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Do you know what… general society shouldn’t dictate what you market for. It shouldn’t tell you what your goals are. It shouldn’t be the reason for your actions. 

And yet somehow along the way, we forget that we set the intention of our business. That instead of focusing on advertising for more clients for example, that maybe we should break away from society’s expectations, and advertise for incredibly aligned employees. That maybe the goal isn’t to have a million followers but in actual fact it's to make the biggest difference for just one person. That maybe we pursue something we love because we are passionate about it and not be forced to take the road that many have taken before us because it's proven. 

YOU set the intention of your business and that should be based off what you want. 

In today’s episode I chat with one incredible lady about her adventures as an occupational therapist. You will discover that there are more ways than one for creating a rural business that doesn’t want to fit the box. A business that wants to intentionally be different, stand out and create their own pathway forward.

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In this episode we talk to Dr. Ann Dunbar, alumni of the physical therapy program and founder of the 'Honoring Our Mentors Physical Therapy Scholarship'. Dr. Dunbar shares her experience with the College of Health Professions and what motivated her to establish this fund to support the students of today while remembering the contributions of those helping students reach their professional goals. 

Dr. Meena Verma did not arrive in the United States from India with a background in medical education. However, equipped with the inspiration of her grandfather and a calling to improve the lives of others she took on the challenges that lead to becoming a nurse anesthetist and proud alumna of the VCU Nurse Anesthesia department. In this episode, she shares her story as a learner and how mentorship of new students plays an important role in her professional practice.

Featured Guests:
Meena Verma - DNAP, CRNA

In this episode we are fortunate enough to speak to Dr Smith Roley for a second time.

Dr Smith Roley is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience in paediatric practice. She has been at the forefront of Ayres’ Sensory Integration research and clinical practice for many years and along with Dr Zoe Mailloux, is a founding partner of CLASI (Collaborative for Leadership in Sensory Integration) and first-generation student of Dr Jean Ayres. With CLASI, she is providing a sensory integration certificate education program, offered in many countries around the world.

In this chat, we cover the current state of the EASI (Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration), recent data on trends in  sensorimotor development, the impact of funding models on accessing care and whether or not Susanne likes cheese...

Throughout this chat, and in Susanne's last chat, she makes reference to aspects of SI research and the role of her organisation, CLASI. Links to some of these areas can be found here.

Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations 

https://www.proedaust.com.au/understanding-the-nature-of-sensory-integration-with-diverse-populations-1

Newell Kephart – brief biography 

https://www.csun.edu/~vcoao0el/webct/de361s114_folder/N.%20Kephart%20J%20Spec%20Educ-1979-Articles-218-9.pdf

ISIC Program 

https://www.cl-asi.org/program

International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration 

https://www.ice-asi.org

CLASI

https://www.cl-asi.org

Previous Podcast with Dr Susanne Smith Roley - OT school house

https://www.otschoolhouse.com/single-post/sensory-63) 

ASI 2020 Vision 

https://sites.google.com/site/2020asivision/home

2019 Article by Lane et al. on the Neural foundations in Ayres Sensory Integration 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334103176_Neural_Foundations_of_Ayres_Sensory_IntegrationR

A selection of current evidence-based research regarding the use of Ayres' Sensory Integration for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Bodison, S. C., & Parham, L. D. (2018). Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory integration difficulties: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190040.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.029413

Bodison, S. C. (2015). Developmental dyspraxia and the play skills of children with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6905185060. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.017954

Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J.R., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy‑Ozkan, S. Savage, M.N. (2020). Evidence‑Based Practices for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Autism: Third Addieeration Review.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04844-2

Lamash, L., Grady-Dominguez, P., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Smith Roley, S., & Gal, E. (2022). Brief Report—EASI Praxis tests: Age trends and internal consistency.American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76, 7602345020.https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.049145

Odom, S.L., Hall, L.J., Morin, K.L., Kraemer, B.R., Hume, K.A., McIntyre, N.S., Nowell, S.W., Steinbrenner, J.R., Tomaszewski, B., Sam, A.M., DaWalt, L. (2021). Educational Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism: A 40‑Year Perspective.Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04990-1

Omairi, C. (2022). Effect of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration®: A randomized trial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/76/4/7604205160/23325/Occupational-Therapy-Using-Ayres-Sensory

Pfeiffer, B., Frolek Clark, G., & Arbesman, M. (2018). Effectiveness of cognitive and occupation-based interventions for children with challenges in sensory processing and integration: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72, 7201190020. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028233

