Mentoring with Geraldine

Be honest, how many times have you finished a consult and immediately picked it apart in your head? Replaying what you said, what you missed, whether they are actually going to come back. We don't talk about this enough in this industry because everyone's busy looking like they've got it together. And meanwhile you're scrolling through Instagram watching other practitioners look like they've got f...

Something has shifted for me over the last few weeks. I reckon it's going to make a real difference for your practice too. I've been rethinking how I deliver this podcast and the new approach is going to be a lot more useful for you in your business right now. In this episode I walk you through exactly what's changing, what we're covering for the rest of the year, and how you can get involved from...

I'm making big changes and they're all about giving you more. After 370+ episodes, something has well and truly clicked for me. I've spent the past month hiking, getting out in the fresh air, clearing my head, and it has given me clarity about how I want to show up for you. I want to give you something that actually moves the needle in your practice and your life. Not just something to have a list...

What if the thing you reckon you need right now… isn’t actually what’s going to move you forward? I’ve been out for a few walks, giving myself some proper thinking space, and I’ve landed on something that’s shifted how I see the podcast… and how I support you. In this episode, I share what clicked for me and how stepping away gave me a completely different perspective. I chat about why more conten...

Recent hikes with my sisters have had me thinking. There's something about getting out on the trails together that strips everything back, and the questions that come up on those walks have been less about business and more about who I actually am outside of it. In this episode I'm unpacking something that doesn't get talked about enough in practice circles: what it actually costs you when your jo...

After a recent hike and some time away, it got me thinking about how easy it is to slip into doing too much, going too fast, and not really pacing things properly. The tricky part is it doesn’t always stand out straight away. It tends to show up in small ways, like overthinking decisions, feeling a bit off in sessions, or just not being as present as you’d like to be. In this episode, I talk throu...

What if clients aren't coming back because of how you're thinking about money, not how good you are at your job? End of March already, can you believe it? Here in South Australia we've had the festivals, the heat, the whole circus, and now we're suddenly staring down autumn. It's got me thinking about something a lot of us don't want to look at too closely: are we making money decisions from a cal...

Most clients don’t drop off because they’re done. They drop off because no one’s shown them what comes next. In this episode, I talk about how clear support packages can change everything, giving your clients structure, giving you steady income, and making the whole experience flow better for everyone. I share how losing private health rebates ended up being one of the best things that happened to...

One week your clinic is fully booked. The next week your diary is suddenly quiet and your brain starts going into overdrive. You start wondering if you’ve done something wrong, if clients have disappeared, or if your business is going backwards. In this episode I talk about the feast and famine cycles that come with running your own practice and how quickly those quieter weeks can knock your confi...

If you quietly put your prices up tomorrow, what would actually happen? Would clients disappear? Would bookings slow down? Or is that just the story your brain tells you when money comes up? With all the renovating happening here, and me weighing up whether a second bathroom is a smart long-term move, I’ve been thinking about return on investment. Business isn’t that different. We compare. We hesi...

Have you actually settled into the year yet, or are you still finding your feet in your business? In this episode, I’m checking in at the end of February and sharing what’s been shifting for me as the year gets underway, finding my rhythm again, simplifying how I work and getting clearer on what really matters. It’s a conversation around momentum, boundaries and making small but meaningful changes...

You can be doing everything right on paper and still feel like you’ve got nothing left in the tank. I’ve definitely had those weeks myself. You’re seeing clients, keeping everything ticking along, showing up every day… and then by the end of the week your brain feels foggy, your patience is thinner, and even the small decisions start to feel harder than they should. This episode builds on last wee...

What if the very thing that makes you a caring practitioner is also the thing quietly draining your energy? Many of us want to help, so we listen deeply, give generously, and go the extra mile. But over time, that care can turn into overgiving. Extra time, extra messages, and carrying more responsibility than is ours to hold. In this episode, I explore the tension between being supportive and beco...

How did your January actually go for you? Not how you hoped it would go, but how it really felt in your practice. Busy, slow, grounding, overwhelming, inspiring, or a bit all over the place? In this episode, I’m talking about something we don’t often pause long enough to look at. The difference between running a business and being in practice. They’re not the same thing, even though we usually tre...

Ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around? Between admin, keeping clients flowing, and just trying to stay sane, it’s easy to get a little scattered. In today’s episode, we explore the simple shift that can help you tackle your biggest goals without losing your marbles. We cover: Why one focus beats a mile-long to-do list any day How to identify your key focus f...

Are you overthinking, worrying, or just feeling like some things in your practice aren’t working? In this episode, I’m helping you take a proper look at what’s landing and what’s not, and how to let go without feeling rubbish about yourself. We talk about how to: Work out what’s working and what’s outdated Restructure or systematise without having to learn anything new Set boundaries and manage yo...

Have you ever known something in your business isn’t working, but you keep going anyway because you don’t know what else to do? That’s what I’m talking about in this episode. I get into why letting go is so bloody hard, especially when you’ve spent time, money, and energy trying to make something work. A system. An offer. A way of working. At some point, you have to call it and admit it’s not doin...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things in your business but it still feels messy, clunky, or bloody exhausting behind the scenes, this episode will show you exactly why and what to fix first. I’ve got Annie Gibbins back with me for episode three of our summer series, and we’re getting right into systems, scaling, and the money side of running a practice. We talk about why systems mat...

You can be good at what you do and still feel like your business is doing your head in. In this Summer Series episode, I’m having a real, honest chat with Annie Gibbins about magnetic branding and why working harder is often not the answer. We talk about getting clear on your niche, why copying others never works, when it’s time to let go of draining clients, why people are watching you long befor...

How does someone go from nursing, to raising two sets of twins, to becoming a global award-winning CEO? We get the real story as we kick off the Summer Series with Annie Gibbins . Annie talks through the unexpected twists, the tough bits and the very Aussie “yeah alright, I’ll give it a go” moments that changed the course of her career. She opens up about juggling family life and big goals, findin...

For years I saw clients long term and it worked beautifully, but it eventually burnt me out. I realised that real results come from structure, programs, accountability and genuine change. This is where the deeper work really happens, using the subconscious to shift the habits people never quite manage to change on their own. Introducing The Change Clinic What if your subconscious backed you instea...

We know the end of the year hits a bit differently. The heat, the holidays, the chaos and the slowdown all roll in at once. It is the perfect moment to look at what worked, what did not, and what needs to change in your business as we head into the new year. In this episode, I share my own reflection process so you can start the year feeling clearer, more grounded and more confident about the chan...

Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year already? Honestly, it’s snuck up on me! If you’re starting to feel that pre-Christmas chaos bubbling away, this one’s for you — we’re going to make sure December doesn’t run you off your feet. This week, I’ll be sharing how I plan my own summer — setting my working days, getting clients sorted before Chrissy, and keeping my systems tidy so everyt...

Marketing can feel a bit icky sometimes, can’t it? The good news is, it doesn’t have to. You can put yourself out there, sell your offers, and grow your biz in a way that feels genuine, not grubby. In this episode, I’m talking about ethical marketing with smart strategy, the stuff that helps you attract the right people, the ones who actually want what you’re offering. We’ll dig into how to create...

This episode could make all the difference to your summer and your business! I’m sharing how to plan ahead, stay visible, and keep your income flowing when things slow down over the holidays. While I’ve been prepping my own Black Friday offer, I realised it’s time to help you get yours sorted too. We’re diving into what every practitioner’s asking right now — what on earth am I going to promote in...