Did you know that it's possible to have a healthy relationship with social media? Did you know it can decrease anxiety and increase mental health if used appropriately? It can also cause anxiety, depression and result in higher chance of suicide if used incorrectly. This podcast addresses some key things you need to do if you want to have a healthy relationship with social media.
Saying goodbye is never easy, and unfortunately, the way veterinary professionals handle end-of-life care can sometimes fall short. This podcast explores practical steps that every hospital can take to enhance the care provided to both clients and pets during their most difficult moments.
Got an idea? Think you want to write a book? I'll explore my own journey and what you should know to get your book from an idea to print! This podcast will review why to write a book, publishers versus self publishing, how much money you may make and how to advertise your book.
Are you an introvert who feels like extroverts get more in life than you? You're not alone. This podcast will dive into whether extroverts get more raises, better promotions or more perks in veterinary medicine. Let's look at the differences between these two personality traits.
Prominent leaders are frequently observed, analyzed, and written about. Managers, supervisors, and business owners often derive valuable insights from public figures to enhance their own leadership skills. This podcast examines the leadership qualities of Donald Trump, focusing on the first 30 days of his second presidency term. It draws parallels between his actions as a leader and the actual skills needed to be an effective leader.
Do you want to ask for a raise? How about being utilized more in your current role? What about a promotion? Advocating for yourself is hard. This podcast reviews the basic steps to advocating for yourself so you can get what you deserve!
"I don't have time for a vacation." " No one else can do my job." "We're too short staffed to allow anyone to take a vacation." Stop making excuses on why you or others cannot go on vacation. Employers: Your employees need to go on vacation so have a good policy. Employees: Use your vacation time! Owners/Managers: Stop making excuses. RESOLVE TO TAKE A VACATION!
Most people struggle to be kind to themselves. Without knowing it, most degrade, deflect, downsize and detract from who they are and their amazing accomplishments. The author of this podcast is notorious for it! Let's talk about healthy self talk and how little words can make a big impact on how we and others view us. We need to learn to be nicer to ourselves.
It's election time here in the United States and millions of individuals are voting, an action that drives change. Do actions really make change happen? What can you do if you're not in a leadership position to impact change in your hospital? Let's talk about action to make change in the veterinary profession.
Is veterinary medicine ready for a new vet tech position? Is the current state of our profession ready with all the tools and resources needed for it to be successful. In this episode I talk about what a mid-level practitioner is and my thoughts on whether our career house is ready for a new guest.
We often think about toxic traits like gossiping, bullying, and negativity. What about those on our team that are carrying around hidden toxic traits that may not be as obvious? Maybe you have one of these traits and are contributing to a less ideal workplace. Let's dive into 4 of the less known toxic traits.
Failure sucks. It doesn't feel good and in 2024 I have failed to complete most of my goals I set out to do. What is failure, how is it defined and how can we move past it when we do fail?
Do only the wealthy have good mental health or access to better resources? I created this podcast after a post on my facebook page sparked conversation around this topic. I did a deep dive into research and share my thoughts along with the data of mental health, money and happiness.
Mentoring another individual can seem time consuming and too much responsibility. Many individuals back away from it because of that reason, but without knowing it most people are mentoring others every day. This podcast reviews what mentoring is and formal versus informal programs. You are likely a mentor to someone and you don't even realize it.
Veterinary technicians do not want to become veterinarians. Every vet tech is tired of being asked "when are you going to vet school?" Never. We need doctors to support us, allow us to perform our job the fullest ability, and not live in fear we are trying to be veterinarians. Let's talk about supporting the vet tech profession instead of fighting it.
Delegation is not just about freeing up more time for yourself. It's about growing others! Stop being afraid to delegate. You're not only holding yourself back, but you are stifling others as well!
The amputation of tails and ears are still fairly common in the United States. In most every other country in the world these practices do not occur or have been banned. What is docking and cropping and why is it still being done with such regularity here in the United States? Are there any benefits? How often do injuries of tails and ears actually occur? Don't judge the title alone. Instead, listen to the podcast in which I spent months pulling together data and studies to educate individuals o...
Yes, veterinary medicine costs a lot of money if you want the best care for your pets. However, compared to human healthcare it's a fraction of the cost. If you own a pet you must listen to this podcast as you will gain insight and an understanding into the cost of veterinary medicine and how you can help you and your pet. If you work in vet medicine this podcast is also for you to help change the narrative that is hurting the profession.
How is the bar set in your hospital? Are you setting expectations too low where your superstar performers are sliding down to meet the low expectations? Is the level of expectations the same for all team members? Too often leaders start to move the bar of expectations lower to meet the poor performance of those on the team. When low expectations are set for some team members, this will eventually cause all team members to come down to the low bar.
How you decide to let someone go is a direct reflection of what type of leader you are. Do you terminate someone on their wedding day or the day before a much-sought after vacation OR do you terminate with empathy? Join me on this podcast as I recount way too many terminations without empathy and how you can let someone go with respect and kindness.
My YouTube vlog on this subject resonated with a lot of people...like a lot...more than I would have expected. It's individuals like the veterinary technicians who graduate with a degree and are told they can't perform the skills they are legally allowed to do OR the regional director who is micromanaged and who are not permitted to develop out new programs that would help the hospitals. Turns out, it's a plague in veterinary medicine and it results in people quitting and sometimes quitting the ...
I dislike when someone intentionally or unintentionally puts up barriers in front of others which results in them being blocked from their success. We don't talk enough about people being the roadblock to success. This podcast dives into the types of road-blocking people and shares some ideas of how to kick those roadblocks out of the way.
Short staffed? Concerned everyone is leaving the profession? Who isn't?! In this podcast I talk about the key things that ALL veterinary professionals really want in their job. And no, it's not petting puppies and kittens all day.
Most everyone I know in veterinary medicine has a side hustle. But can you turn your side hustle into a real business? Is it worth it? I dive into my own experiences and what it's like to take a side hustle to your only source of income.
One of the biggest stresses in veterinary medicine is the affordability of care. Veterinary professionals go into the field because they have huge empathy for pets and the people who own them. Unfortunately, when clients can't afford services this often results in huge stress for the veterinary teams. Is giving away your services for free the right thing to do? How do you stop feeling guilty about charging for medical care? While this podcast does not have all the answers it touches on a few con...
Hospital leaders and doctors will often say, "We can't live without our veterinary technicians." Then the same hospital leaders and doctors will say, "We don't trust our vet techs, they shouldn't do that skill and anyone can be trained to do a vet techs job." Utilization of the veterinary technician/nurse continues to be an issue worldwide. Why? I dive into some of the roadblocks and why it's important to start FULLY utilizing vet techs/nurses.
Do managers expect more from their childfree employees? The answer is a resounding "yes". Let's talk about some data around this topic and things that managers and employees can do to ensure equality in the workplace.
Breaks are not only required, but essential for employees. If you are in a leadership role, stop telling employees, "there's always something to do so sitting is not allowed" and encourage people to take breaks. If you are an employee, stop saying, "I have no time to take a break" and take your break! This podcast dives into data behind the importance of breaks and ways to have a real break instead of shoveling food into your face at lightning speed.
Unfortunately the way most people provide feedback to each other is simply terrible. However, when managers provide terrible useless feedback to an employee it causes distrust, resentment, self-loathing and gossip. This podcast is for everyone who wants to improve their feedback skills. Stop giving terrible feedback where your employee is left confused and angry. Learn the steps to productive healthy feedback.
Anger is an important feeling, but did you know there's healthy versus unhealthy anger? Let's embrace anger in a healthy way. Healthy anger can help with burnout and other life challenges. Time to get angry!
