My Good Allied Health Practice

The end of financial year can easily become one giant checklist. Update your fees. Review payroll. Read the latest Fair Work announcements. Talk to your accountant. Tick the boxes. and then.....move on. But what if we're missing one of the biggest opportunities of the year? In this episode I'm joined by one of my closest friends and long-time business sounding boards, Ngaire Turnbull . Ngaire spen...

Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered why everything suddenly feels harder than it should? You still love your work. You still care deeply about your clients and your team. But the decisions feel heavier, the motivation isn't quite there, and even the simplest tasks seem to take more effort than they used to. This episode was inspired by The Cognitive Athlete by Clint Rahe, a book...

The 3 Pay Rise Mistakes I've Made as a Practice Owner When Fair Work recently announced upcoming wage increases, I noticed something interesting. There seemed to be two common responses. Some practice owners went very quiet, while others felt relatively unaffected because they already pay above award wages. As I sat with it, I realised there was a bigger conversation to be had. In this episode, I'...

I have tried a lot of systems, apps, and tools in my time as a practice owner. Some have promised me productivity bliss, but most ended up as clutter on my phone. So in this episode, I'm sharing the five tools that genuinely work for me. These are the ones that suit how my brain works, that help me connect with my team, stay organised, and actually get things done. Here's what I covered in this ep...

Have you ever had that moment where you're sitting at your desk surrounded by Post-it notes, printer problems, and unfinished progress notes and thought, "Hang on, this is a lot more than being a therapist"? Yep, me too. In this episode, I take you back to when I first started my practice (hi, baby Ruby in the pram!) and share the very real realisation that we wear way more hats than we ever signe...

If you are juggling school holidays, sick kids, and a business that never seems to switch off, you are so not alone. In this episode, I recorded mid-school-holidays (with one grumpy child off with Dad!), I'm unpacking what it really takes to get rest when you're a practice owner. After 19 years in business, I still sometimes get this wrong. I block out the holidays in my calendar, but I forget to...

I’m really glad you’re here because today’s episode hits that place many of us settle into without even realising... a quiet burnout. Enough to feel tired, a little despondent, maybe like you’ve lost your spark. I had Nicole de la Perelle from Encourage OT on, and together we lean into what burnout actually looks like.. its early whispers, and what we, especially as practice owners, can do before...

If you've ever laid awake at night wondering whether to give a team member a pay rise, and how on earth to afford it, this episode is for you. It’s a topic that comes up all the time in my mentoring sessions and inside The Connection Co. membership, so I wanted to get honest about what really happens when we start increasing wages without a clear plan. Spoiler alert: I’ve made all the mistakes. In...

What if you train them... and they leave? Hi lovely ones. Today’s episode touches a nerve that so many of us feel as practice owners: that sting when you’ve trained someone, invested your time, heart and energy, and then… they leave. Ouch. It’s one of the most vulnerable parts of leading a team. And it’s also where we often freeze up, unsure of whether to keep backing our people or retreating to p...

It happens quietly and often without fanfare: the allied health blog that once had so much promise slowly... fizzles. In this episode, I’m diving into the common pitfalls that cause blogs to lose steam (no shame here... I've been there too!) and how you can revive yours with purpose, consistency, and some practical tweaks. Blogging might feel like a slow burn, but it’s one of the most powerful, co...

One of my all-time favourite topics -and no, not just because I like a good list of words on a wall (although I do love a good font). In this episode, I'm diving deep into the heart and soul of practice values - how to pick them, but also how to actually use them. Whether you're creating your values from scratch or dusting them off for a refresh, I’ll walk you through what’s worked in my own pract...

Let’s be honest - Fair Work isn’t the sexiest topic around. But if you’re employing people under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award, this one’s for you. I’m breaking down five things every allied health practice owner needs to know to stay compliant, sleep better at night, and build more trust with their teams. No jargon, no judgment - just some straight-talking support to help yo...