Schaaf, R. C. (2011). Interventions that address sensory dysfunction for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: Preliminary evidence for the superiority of sensory integration compared to other sensory approaches. In B.Reichow, P.Doehring, D. V.Cichetti, & F. R.Volkmar (Eds.), Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism (pp. 245–273). New York: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6975-0_9

Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., . . . Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: A randomized trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44, 1493–1506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-013-1983-8

Schoen, S.A., Lane, S.J., Mailloux, A., May-Benson, T., Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S. & Schaaf, R.C. (2018). A Systematic Review of Ayres Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Autism. Autism Research, 1-14_._ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aur.2046

Smith Roley, S., Mailloux, Z., Parham, L. D., Schaaf, R. C., Lane, C. J., & Cermak, S. (2015). Sensory integration and praxis patterns in children with autism. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69, 6901220010. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.012476

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The Albanese will roll out a new “blended” funding system in what represents the biggest overhaul to Medicare since its inception.

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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In this episode Malorie Burkett sits down with Tracy Kemp Stallings. Tracy is a graduate of CHP’s Dept. of Health Administration. She also spent over 30 years in healthcare leadership, and during the last 11 years of her career, she served as COO of Johnston-Willis Hospital. Hear from Tracy about what drove her interest in healthcare leadership. How did she get her start, and who/what inspired her the most? Also - how does she feel VCU Helped prepare her to become a decision-maker at a major health system.

HotDoc is Australia's largest and most trusted patient engagement platform with over 21,000 listed doctors and 8 million active patients. 

In 2012, Ben Hurst founded HotDoc as a way to better connect clinics and clinicians with their patients. His idea came from conversations had around the dinner table with his Mum (a GP) and his Dad (an ENT specialist) who spoke often of being bogged down in administration and at a loss when it came to keeping in contact with patients once they had left the clinic.

With the dream of building a platform that would allow health practitioners to keep their patients engaged between visits to the clinic, HotDoc began first as an online booking directory. Over time the platform has grown to a suite of products that help clinics not only keep their existing patients engaged, but attract new patients, improve their efficiency, and better the patient experience.

Ben shares his personal story with Chris, covering what it took to get HotDoc to where it is now, the HealthTech landscape and what we can expect from HotDoc in the future! 

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Research has shown that many individuals with intellectual disabilities have a strong desire to work in competitive integrated employment. At the same time, many of them are also recipients of benefits from disability supports such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), state or federal workers compensation, and public healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Understanding the impact that paid employment will have on a person’s disability benefits is an important factor in the success of the individual.

Michelle Moya, Director at Hop Skip Jump Occupational Therapy, talks us through her private practice adventure and how she took the plunge in the midst of the pandemic to become a solopreneur. 

You’ll hear Michelle chat about overcoming the challenges of building a startup during the pandemic, including her learnings during the first critical 12 months. She also shares the importance of strong professional relationships, being curious and enjoying variety, as well as how she practices self-care to avoid burnout. We even discuss her thoughts on the NDIS, including what she would talk to Kurt Fearnley about if she ever got the chance.

Topics covered on building a startup at a difficult time, the power of strong professional relationships, and the value of being a lifelong learner.

• Michelle’s learnings in the first 12 months, how she grew the business at a challenging time, and failure not being an option.
• The importance of word-of-mouth marketing, how she built a network after moving to a new area, and how to find a balance with communication.
• Embracing constant learning, how she refreshed her mindset after facing burnout, and practising self-care.

Connect with Michelle Moya

• Connect with Michelle Moya on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. 

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever heard the word, “burnout”? It’s a major topic of discussion in all industries, particularly after the past couple of years, and especially in the allied health industry. You may have heard your colleagues talk about it, or you may have experienced it first-hand for yourself. With it being such a pertinent topic right now, I’ve decided to run a brand new masterclass to help anyone who is dealing with the challenges of burnout.  

This masterclass, “Strategies for Promoting Balance and Preventing Burnout”, will dive into three main topics: Focusing and Acting Faster, Creating a Self-Care Culture, and Improving Workplace Balance. Listen to the episode to find out more about what you’ll discover in each topic, and what else you can expect when joining in on the masterclass.  

Topics covered on Focusing and Acting Faster, Creating a Self-Care Culture, and Improving Workplace Balance:  

• Burnout warning signs, causes and consequences, and engaging professional help. 
• Leading you by example, promoting personal resilience, and actioning team-wide care plans. 
• Setting purposeful and impactful work, promoting breaks and boundaries, and committing to safety and professional supports. 

Connect with Cathy Love and Nacre Consulting:  

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind  
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  
• Let’s connect on Instagram  
• Follow us on Facebook  
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn  
• Join our Facebook Group online community  

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Principle Occupational Therapist and Owner of Verve OT, Sarah Collison, brings a little verve to the podcast this week to delve into a range of topics surrounding being a leader, balancing clinical and business duties, and the important role of graduate therapists for the allied health industry as a whole.

