobs I wanted either.

I know I am not alone. Many other therapists, coaches and healers feel this way too. In this episode, I am exploring why I felt this way and the three elements of an uncommon practice. You'll learn about not letting fears keep you stagnant, why you have to honor your values and so much more!

What you'll find in this episode:

• Why I always knew I didn't want a traditional practice
• The prerequisite for creating an uncommon practice
• The 3 elements of an uncommon practice
• Why you have to unhook from what others think and tap into your inner strength
• How you can honor your values while running an uncommon practice
• Why you shouldn't let your fears hold you back

The Uncommon Couch is the place for therapists and coaches who want to take their practice on the road less traveled. If you enjoyed this show, make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you'll never miss an episode. Want to get to know me more? Find out more about me on my website or by following along on Facebook or Instagram!

The Uncommon Couch is a show for innovative therapists and coaches who want more than just a full practice. They're ready to take their calling on the road less traveled. The Uncommon Couch is a place for those who are ready to learn new and different ways of making money, marketing their practice, helping clients, and amplifying their impact. Interviews with therapists, coaches, and other experts will empower listeners to spark their inner fire, listen to their gut, and do more than they thought possible.