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Workplace Culture Episodes

Nov. 26, 2024

The Artist in Scientist's Clothing: Companion Animal Veterinarian Dr…

Dr. Jane Jones, a pioneering voice in veterinary narratives, invites us into her world as she navigates the complexities of qualitative research in veterinary science. With a unique focus on the experiences of Māori veterinar...

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July 19, 2024

Transform Your Vet Clinic: the Peak-End Rule Cognitive Bias and (unfa…

Send us a Text Message. Is your clinic still struggling with the post-pandemic workforce transformation? Discover how to turn these challenges into opportunities by understanding the concept of psychological safety and its pr...

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July 9, 2024

From Conflict to Consensus: Navigating Team Dynamics - ep 193

Send us a Text Message. Join Julie South, a Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach, as she delves into the art of reaching consensus within teams. Julie emphasises the importance of creating a safe space for open convers...

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July 2, 2024

Subtle Killers of Team Morale: Quiet (Silent) Quitting, Disengagemen…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how to unlock the full potential of your veterinary team? Join DISC Certified Trainer and Resilience Coach Julie South as she unravels some of the secrets to boosting employee en...

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June 25, 2024

Enhancing Employee Engagement: Improve Your Veterinary Clinic's Cultu…

Send us a Text Message. Julie South, Certified DISC Trainer and Resilience Coach, delves into the crucial topic of employee engagement. Discover how understanding and addressing your team's needs can transform your clinic's ...

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June 18, 2024

Cracking the Code to Team Success: Psychological Safety, Collaboratio…

Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, host Julie South tackles the important topic of psychological safety and its impact on team dynamics, collaboration, and overall veterinary clinic p...

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June 4, 2024

Psychological Safety, the True Cost of Staff Turnover and Building a …

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what the true cost of staff turnover is in veterinary clinics and how you can build a more resilient and engaged team? Join us as we uncover the financial and emotional toll of staff turn...

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April 2, 2024

Turning Triggers Into Teachers - Negative Affect and Emotional Intell…

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt knocked off balance by a difficult life event or emotional outburst? What if, instead of being victims of these occasional triggers, we could develop the skills to harness them as te...

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Oct. 17, 2023

Unlocking Workplace Harmony: Exploring Personality Profiling with Luc…

Send us a Text Message. Ever dreamed of transforming your workplace into a harmonious, productive haven? Are you eager to understand why you or your colleagues behave the way you do? Get ready as Julie South , Tania Bruce and...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Cultivating Empathy: Strategies for Forgiving When it Feels Impossibl…

Send us a Text Message. Ever feel the weight of bitterness holding you back? Today, we're going to unburden ourselves by embracing the liberating power of forgiveness, even in the face of deep hurt when it feels impossible to...

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Oct. 3, 2023

Exploring the Depths of Collective Forgiveness: From Historical Atroc…

Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to journey into the depths of collective (group) forgiveness? Today we look at historical wounds and explore the healing power of forgiveness, be it for historical atrocities like the Hol...

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Sept. 26, 2023

The Power of Forgiveness in the High-stakes Ethical Veterinary World

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how forgiveness can apply when there's the moral dilemma of and justice colouring the picture in the high stakes the veterinary profession? Join me, Julie South, as we navigate this mine...

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Sept. 19, 2023

Transforming Veterinary Clinic Culture through the Power of Forgivene…

Send us a Text Message. What if the culture within your veterinary clinic could be transformed by one simple concept - forgiveness? This is the second of a 2-part talking about forgiveness as a vet clinic culture, and the si...

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Sept. 12, 2023

Transforming Vet Clinic Culture Through the Power of Forgiveness

Send us a Text Message. What if the key to a harmonious and productive veterinary clinic lies in the simple act of forgiveness? Join me, Julie South, as we embark on a journey to understand how forgiveness plays an integral r...

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Aug. 1, 2023

The Power of Mentoring in Veterinary Clinics to Improve Recruitment &…

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why more than 40% of workers without a mentor have considered leaving their job in the last three months, compared to just 25% of those who do have a mentor? Curious about how a well-stru...

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July 4, 2023

Unveiling the Values Divide: the Hidden Pitfall in Recruitment Marke…

Are your recruitment efforts falling short? What if you could transform your clinic's recruitment strategy by focusing on the right values that resonate with job seekers? In this episode, we uncover the untapped potential of ...

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June 27, 2023

Harness the power of "values" to up the ante on your recruitment mark…

Ready to revolutionise your vet clinic's recruitment process and say goodbye to low engagement, high turnover, and skyrocketing costs? Discover the secret to transforming your employer brand and boosting your clinic's success...

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May 9, 2023

Empowering Your Workforce: How a Quality-of-Life Employer Supports Em…

Are you an employer looking for ways to enhance the quality of life for yourself and your team in the workplace? Do you often find your team feeling overwhelmed and out of control? As a team leader, do you struggle to provide...

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May 2, 2023

The Culture-Positive Approach: How Quality of Life Powers Recruitment…

Want to improve job satisfaction and attract high-performing employees? You need to prioritise Quality of Life in your Workplace . This Culture-Positive concept is gaining popularity. But what is it exactly and how does it be...

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April 11, 2023

Pawsitively Impressive: Leveraging Employee Testimonials for Vet Clin…

Are you a veterinary clinic owner, HR, or Practice Manager struggling to recruit and retain top performers? Or maybe you're a veterinary professional on the hunt for your next career move? Either way, this episode is for you!...

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Feb. 14, 2023

How to recognise the Toxic Tactics of Gaslighting, Microaggression, a…

Gaslighting, microaggressions, and passive aggressive behaviour create toxic relationships – at work and at home. If you – or someone you know – wonders whether you’re going a bit crazy or feel like you have to walk on eggshe...

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Feb. 7, 2023

The Distinction between Equality and Equity for Cost Effective Veteri…

Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary Recruitment Here are 10 distinct ways "equity" is different to "equality" in the veterinary clinic workplace. We look at how you can address those differences to make you a mor...

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Jan. 31, 2023

Inclusion vs Diversity - 7 inclusive ways to grow your employer brand…

There’s been a bit of a jargon bandied around the recruitment and HR worlds over the last few years of DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion . Let's look at some DEI language - and how that plays out in your clinic - to eithe...

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Feb. 1, 2022

Vet Clinic Employee Engagement - pt 2 - 7 questions to ask in line wi…

So far, we’ve looked at the cost of employee turnover – episode 64 – how to lower the cost of churn – employee turnover by starting an Employee Retention Investment Fund at your clinic. Last week we looked at the 5-P question...

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