The Business of Healthcare Consulting with Tara Humphrey

In this week's podcast, I work through the often-thorny topic of recruitment and onboarding, and, at the opposite end of the spectrum, outline my approach when a hire is just not working out and facing down the challenge of letting staff go.   You'll hear all about:  How promotion of strong content and a creative approach to recruitment can pay off for both recruiters and applicants  Why going wit...

Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments. In this podcast, Tara covers: The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that helps Tara prepare for the week of work ahead. Ta...

Ever felt the sting of comparison and insecurity in the business realm? We get it. Join Tara Humphrey, as she delves deep into her personal brush with these feelings. Using her experience with her website and blog performance as a measure, Tara unearths the pitfalls of sizing up our success with others'. The focus of this episode is to remind you to celebrate your victories and not to be swayed by...

In the episode, I am going to take you behind the scenes of how I plan my time for the next few weeks in my health care consultancy, I have been running THC Primary Care providing interim management, consultancy, training and facilitation to Primary Care Networks & Clinical Commissioning groups which are now called Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) Each week I look at my diary for the next 2 weeks, an...

In this podcast, Tara takes us behind the business of THC Primary Care and shares her quarterly review along with candidly sharing what she stopped, started and will continue doing moving forward. 1.      The course and training portfolio 2.     The  Interim primary care network management  portfolio 3.     The increase in  facilitation  and  consultancy 4.     Wins for the quarter and achieving ...

In this episode, I share my perspective on what it feels like to deliver bad news. People in leadership positions go through this all the time, but their perspective is often not documented and it is just as hard to give bad news as it is to receive it. Join me as I share my planning and thought process on how to go about it. I share the questions I ask myself as I approach it. I talk about how to...

Let's get event planning!   We are all well versed in mandatory training and where development within our individual roles is measured by the 'must do' workplace-based courses but when it comes to the events we choose, how do we target those which are most likely to make the biggest impact on our personal growth, and in our learning and progression as businesses and business leaders?  I bring to y...

This week Tara is sharing our experiences from Best Practice, strategic planning, being bold, brave and ambitious and our thoughts on if we knew we couldn't fail what would we do! Please do check out our below blog where all of our Best Practice leadership episodes can be found. https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/post/our-primary-care-leadership-masterclass   About Tara Humphrey and The business of...

This week I am discussing The Framing Effect and what this means for you and your organisation / team. When making decisions, most people think about every choice's potential risk and drawback. This can often lead to paralysis by analysis or no decision at all.   This week on the Business of Healthcare Consulting Podcast I share: Positive framing and how to use the framing effect to support and in...

It's something even the most confident of people can worry about and I have to remember that even with the best planning in the world, sometimes you then have to take a step back. We need to prioritise, think about the pressure to contribute and become better at saying no, it's not a bad thing. It's difficult trying to balance all the plates sometimes, but take a step back, breathe and look at the...

In this episode, I wanted to do a little bit of a re-introduction as we have new listeners, which is absolutely fab, and I also wanted to say thank you to our regular listeners, we love that you come back each week and spend your time listening to our Podcast.   I discuss why not to say no because you are scared, I wanted to give you a real life example of how I let my imposter syndrome get in the...

I am just following my passions, saying yes to the opportunities that interest me, taken a few risks, investing in myself and to a degree, I'm happy to make a bunch of mistakes along the way. I think that's how you design your career is unique to you. If you have the desire to do something different, a create a side hustle, or take on a project that maybe pushes you outside of your comfort zone or...

We take you behind the scenes and share our approach to creating content.   At THC Primary Care, we produce A weekly podcast, blog, newsletter and daily social media content. We have produced over 250 blogs and 340 podcasts, so we are pretty experienced and pretty consistent.   This business would not be where it is today without us continually putting ourselves out there. In this podcast, Tara hi...

What to do when your project is failing  In this episode I am talking about what to do when your project is failing. It is really important to share the highs and lows, this is how we grow as leaders.    This week on the Business of Healthcare Consulting Red Flags in a Project  Trust your instincts & highlight the risks  Taking Radical Responsibility  Allowing more time than you think you will nee...

I am discussing how to build legitimacy and enhance your creditability. Having a boundary spanning role and building legitimacy go hand in hand.  It can feel like you are constantly trying to build legitimacy and when you join a new organisation – you have to start from scratch and you have to show who you are and share your values.  Other people can build your legitimacy by word of mouth testimon...

Building on from episode 2, Tara returns to share why now is a great time to become a healthcare consultant. In this episode, Tara shares the pressing issues of rising health inequalities, staff shortages, and escalating costs that the health and care system is currently grappling with. Find out the importance of conducting thorough research and carving out a niche market to stand out in the compe...

Tara returns to discuss the importance of considering outside help from consultants for healthcare leaders facing challenges.   Tara provides a list of important questions for leaders to reflect on and determine if they would benefit from external support..   Tara's key takeaways: Consider hiring a consultant if you consistently miss targets, have the same recurring issues, lack clarity on strateg...

Tara returns to discuss the strategic tools to transform your healthcare leadership. Dive into practical frameworks like SWOT analysis, mind mapping, fishbone diagrams, and the RACI framework. These tools are pivotal for better decision-making, risk management, and enhanced communication within your organisation. Key Takeaways: Master the SWOT analysis for strategic planning and risk management. U...

Ever wondered how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consulting business? This week, Tara shares her personal journey, recounting the thrill and challenges of negotiating her first clients, how word of mouth was crucial in securing opportunities, and the importance of patience and hard work in building a client pipeline. Here are Tara's key takeaways for th...