Allied Health Business Brilliance

In this heartfelt rerun episode, Cathy Love sits down with Madeleine Buchner, CEO and Founder of Little Dreamers, a trailblazing organisation supporting young carers. Maddie shares her entrepreneurial journey from founding the organisation at age 16 to leading a national team across multiple states.   Listen in on the unique challenges young carers face, Little Dreamers’ transformative p...

In this compelling episode, host Cathy Love sits down with Monica Zidar, President of the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), experienced music therapist, and Director of Queensland Paediatric Allied Health. Monica shares her journey from a student volunteer to leading AMTA during a time of significant challenges. She reflects on the critical advocacy efforts for music therapy’s recogniti...

In this engaging episode, Cathy Love chats with Charmaine Owen, Founding Director of Kids and Community, about navigating uncertainty, co-designing services, and leading with authenticity. Charmaine shares her refreshing perspective on thriving in unpredictable times and how her team’s innovative programs, like their unique Community Inclusion Coaches and groundbreaking café project, are redefinin...

Welcome to this rerun episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance! Cathy Love is joined by Layland Webb to discuss the transformational  Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance (EBA) program . Together, they unveil the unique elements of this flagship offering, which has been empowering Allied Health Business Owners to navigate challenges, grow their businesses, and achieve remarkable result...

Welcome to another insightful episode of  Allied Health Business Brilliance . In this rerun episode, Cathy Love is joined by Cate Schreck, the Founding Director and Service Excellence Coach of Light Bulb Training Solutions and Just for Schools. Cate shares her wealth of knowledge on customer service excellence, emotional intelligence, and how Allied Health businesses can create meaningful tea...

In this episode, we have Marcus Jean-Francois, Systems Champion and Coach at Nacre Consulting, joins the podcast with Chantelle Robards to discuss what Allied Health Business Owners should be looking out for when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. Deep dive into the world of AI and its practical applications in Allied Health. Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are transforming business operations lik...

In this special year-end episode, Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb for a lively and insightful conversation about 2024. Together, the trio reflects on the year’s highlights, key industry trends, recruitment successes, and the lessons learned along the way while navigating the evolving NDIS landscape.  The trio also celebrates Nacre Consulting’s impactful programs lik...

Join Cathy Love and Dr. Margaret Beattie, Health Service Manager at Super Rehab, as they dive into the intricacies of building resilient Allied Health businesses. Margaret shares her journey, the evolution of Super Rehab, and the strategies they’ve employed to foster a thriving team culture, introduce innovative services, and create sustainable growth in the Allied Health sector.  In this epi...

In this episode, Cathy Love reconnects with Michael Kerr, founding director of Kerr Capital, for an in-depth discussion on building sustainable value in small businesses. Together, they explore the importance of operational efficiency, financial clarity, and strategic planning to create businesses that thrive—whether owners choose to sell, scale, or step back.  Topics covered on  Allied...

In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Mary-Anne Xenitelis, the trailblazing founder of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Center and Moore Intensive Therapy Studio. Mary-Anne shares her journey from the early days of becoming a pioneering force in paediatric care in Melbourne, Australia. This candid conversation unpacks the evolution of Allied Health businesses, the challenges of adapting to shi...

Join Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards as they deep dive into recent shifts in the NDIS landscape that impact Allied Health businesses. In this episode, they share an honest, practical look at the current state of foundational supports, registration updates, and the implications for business owners, support coordinators, and clients alike.  From advice on audit cycles to navigating the worker...

In this episode, Cathy Love chats with Susan Marden, the Director of OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. They discuss the challenges and growth strategies for Allied Health businesses, particularly in the complex landscape of NDIS. They dive into the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) for autism intervention, the importance of team training, and the impact of changing government policies on clinic operation...

In this solo episode, Cathy introduces the upcoming  Financial Future-Proofing for Allied Health   Masterclass . Cathy outlines the practical steps business owners can take to build a solid financial foundation, from mastering  budgeting basics  to diversifying  revenue streams . Listen in to gain insights into enhancing profit margins and mitigating  risk management...

In this episode of the Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast, Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards reflect on their experience at the  Allied Health Awards  on the Gold Coast.  They share highlights from the event, discussing the importance of recognising the contributions of Allied Health Professionals and  celebrating their achievements .  The episode delves into the sig...

Mishma Kumar-Jonson, CEO and Principal Social Worker of The Iceberg Foundation, joins PPMP to speak about their fast and furious seven to eight month journey of starting up and growing the business in this rerun episode. From describing the story behind their stunning logo and the power of branding, to discussing all things fear and failure, Mishma brings plenty of insight to this episode. You’ll...

Join Cathy Love as she chats with  Angela Mariani  and  Mani Batra , Co-Founders of Everbility, to explore  AI solutions for Allied Health . They discuss how AI can reduce burnout, streamline documentation, and boost  clinician efficiency  by saving time on administrative tasks. In addition to the benefits, they cover Everbility’s focus on privacy and responsible AI u...

Cathy Love and Layland Webb dive into the transformative Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance Program . This flagship program is designed to help Allied Health Business Owners achieve business growth, providing a collaborative space for peer support and accountability.  For the first time, the Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance Program is open to new participants outside their existing client b...

In this rerun episode, listen in as Cathy shares her personal experience at the James Clear LIVE event with  Atomic Habits  author, James Clear. You’ll hear as Cathy discusses her biggest learnings, including what she resonated most with during the event. These learnings are wonderfully insightful for everyone looking to improve many aspects of their life, but especially Allied Health Bu...

Are you struggling with  coaching underperforming employees  in your Allied Health business? In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb tackle the common challenges business owners face when employees aren’t meeting expectations. From missed KPIs to negative attitudes, they share actionable strategies to help improve team culture and overall productivity. You’ll also learn how setting...

Tune back into this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs, in this rerun of Episode 307. Listen as they chat about the period of acceleration in terms of focus on AHAs as a response to the Allied Health workforce shortage, and hearing about the challenges business owners are facing trying to implement them all. Topics covered...

In this episode,  Layland Webb  and  Chantelle Robards  dive into the upcoming  Quarterly Accelerator Conference , a must-attend event for Allied Health Business Owners.  They discuss how  this online conference , typically reserved for members, will be open to the public for the first time. This exciting event will focus on  NDIS updates , goal setting, and...

Cathy Love sits down with Ian Aldridge, Founding Director of Progressive Legal, to explore essential  legal strategies for small businesses,  in particular, Allied Health businesses. They dive into the importance of setting up the right legal structures early on and how effective  risk management  can save businesses from costly mistakes. The conversation also covers the critic...

In this episode, Cathy Love and Andrew Charalambous, Founding Director of Back to Basics Health Group, chat about his journey of achieving business growth over the past 13 years. Andrew shares the vision that inspired him to start his business, the challenges he faced early on, and how he overcame perfectionism to build a thriving practice. The discussion dives into the importance of systems and p...

In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb explore the transformative power of  team retreats  in  Allied Health . They explore how these retreats have evolved over time, becoming key to building  team cohesion  and enhancing  leadership strategies  for  Allied Health Business Owners .  Cathy and Layland share how selecting the right environment and e...

Join Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards in this insightful episode as they delve into the  NDIS impact on team wellbeing . Listen as they focus on how the evolving landscape of the NDIS affects  Allied Health  professionals and their businesses, where they explore the current challenges of  provider registration , highlighting the need for more streamlined and relevant processes....