The Entrepreneurial Clinician

With our ageing population, it’s more important than ever before that the barriers to caring for our elders are addressed. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jo discusses how to break down these barriers using entrepreneurial thinking with Dr. Julie Bajic Smith. Dr Smith is a registered psychologist who has over 15 years clinical experience in aged care. She is a board-approved psychology supervis...

As our population ages, health professionals will see more and more people coming into their clinics living with dementia and who are in desperate need of the support of health professionals. But how do we as health professionals support them and why are many health professionals reluctant to serve the older population? They are two questions explored in this wide-ranging conversation when Jo is j...

Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset can help health professionals identify needs and fill gaps in a way that serves the community, creates a successful and sustainable practice and, on a personal level, thrive in their career.  One person who has done this in a very powerful and impactful way is Weh Yoeh. Weh is a professionally trained physiotherapist who has completed a MA in Development Studies...

Creating multiple streams of income is one of the most important things health professionals can do to build a sustainable practice and it’s a topic Jo is very passionate about. That’s why this week we are sharing an interview from a few years ago when Kat Love interviewed Jo on this topic. And although this conversation was recorded 6 years ago, now more than ever health professionals want, and n...

There is no doubt that being an allied health professional is rewarding yet challenging. However, the metrics often imposed on health professionals by the organisations they work for can make it even more difficult and contribute to burnout within the profession. So how do you balance authenticity and metrics with service delivery in a way that is sustainable? That’s the one of the topics discusse...

Even highly successful health professionals can experience shame around the topic of money and profitability. But how do we release the shame and build sustainable and profitable practices? That’s the topic of this episode when Jo is joined by accountant and speaker Julie Herres. Julis is the author of Profit First for Therapists and the host of the Therapy for Your Money podcast.  In this episode...

Today's health professionals are faced with an unprecedented challenge: to support and provide care in the rapidly changing landscape of the digital age. But how? That’s the topic of this insightful conversation when Jo is joined by Jake Ernst who is the Clinical Director at Straight Up Health-- a mental health clinic for young people and their families in Toronto, Canada. Jake speaks nationally a...

It might seem as though the word ‘resilience’ has become overused, especially since the events of 2020. Yet it is mission-critical if you as a health professional are to continue to bring the best of who you are to your work and to your life. In this episode, Jo is joined by Rehabilitation Manager and communications expert, Kylie Warry to discuss a new way of thinking about resilience and Kylie sh...

It’s often challenging for health professionals to shift from a clinician mindset towards an entrepreneurial one. How do you show up authentically in your marketing and in your practice and how do you look after your mental health while doing so? These are some of the topics Jo explores in this wide-ranging conversation with therapist and serial entrepreneur, Ernesto Segismundo. You can connect wi...

Betrayal might be an emotion more commonly associated with personal relationships, but struggling with feelings of betrayal (whether or not there has been an actual betrayal) is a common experience many business owners struggle with. So in this conversation, Jo is joined by therapist and coach, Lisa Duez. You can connect with Lisa via her business at One Path Consulting . Downsheet her cheat sheet...

It’s human nature to shy away from admitting what you don’t know (especially after thousands of hours of education and clinical practice). But being able to own your ignorance is not only critical to your client’s well-being but your career as a health professional too. That’s the topic of this wide-ranging conversation with Licensed Psychologist and author, Rachel Altvater. You can connect with R...

In the last episode, Jo shared some surprising ways that your scarcity mindset might be showing up in your practice and your life. In this episode, she goes onto discuss how abundance is not positive thinking but rather a lifestyle choice and shares 5 things you can do to create more abundance.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 16 - Your Abundance of Scarcity is Showing You, The Entrep...

Scarcity mentality can limit the growth of your practice, your career and life. But it can sometimes be hard to recognise in your own life. So in this episode, Jo shares 10 surprising ways that she has experienced in her own life or in the lives of the health professionals she works with.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Future-Proofing Health Professionals Facebook group You The Entrepreneur...

In this solo episode, Jo shares her story. Plus she talks about the self development that comes along with building something of value and why being bored in and with your business is actually the key to growth.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Future-Proofing Health Professionals Facebook group The Entrepreneurial Clinician book If you know you need more support, please visit my website at h...

Becoming a professional speaker is a goal for many allied health professionals who want to create multiple streams of income and share their expertise with a wider audience.  So in this episode, Jo is joined by Kristin (Krissy) Martinez is the President and CEO of PAX Therapy and Family Services and Kristin Martinez Consulting. In addition, Krissy is a professional speaker who travels the world wo...

Many health professionals begin their private practice journey by bootstrapping their business. But there comes a time when the bootstrapping mindset will keep you stuck and stop your practice from growing. In this episode, Jo shares the question that will help you move from a bootstrapping mindset to a leadership mindset. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daring Dozen Mastermind (coming soon)...

Working with remote teams is a challenge for many private practice owners. But how do you build a high-performing team in a remote or hybrid environment? In this episode, Jo is joined by Lisa George. Aside from being an Occupational Therapist for almost 30 years, Lisa is also the Remote Team Queen and helps practice owners build effective remote and hybrid teams. Jo and Lisa discuss: the surprisin...

In this special bonus episode, Jo shares the Entrepreneurial Clinician Manifesto.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Entrepreneurial Clinician Manifesto   If you know you need more support, please visit my website at https://jomuirhead.com Finally, if you loved this episode, please make sure you subscribe and leave us a review.  

In this solo episode, Jo discusses how health professionals often prioritise others first, and in doing so, sacrifice their own self-care and health in the process and why it’s so important for health professionals to treat their health as their most important asset. Resources mentioned in this episode: 3 day Health Practitioner’s Retreat - April 2023 Book of Evidence Future-Proofing Health Profes...

It’s easy to talk about wellness but hard to implement when you’re a busy health professional. So in this episode, Jo is joined by Clinical Psychologist and business and leadership coach, Valerie Ling. Valerie’s focus is helping people optimise their wellbeing and reduce burnout so they can optimise how they serve and lead others in their health practices and business. Jo and Valerie discuss: The...

In this episode, Jo is joined by Annie Porter who shares her unique perspective on the health profession. Annie has experienced both sides of the health profession, as a nurse and as a patient (after a serious injury left her with a disability) and she now brings her experience and insight to her work as the owner of Porter Practice Management, a values-led business committed to supporting allied...

In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Clinician, Jo is joined by Angela Lockwood, an Occupational Therapist, speaker, author and podcast host for a raw and honest conversation about how to thrive as a health professional. Jo and Angela discuss: how to know when you need to change, shift or pivot your practice? the question Angela asks herself in every situation,  the power of our words, the impor...

Health professionals are living with chronic levels of fatigue that are hard even for us to recognise. So it’s important to learn to manage your energy, not your fatigue. In this episode, Jo shares how you can recognise the difference between fatigue and tiredness, the impact of fatigue on your health and life as well as how you can do more with the precious energy you do have.  Resources mentione...

As a health professional, you are expected to manage and handle the emotional loads of your clients, families and yourself. So managing your energy is critical to future-proofing yourself and your career. In this episode, Jo shares why balancing your competence, capacity and capability plays an important role in managing your energy and being ‘fit for purpose’. Resources mentioned in this episode:...

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneurial Clinician? In this episode, Jo shares the 3 key concepts that will enable you to look after yourself while you look after others. Resources mentioned in this episode: You, The Entrepreneurial Clinician Energy Activators Workshop Future-Proofing Health Professionals Facebook group The Entrepreneurial Clinician book If you know you need more support, please...