My Good Allied Health Practice
by Amy Geach
My Good Allied Health Practice is a podcast to uplift allied health practice owners in their business journey. I'm all about being smart with heart! On the podcast I will share tips, deeper conversations and wise words to fuel the soul of your practice, shift your mindset, and inspire you into action so you can continue to create the business and life you enjoy. I am all for businesses that create good in the world.... good things for you, good things for your clients, and good things for your community. I'll uncover things about being vulnerable, being brave, pivoting, failures, good wins, things that work, things that don't work and I'll talk with other practice owners who are doing good in their journeys.
Episodes
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Turning EOFY into big opportunities with Ngaire Turnbull
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...
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Why Practice Owners Feel So Tired (Even When They Love Their Work)
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...
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The 3 Pay Rise Mistakes I've Made as a Practice Owner
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...
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5 Tools I Actually Use in My Own Practice
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…
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When I realised I wasn't wearing enough hats (I know!!!)
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…
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Pre-holiday emotional jetlag...and how to avoid it!
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…
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The Myths & Moments of Burnout in Allied Health with Nicole de la Perelle
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…
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Did your employee pay rise become self-sabotage?
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...
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What if you train them and they leave?! The balance of training your allied health team members.
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....
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Why your allied health blog has fizzled and how to bring it back!
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,...
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The One-Pager That Keeps Your Practice Values Off the Paper and In the Room
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...
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A Fair Work Refresher for Allied Health: 5 key things to know about now
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...
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The 5 P’s of Being Choosable: From Blah to Brilliant with Belinda Weaver
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,...
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Why Rebooking Rate is the Most Underrated Success Factor in Allied Health (And why it's time to ditch billable hours as your main target)
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...
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Behind the scenes in my practice: Money Monday, privacy changes, and a whole lot of tabs open!
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…
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Dear Brain, Can we not spiral today? Tackling heavy tasks as a practice owner.
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…
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My Top 4 Must-Reads for Allied Health Practice Owners
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...
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Getting out of the practice ownership funk!
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...
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How to identify your busy blindspot as a practice owner
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…
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How to lean in when you don't want to! My reflections on starting a new clinic.
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...
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When I ignored the advice from the gurus
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…
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5 Key Annual Tasks for your Allied Health Practice
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...
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Stop doing this in your practice
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...
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Success or Strain: Understanding the break even target in your allied health practice
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…
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My top interview questions for finding your good eggs
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...
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How to have a mid-year reset
Welcome back to our podcast community! In today's episode, we dive into the essential practice of a mid-year reset. If you're feeling surprised by how quickly the year is flying by, you're not alone. It's already halfway through, and it's the perfect time to pause and realign. Feeling…
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7 must haves for your good allied health practice
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast, where we dive into the essentials of building a thriving allied health practice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing practice, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Celebrate Your...
About this show
My Good Allied Health Practice is a podcast to uplift allied health practice owners in their business journey. I'm all about being smart with heart! On the podcast I will share tips, deeper conversations and wise words to fuel the soul of your practice, shift your mindset, and inspire you into action so you can continue to create the business and life you enjoy. I am all for businesses that create good in the world.... good things for you, good things for your clients, and good things for your community. I'll uncover things about being vulnerable, being brave, pivoting, failures, good wins, things that work, things that don't work and I'll talk with other practice owners who are doing good in their journeys.
Hosted by
Amy Geach