51. Becoming the Leader You Want to Be with Andy Green

In this episode of the "It Starts with YOU" podcast, host Vic O'Farrell welcomes guest Andy Green, an experienced vet, leadership consultant, and personal development trainer. He shares his insights on learning from mistakes, managing self-doubt, and the critical role of trust in both professional teams and the vet-pet-owner relationship. The discussion delves into effective communication strategies, balancing empathy with accountability, and how constructive feedback fuels personal and team improvement. Real-life examples highlight the challenge and artistry of working with distressed animals and their owners, emphasising the non-verbal skills required to build trust. The episode is rich in practical wisdom for anyone seeking to improve their leadership, communication, or self-understanding, reminding us that meaningful change always "starts with you."   . "It Starts with You" podcast is available everywhere on Wednesdays every fortnight.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review! Thank you, Vic.      Let's Connect! Follow Vic O'Farrell via the Queen of Behaviours  Instagram - @vicofarrell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaofarrell/ Email – [email protected] Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com Work with Vicky Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTWViLzyLkU Programmes: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Programmes-2024-new-copy.pdf Speaker Pack: https://queenofbehaviours.com/speaker/   FREE RESOURCES Newsletter: https://mymailers.biz/qob/?fbclid=IwAR3CWpPKNLH0Qy7_9fDBYrCK0o6PdDXfHD08phcq8_okFfJM9UT6cAvIFOo Understand Different Personalities: https://form.jotform.com/250735619744363 Quick Guide to Disc: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Quick-Guide-to-DISC.pdf DISC for Team Success: https://queenofbehaviours.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Using-DISC-.pdf   For updates on new episodes and everything podcast related Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@queenofbehaviours Instagram - @itstartswithyoupodcastqob Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queenofbehaviours TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itstartswithyoupodcast LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/queenofbehaviours/ Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com/podcast   About the Guest Andy is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, facilitator, mentor and Neurostrategist with over 30 years' experience as a small animal veterinarian and business owner. He is co-founder of the world's largest veterinary Employee Ownership Trust, reflecting his commitment to collaborative leadership and organisational culture. Andy holds certifications in NLP, Neurostrategies, Harrison Assessments, and Contribution Compass behavioural profiling, enabling him to work effectively with individuals and organisations at every level. His work focuses on enhancing leadership capability, building high-performing teams, and developing strategic thinking. Whether mentoring individuals or facilitating large-scale cultural transformation, he combines deep professional experience with sophisticated behavioural insights to unlock potential and drive meaningful organisational outcomes.    Contact Details www.linkedin.com/in/andy-green-07425312 www.andygreenconsulting.co.uk