The Veterinary Leadership Success Show

Apr 10 2024 6
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Short conversations with smart people with good ideas to help you run your veterinary practice more effectively. Each month, your host, Dr. Dave Nicol, puts a subject of importance to practice managers under the microscope with a subject matter expert to help you grapple with real-life management problems. Loosely arranged around the topics required to complete the CVPM, this show will help you with ideas and inspiration to take on some of the big problems and opportunities we all face in veterinary medicine.

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Ep 96: Cultivating a Positive Culture in Veterinary Medicine, with Nancy Slessenger

Apr 10 2024 28 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Podcast, Dr. Dave Nicol is joined by mentor and friend, Nancy Slessenger, discussing the importance of identifying triggers and creating a plan to manage them effectively. The conversation touches on leadership in veterinary practices and includes valuable insights and practical tips on leadership in the veteri

Ep 95: Taking The Ownership Plunge, with Dr Matt Spiegle

Mar 27 2024 27 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this week’s Veterinary Leadership Success Show, host Dr. Dave Nicol is joined by Dr. Matt Spiegle. Following a varied career path so far, Dr. Matt has taken the decision to get back into practice, but this time, as an owner. Everyone who decides to open or buy a vet practice does so with a mix of both excitement, fear and trepidation. Dr Matt’s story is no

Ep 94: Judge, Jury, and Firing Squad: Dealing with Inner Criticism in Veterinary Medicine

Mar 13 2024 21 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave delves into a pivotal aspect of self-development: confronting our inner critic with facts, not fiction. Drawing from personal experience, Dr. Dave shares a poignant moment where a distraction led to a medication error. Rather than succumbing to self-blame, Dr. Dave advocates for a pragmatic appro

Ep 93: Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Female Leadership in Veterinary Medicine, with Dr. Saye Clement

Mar 06 2024 25 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this week’s Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol and Dr. Saye Clement delve into the significance of female leadership within the veterinary profession. Dr. Clement, an experienced veterinarian and former practice owner, shares her personal journey and insights, emphasizing the importance of women taking on leadership roles in the industry.Key

Ep 92: Navigating Low Energy States as a Leader

Feb 14 2024 23 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol discusses navigating low energy states as a veterinary leader.Strategies for maintaining energy are crucial for leaders, as their energy not only affects their own well-being but also transfers to their team. In the podcast episode, several strategies were discussed:Self-awareness: Being aw

Ep 91: VMX 2024

Dec 13 2023 11 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Podcast, Dr. Dave Nicol announces his upcoming talks at VMX and shares his excitement about presenting new content. He discusses his schedule and highlights a specific talk titled "Just a GP Veterinarian: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome," which will be hosted by IDEX. Dr. Nicol expresses his honor and enthusiasm f

Ep 90: Vaccinating Ourselves Against Media Ignorance, a Response to Adrian Chiles

Dec 06 2023 21 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and leadership expert, provides a response to Adrian Chiles' controversial article in the Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/15/what-have-i-learned-after-three-years-of-dog-ownership-never-trust-a-vet) and to the wider ignorance in the media. Understanding the unique dynamics and demands of

Ep 89: Leadership Lessons with Dr. Saye Clement

Nov 15 2023 26 mins  
Episode DescriptionIn this week’s Veterinary Leadership Success Show podcast, Dr. Dave is joined by Dr. Saye Clement as they discuss the significance of self-awareness as a crucial trait for effective leadership. Dr. Saye also compares self-awareness to building muscle at the gym, stating that it is a skill that can be developed and improved upon. While some individuals may have

Ep 88: Lessons From a Season as a Competitive Triathlete, Part 2

Nov 08 2023 26 mins  
Episode Description Welcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, hosted by Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and seasoned leadership expert. In this week's insightful episode, Dr. Dave draws parallels between the challenges faced in competitive triathlons and the world of veterinary practice management. This gripping episode delves into the valuable lessons learned from

Ep 87: Lessons From a Season as a Competitive Triathlete, Part 1

Nov 01 2023 19 mins  
Episode DescriptionWelcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success Podcast, where Dr. Dave Nicol, a veterinarian and leadership expert, takes you on a journey of insights and practical tips in veterinary team leadership. In this dynamic and engaging episode titled "Lessons from the Triathlon: Part 1," Dr. Dave shares a captivating narrative based on his personal experience competing i