You’ll hear Sarah discuss making the leap to owning a business after working in a large organisation, including how she brought in a team and developed systems. Listen in for plenty of insights including the value of saying “no”, how to overcome pressures as a leader, trends in the workforce, and why investing in new graduates is crucial for the future of allied health.

Topics covered on leading your own team, having an industry commitment to graduates, and balancing being a clinician and business owner: 

• How to overcome the pressure that comes with leading your own team, including how to deal with responsibility, learning from mistakes, and being aware of obligations.
• Trends she’s noticed in the workforce, including why so many people are dropping out, and the importance of investing in and nurturing graduates. 
• How she found clinical joy and juggles between loving it, as well as the business side with a commitment to the OT profession.

Connect with Sarah Collison

• Visit Sarah Collison’s Website 
• Connect with Sarah Collison on LinkedIn 
• Follow Sarah Collison on Facebook

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. 

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chalonda Jones-Thomas DHA(c), MAEd, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(ARRT) has been a multi-modality medical imaging professional for over 20 years. She is a radiologic technologist who specializes in CT and MRI. Chalonda is the CEO and Founder of The Thomas Institute of Health Professions. She is also a medical imaging legal consultant for the Federal Government. She serves on several advisory boards for local colleges, is an author, and speaks locally and nationally.

Prior to Moving to Arizona in 2010, Chalonda served over 15 years at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). During her tenure there, she served as the radiology department interim supervisor. Additionally, she was appointed to the position of Clinical Instructor for the students in the UAB Radiography Program. In 2003, she held the positions of Academic Clinical Coordinator and instructor for the UAB Radiography Program and was a liaison between several clinical affiliates and the radiography program. Her dissertation addressed: The Attitudes Beliefs and Perceptions of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Screening. In 2009, she also began working as an Assistant Professor and Academic Clinical Director for the UAB’s Nuclear Medicine Program. She developed, taught, and managed all aspects of the online concentrations. She taught B.S. Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapist students, certified Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy Professionals. In 2010, she became the Online Radiography Program Director at Pima Medical Institute. 

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Dr. Gendron, author of Ageism Unmasked, explains the concept of ageism, and discusses the impact that ageism has on our communities and families. She then outlines her thoughts on a healthy approach to aging

Hannah Dunn, Director and Principal OT at D.O.T.S. Occupational Therapy for Children, dials into this episode to discuss her learnings as a business owner. We begin our chat with Hannah’s experience hiring her own husband, Warwick, as Business Development Manager, before discussing the rest of her wonderful team.

You’ll hear how Hannah fosters team culture by helping everyone feel connected and creating solutions-focused learning, as well as her experience building out leadership teams. You’ll then hear about her business learnings post-COVID, her five-year predictions for her business and the NDIS, as well as diversifying business income through creating other pathways.

Topics covered on team culture, leadership, and diversifying income: 

• How to ensure that everyone feels connected and using solutions-focused learning.
• Building out leadership teams.
• What it looks like to create other pathways and how to find a balance.

Connect with Hannah Dunn

• Visit Hannah Dunn Website 
• Connect with Hannah Dunn on LinkedIn 
• Follow Hannah Dunn on Facebook
• Follow Hannah Dunn on Instagram 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. 

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of Optimal Living Therapy, Lauren Hart, tunes into the podcast to share her adventure as a business owner. She delves into what it was like starting out, including her expectations, and the reality, as well as the importance of making errors along the way.

She then shares why “people” have been her steepest learning curve, which involved learning her leadership style. This also relates to her approach to managing her team, which includes recognising different sets of skills and how significant systems come into play to support the team. You’ll then hear how she got comfortable with numbers and finances, before we round out with a chat about the NDIS and its complexities.

Topics covered on being motivated as a business owner, leadership styles, and the NDIS: 

• Being challenged and stimulated helps the business to grow
• Understanding how you lead, in order to understand how to manage your team and recognise their skill sets
• Future NDIS projections and what she would do if she were CEO

Connect with Lauren Hart

• Visit Lauren Hart Website 
• Connect with Lauren Hart on LinkedIn 
• Follow Lauren Hart on Facebook

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. 

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Founding Director of Kids Matters (or as she likes to call herself, the Principal) Vivienne Williams joins the podcast for an insight-packed episode. Vivienne shares her experience growing her business being on maternity leave, to now having plenty of goals lined up for the future.