If you’ve ever looked at your website and thought, "Why does this feel so... beige?" or felt your automated messages read like they were written by a robot with a clipboard, then this episode is absolutely for you. I had the joy of speaking with the wonderful Belinda Weaver — copywriting coach, wordsmith extraordinaire, and a woman whose warmth and smarts make you want to high-five your screen. Th...

Today I’m talking about a number that I love so much I could almost tattoo it on my forehead (terrible idea, I know). It’s the humble rebooking rate. Yes, I’m serious! This little metric has so much heart and intelligence wrapped up in it, and I think it deserves a place of honour in every allied health practice. Before you tune out because numbers aren’t your thing, stick with me. I promise it’s...

This episode is less structured and more like a voice note to a friend. So if you're up for some real talk and gentle reflection, you're in the right place. In this episode, I open up about the many moving parts happening in the background of running my clinics. Even when things look calm from the outside, there's a lot going on underneath, and I thought it was time to share some of that with you....

Welcome back to My Good Allied Health Practice —where we talk about the wins, the wobbles, and the real work behind running an allied health practice. It’s been a while between episodes, and today I’m back with a big old dose of honesty. In this episode, I’m diving into the idea of heaviness —not the physical kind (though mid-40s, toast, and tight jeans do get a mention), but the mental weight we...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, I dive into one of my favourite topics—books! Specifically, I’m sharing four game-changing reads that have inspired, motivated, and guided me as an allied health practice owner. If you’re looking for practical insights, mindset shifts, or just a good book to dive into, this is the episode for you. I also reflect on my personal journey with reading, how...

Welcome back to My Good Allied Health Practice ! In today’s episode, I’m diving into something I think many of us can relate to: being in a funk. Not the groovy, danceable kind, but the heavy, uninspired kind that sneaks up on us when we least expect it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or just out of sorts, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal journey with funks, how I’ve navig...

Hi everyone, it's Amy here. In today's episode, I want to dive into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately—busyness. I've worked with hundreds of Allied Health Practice owners, and a common theme I hear is how busy they feel. The constant busyness can make it hard to focus on the tasks we love and are passionate about. We get so caught up in clinical work and the day-to-day operations of runn...

Hello everyone, and welcome back! It's been a while since my last episode, and I want to thank you for your patience. I took a little break, which wasn't planned, but it was necessary. I traveled overseas with my daughter to help her settle into her new life as she embarks on her soccer career. I had every intention of recording while I was there, but finding a quiet spot was a challenge. So, here...

Today, I'm getting real about times when I've tuned out the so-called experts and trusted my gut instead. It's made a world of difference for my business, and I want to share that with you. I've always valued outside perspectives on my practice. Big shoutout to my past mentors – your insights have been golden. But let's be honest, sometimes advice can feel off, even from the pros. Ever felt that w...

I'm Amy Geach, and in this episode, I'm diving into five essential annual tasks that every practice owner should be on top of. Remember, while these tasks are crucial to complete at least once a year, there's no harm in checking them more frequently. The first thing to note is... annual tasks can sneak up on us. We've all been there—suddenly, it's time to renew insurances or send information to th...

Over the years, through my mentoring program and the Smart with Heart Mastermind, not to mention The Connection membership for allied health practice owners, I've seen a pattern. It's like a silent alarm that goes off, and I can hear it in the voices of practice owners. They don't see it themselves, but I do, and I want to help you understand it as well. Let me paint you a picture with a story fro...

Welcome back to another episode of my podcast! Whether you're tuning in for the first time or you're a returning listener, I'm thrilled to have you here. I'm your host, Amy, and today's topic is crucial for any practice owner: understanding the difference between success and strain through the lens of break-even numbers. Let's dive in. Many practice owners experience periods of financial strain, w...

Welcome to the show notes for today's episode of my podcast, where I dive deep into the art of interviewing and share my top five favourite questions that help uncover the true essence of a candidate. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview a whopping 12 candidates for a client coordinator position at my clinic. While it was a time-consuming process, it was crucial to ensure we didn't miss ou...