Culture Focused Practice

Not every workplace issue is true conflict—and assuming it is can lead you down the wrong road. In this Culture Lab episode, we unpack the real culprits behind tension: things like unclear expectations, role confusion, and low-clarity systems that create endless blame loops.  You’ll get a simple but powerful 3-part tool—Clarity, Capacity, Compatibility—to help you diagnose what’s actually going on...

In episode three of the Hard Conversation miniseries, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into the real work of conflict— staying in it without checking out, blowing up, or spiraling.  From understanding why conflict can feel like a full-body experience to recognizing the exact moment you're losing your grounding, this episode gives you the tools to hold steady and lead well. You’ll learn how your nervous...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives headfirst into the awkward, emotional, and straight-up uncomfortable territory of hard conversations. This is episode two of a four-part miniseries, and it’s all about giving you actual words to say when shit gets real. We’re talking underperformance, weird vibes, cultural misalignment, and tense moments that need...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper tackles the messy, necessary, and ultimately transformative topic of constructive conflict in group practices. She breaks down why conflict isn’t the enemy—avoidance is—and walks through five key agenda items:  reframing conflict as a neutral or even positive force recognizing unhealthy conflict behaviors like gossip an...

In this Culture Lab episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper breaks down the “clarity gap”—that sneaky space between what you think you're communicating and what your team is actually hearing. This episode is part of a mini-series focused on teasing apart clarity and accountability issues in your group practice. We’re digging into three painfully familiar scenarios: t...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I dig into the sneaky little thing I call the clarity gap —aka the space between what you think you’re saying and what your team is actually hearing. It’s a doozy, and it trips up even the best leaders.  We’re talking about how to create clarity without turning into a micromanaging dictator (because ew), how to set up structures that actuall...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper kicks off a new mini-series on something every practice owner faces but rarely talks about: the clarity gap. You know—that frustrating disconnect between what you think you're saying and what your team is actually hearing.  In this episode, Tara breaks down three big things: why we assume we’re being clear (spoiler: we’...

In the third (and final!) episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast’s EOS Bootcamp series, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper wraps up with the good stuff: how to actually solve the sh*t that’s holding your group practice back.  This episode - Right People, Real Problems - dives into the last two core components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): people and issues. Tara breaks down how to fig...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I dive into Vision and Traction - two of the most foundational and badass parts of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This is part two in a three-part EOS Bootcamp series, and we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how to actually set goals and follow through on them without burning out or losing steam two weeks later. I revisit the...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I’m kicking off the EOS Bootcamp series - a three-part, no-BS breakdown of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and why it might just be the structure your group practice has been begging for. EOS, created by Gino Wickman, helps you actually organize and lead your business like a grown-up (in the best way). In this first episode, we’re...

In this third episode of the Culture Isn't Really What You Think series (aka the "Good Vibes Won't Save You" series), Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into culture-driven leadership - what actually builds a strong practice culture (hint: it’s not trust falls and mission statements). We’re talking leader behavior, consistency, and accountability (read: the real shit that shapes your team's experience)....

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, we’re diving into energy audits - aka, how to figure out who’s subtly (or not-so-subtly) dragging your team down. This is Part 2 of our "The Culture Isn't Really What You Think" series, where we’re busting myths about team culture and getting real about what actually makes (or breaks) a strong practice. Here’s the deal: negativity spreads -...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, we’re kicking off a brand-new series that challenges the biggest misconceptions about culture. Spoiler: It’s not about “good vibes” and team-building retreats. Instead, culture is shaped by what you allow, tolerate, and hold people accountable for - whether you realize it or not. I'm diving into the real, sometimes uncomfortable truth: your...

In this final episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast’s three-part burnout series, we’re talking about the mindset shift that changes everything—moving from practitioner to CEO. Because let’s be real: if you’re still running your group practice like a solo therapist, you’re probably drowning in decisions, client issues, and a never-ending to-do list. This episode covers how to delegate lik...

In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I’m diving into boundaries—the kind that actually stick and don’t make you feel like an asshole for having them. We’re talking about the biggest mistakes practice owners make (hint: being too damn available, absorbing everyone’s stress like a human sponge, and overworking because training people is exhausting ). I’ll break down time, emotio...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I’m kicking off a three-part series on burnout—because let’s be real, if you own a group practice, burnout is probably lurking around the corner (or already sitting in your passenger seat, eating your snacks). We’re talking about the real burnout traps that practice owners fall into—the ones that go beyond just working too much. Burnout isn...

In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I’m breaking down a leadership trap that too many group practice owners fall into—constantly playing cleanup. If you’re stuck micromanaging, fixing mistakes, and generally feeling like the only adult in the room, this one's for you. We’ll talk about why you keep falling into this cycle (spoiler: helper tendencies, unclear expectations, and...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I’m breaking down why so many goals crash and burn—and, more importantly, how to actually achieve them. Spoiler: It’s not about working harder or manifesting success through sheer willpower. I’m covering the biggest goal-setting disasters, like setting way too many goals, failing to track progress, and falling for shiny object syndrome (we’...

In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I (Dr. Tara Vossenkemper—yep, still weird calling myself that) dive into the reality that conflict is inevitable in group practices. But here’s the kicker: how you, as a leader, handle it will make or break your team. We’re not aiming for a conflict-free practice (that’s a fantasyland I don’t live in). Instead, I’ll walk you through how to...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast , I’m diving into why onboarding isn’t just a box to check—it’s the foundation for long-term success. If you’re hiring but not setting people up right , you’re basically rolling out the red carpet for high turnover. Not ideal. We’re talking about getting crystal clear on expectations, weaving culture into the process (instead of hoping they j...

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I’m diving into the four most common hiring mistakes that group practice owners make and, more importantly, how to stop making them. I’ve seen these mistakes firsthand (because I’ve made them, too), and I know how much bad hires can drain your time, money, and practice culture. So, let’s talk about why hiring too fast, ignoring red flags, ov...

In this inaugural content episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper discusses the top four challenges faced by group practice owners. The episode covers topics such as hiring and retention, clarity on roles and responsibilities, balancing clinical caseloads with managerial duties, and staying on top of financials. Tara provides practical solutions and insights for each...

In the debut episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper introduces herself as a consultant, group practice owner, and enthusiast of practice-related topics. She outlines the podcast's focus on ownership, business culture, and leadership within group practices. Key themes include hiring, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and implementing the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operat...

In this introductory episode of Culture Focused Practice, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into the core aspects of developing a thriving group practice culture. The podcast targets practice owners and leaders who are ready to enhance hiring, retention, team dynamics, leadership structuring, and overall practice management. Dr. Vossenkemper emphasizes her straight talk approach, promising episodes fill...