You’ll hear some shiny gold nuggets in this episode with Vivienne’s insights into the best learnings she’s gained from making mistakes as a business owner, which include being more aware of her approach, and focusing more on her team. She opens up about how much her team has taught her, understanding their unique skill sets, facilitating culture, and how she uses Wealth Dynamic Profiles. You’ll also hear her experience bringing on her Practice Manager, and QLD Allied Health trends including her recruitment predictions and thoughts on the NDIS.

Topics covered on teams, culture and growing as a business owner: 

• What your team can teach you and understanding unique skill sets
• Facilitating culture
• Embracing learning from mistakes, having goals as a business owner, and predictions on Allied Health recruitment and the NDIS

Connect with Vivienne Williams

• Visit Vivienne Williams Website 
• Follow Vivienne Williams on Instagram 
• Connect with Vivienne Williams on Facebook 
• Connect with Vivienne Williams on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. 

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. 

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Dudley, Co-Founder of Therapy Connect, joins the podcast once again, and what an exciting thing it is to hear about the growth in just a few years. We start off reflecting on her journey transitioning from clinician to business owner, developing the business as a dedicated telehealth provider, quickly diversifying the team, and revealing her key learnings and confronting moments. 

You’ll then hear us discuss what it was like being a telehealth provider during COVID, being inundated, and how they adapted and adjusted. Simone also chats about family and personal pursuits, and what she thinks telehealth will look like in the next five years – an interesting discussion around the microscopes emerging around engagement in telehealth, and understanding what it enables and the challenges it brings.

Topics covered on transitioning from clinician to business owner and telehealth: 

• Key learnings and confronting moments
• Being an established telehealth practice during COVID
• The possibilities of telehealth

Related Episodes 

• Episode 19 Season 2: Breaking Down Barriers and Borders with Sue Cameron and Simone Dudley

Connect with Simone Dudley

• Visit Simone Dudley’s Website
• Connect with Simone Dudley on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show: 

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. 

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyce Svensk wears many hats – Allied Health Business Mentor, Clinical Supervisor, and Director of Sensational Start OT. This week, she joins the podcast to discuss her journey, from bringing on her first employee, to now mentoring graduate OT’s left right and centre. 

You’ll hear how new graduates affect the existing team culture, Alyce’s insights for creating and maintaining a positive team culture, as well as how Allied Health Assistants (AHA) fit into the bigger picture. We also chat about identifying learning styles as a leader, the NDIS, and the rare positives that have come out of COVID for her business.

Topics covered on mentoring graduate OT’s: 

• Creating and maintaining team culture
• Being purposeful about supporting the team
• The future of Allied Health Assistant Roles in the NDIS context

Connect with Alyce Svensk:  

• Visit Alyce Svensk’s Website
• Follow Alyce Svensk on Instagram (@sensationalstartot) 
• Connect with Alyce Svensk on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sensationalstart https://www.facebook.com/Alycesvenskconsulting
• Connect with Alyce Svensk on LinkedIn 

Connect with Nacre Consulting: 

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind 
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz 
• Let’s connect on Instagram 
• Follow us on Facebook 
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn 
• Join our Facebook Group online community 

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We’re going in-house this episode with our very own Process Documentation Officer here at Nacre Consulting – Ben Reich. As he is also studying Atmospheric Science at Monash University, it only seemed fitting to have a chat with Ben about climate change, renewable energy, and carbon-neutral strategies. 

 You’ll hear exactly what Ben’s studying and how this gives him such an insight into climate change and what we must do as human beings to go more sustainable and make a positive impact. We discuss his thoughts on how Nacre can go more carbon-neutral, challenges of tracking your own carbon footprint, carbon offsetting, having personal responsibility, and the next big steps he envisions for Nacre in the upcoming 6 months. 

Topics covered on going carbon-neutral:  

• Climate change 
• Carbon offsetting 
• Tracking your carbon footprint 

Resources Mentioned  

•   https://www.systemology.com/  
•   https://www.systemhub.com/  
•   https://www.carbonneutral.com/  

 Related Episodes  

• Episode 235: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Go Carbon Neutral in Your Organisation  

Connect with Ben Reich   

• Connect with Ben Reich on LinkedIn  

Connect with Nacre Consulting:  

• Join the Accelerator Mastermind  
• Complete the Allied Health Biz Quiz  
• Let’s connect on Instagram  
• Follow us on Facebook  
• Let’s connect on LinkedIn  
• Join our Facebook Group online community  

More about The Private Practice Made Perfect Show:  

The Private Practice Made Perfect podcast is a much loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures and the occasional confession.  

The outstanding guest list includes business owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more.  

As you know, it takes a village to run a business. Cathy gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds.  

All episodes are chatty, honest and practical… warning… we often stray from the topic, talk of wine and laugh loudly.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.