Allied Health Business Brilliance

Do you ever get the sinking feeling that so many other businesses around you are growing and growing? Like larger organisations are getting larger by the hour, and other private practices just keep popping up?  Behind the scenes here at Nacre, there has been quite a lot going on, but something that’s definitely stood out is the notion of how we can help Allied Health business owners track the...

When did you last look over your business website? Is it as up to date as it should be? Or could it really use some much-needed importance?  In this week’s episode, I’m sharing our experience creating a brand-new website for Nacre. It’s been a journey (to say the least), but I knew I had to share my tips and tricks to help all of you awesome people who want to revamp their website.  Thin...

When I say, “Imposter Syndrome”, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?  This is such a fascinating subject, and one that I’m keen to bring to your business owner ears. Did you know that up to 70% of individuals have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their lives?  Imposter syndrome can rear its ugly head in many ways. Those who feel this type of self-doubt often fi...

The idea of psychological safety in a company, big or small, is such a vital component for the business and its employees to thrive. It is the number 1 criteria for any high performing team. But are we giving much thought and action to it? Michelle Bihary, a People Leadership, Self-Leadership and Workplace Resilience Expert, joins me in this episode as we chat about her business, services, and how...

Everyday Independence is an allied health business that supports people with disability to reach their full potential and to enjoy an everyday life. They build on what is working and create changes in areas that are not by doing OT, physio and speech pathology. In this episode of the Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast, the Everyday Independence team - Ingrid Cole, Mal Healey and Leanne Healey -...

If there was ever a time to get out a pen and paper to jot some notes down, it’s right now. So before you keep reading or listening to this episode, get ready for some good old-fashioned note-taking.  There isn’t enough celebration going on. Even though 2021 has had its own challenges, I want you to think about how you acknowledge what you’ve achieved, and how you celebrate what you’ve achiev...

What have you learned about leadership in the time you’ve been a business owner? How has your leadership style changed since you first began?  This week, Caitline Breheny joins me on the podcast  for an in-depth episode on leadership, among other gold nugget topics.  From leading self-first, to organisational whiplash, Caitlin takes us along her journey discovering her own leadershi...

It’s a topic with some of the highest volume of questions I receive, and it’s certainly a hot conversation at the moment amongst our clients. But have you thought about your approach?  I’m talking about career opportunities.  “How do I sort out salaries across my team?” “How do I get clear on what I can offer?” “How do I get these people into some sort of career system?”  Sound fami...

Many allied health professionals don’t know about this secret resource..but I’m pleased to say that it is now the prime focus for this week’s new PPMP episode.  Ben Turnbull is my special guest this time around. He is a  committee member of the Allied Health Assistant Network Australia  (A.H.A.N.A for short), which is that secret resource I’m so excited to share with you all. ...

Joining me this episode is none other than one of my favourite leadership experts, Jan Terkelsen. Jan is one-half of an unstoppable team with her twin sister Michelle, who unfortunately couldn’t make it this episode, and they are both  Directors of People Leaders .  People Leaders is a leadership development company that runs leadership development programs for companies of all size...

I’m a firm believer that a clean space translates to a clear mind.  When was the last time you had some “thinking time”? I’m talking about real thinking time, where you can sit down with a calm, clear mind and reflect on many working parts within your business. Offload all the heaviness you’ve been carrying. Give your brain time to recalibrate.  It truly begs the question: Are you segmen...

What is your relationship with LinkedIn? How do you utilise the platform?  This week’s PPMP episode  is an exciting one as I speak with Adam Houlahan -  LinkedIn Expert at Prominence Global  and Author of three Amazon Best Selling books on the subject.  Prominence Global is one of the world’s leading LinkedIn personal branding agencies supporting the world’s scaling e...

Business planning. I’ll be honest with you - I’m not a fan of those mammoth 30-page documents packed to the brim with charts and spreadsheets. What I  do  love about business planning is the actual process. It’s even better than the actual one-page plan.  It’s your chance to work not just on your business, but actually  above  your business.    You’re standing up...

Do you count yourself as lucky? Do you also acknowledge how far you’ve come to get where you are in your business today?  At the end of the day, everything you’ve done comes down to much more than just a bit of luck.   Our newest PPMP episode features Director and Principal Psychologist at  Mind Body Well , Janet Lowndes. She shares her own business adventure with you all, diving in...

Do you stay true to your business values on a daily basis?  Our values are the foundation of our everyday lives - no matter if that’s personally or professionally.    For Jessica Young, Speech Pathologist and Director at Young Speech, it’s about understanding and being aware that our attitudes can really shape the lives of others.   It was a pleasure having Jessica  o...

How do you measure growth in your business? Did you know there are different ways to measure it?  Here to give you some insight this week is CEO and Co-Founder of Umbo, Weh Yeoh.  Umbo is a social purpose company that provides speech and occupational therapy online, particularly to those who can’t access those services is rural areas. Weh walks you through what it means to run a social e...

What were your early days of business like? Plenty of finding-your-feet kind of days? Networking with mutually supportive people? Whatever your experience was like, I’m sure you (like many fellow allied health business owners) struggled to find your way with time management. Perhaps it’s even still something you’re working on today.  For Claire Welshe, Founding Director of Echelon Edge Occupa...

How are you marketing your business in the time of COVID? In episode 155 of the PPMP Podcast, I have a conversation with Chris McCarroll, the Founding Director of Allied Health Marketing.   He shares his expertise in creating content and messaging that connects with your audience, especially during this time.   We also tackle the different platforms we can use to...

COVID sucks. There’s no better way to put it. With days, weeks and months of uncertainty, we’re all trying to find our way within a tough landscape that doesn’t make it easy to plan.  Many of you probably feel like your business brain is out of the game. Constant competing priorities, decision fatigue, dampened energy and mindset…   Perhaps you feel like you’re not allocating enough time...

What were your initial goals when you created your allied health business? Did you want to regain control over your life? Be able to take mental health days at any time, or attend your child’s special days at school? For Rhiannon Crispe, her deep dive into the business pool started when she wanted to have the freedom to do the things that were meaningful to her - without any restrictions that come...

What kind of tech training do you have in your business? Technology is forever evolving, and I’m no stranger to feeling the pressure when trying to keep up.   It’s so easy to fall out of love with new tech before it’s even operational - but what if there was better training available to remove that stress and confusion?  Samantha Garrett is here for the  newest PPMP episode &nb...

If there’s anything we took from 2020, it’s the importance of being ready-to-go at any and all times. We’ve learned the importance of gathering information, making great decisions, and trying to fall back on that spirit of “onwards and upwards”.   At Nacre Consulting, we’ve been busy-bees getting lots of good things done.   But what’s really stuck out lately is the worry around...

What elements of your business are there to help you organise your time better?   Some business owners source experts for things like finances. Others might have mastered the art of an organised diary - sticky note tabs and highlighting galore. Others may invest in admin to reclaim their time - much like Emily Mackie did. Emily is the Founder and Owner of Speak A...

Having a business that works even while you are away is what every business owner should strive for. Sally Mohitian the Director of Fun Lab Therapy Pty Ltd in Australia, joins us to talk about how she successfully implemented clear systems, processes and great team culture in her business from the get go and the benefits she has reaped from this. It wasn’t an easy task for her and, as she said, it...

What do your expectations look like when it comes to payments in the healthcare space? Is your system complicated or simplified?  For many allied health businesses, dealing with health payments can mean dealing with many challenges - from patients now knowing their out-of-pocket expenses, to your team waiting weeks for payments. Here to demystify the wide world of healthcare payments is none...