The Private Practice Academy Podcast Kerstin Anderson-Ridge

Does your to do list seem to never end? I can relate!
It’s one of the challenges of owning a practice, and it’s easy to fall into the procrastination trap when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
In this episode, I’ll share:
The psychology behind procrastination3 ways to help you save timeWhy you should be working with your energyThe importance of time blockingFind out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
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Did you know that I used to be an accountant? Accounting and psychology might seem like completely different career paths, but my accounting days set me up to understand the importance of being across your financials in your business as a private practice owner.
Phil, an accountant with Panic Atax, is a wealth of knowledge (pardon the pun) when it comes to financial planning, tax, managing cash flow and so much more. 
In this episode, he shares with us:
The importance of financial planning and having an accountant for your private practiceBudgeting, taxes, expenses and running a business profitably from a financial perspectiveAsset protection and tax planning strategies for different business structuresManaging cash flow, leave pay, sick leave and holidaysThe different roles of a bookkeeper versus an accountant and importance of their collaborationUsing business data and financial trends to identify and plan for potential problems earlyVisit the Panic Atax website here.


Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
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Branding shoots have become popular in the last 5-6 years, yet many therapists are still confused about whether or not they actually need to do them. In my group practice, Psychwest, we have had three lots of branding photos taken, which has helped us to build a strong brand.
In this episode, I’ll share:
What branding actually isThe reasons why you should do a branding shootWhere you can use your imagesWhether you see a return on investment from branding shootsCheck out our branding photos from Psychwest here, or take a look at Sarah Ellen’s work here.


Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
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Burnout has a tendency to sneak up on psychologists, especially when we are still devoted to our work and helping clients well in our practices. It can be easy to ignore the warning signs and write it off as being ‘just a bit tired’.
My guest today, Dr Hayley D Quinn, is passionate about helping psychologists to recognise the signs and support themselves before burnout hits. As the Anti-Burnout Business Coach and a clinical psychologist, she helps service-based business owners to help them change their relationship with themselves and their business, so that both can thrive. 
In this episode, we spoke about:
Our own personal burn-out journeysThe importance of self-awareness, diversifying your work and prioritizing self-care to sustain a long careerRecognizing the signs of burnout (beyond just physical exhaustion!)Finding a balance between work and personal lifeDesigning sustainable business practices The role of self-compassion in preventing burnoutFollow Hayley on Instagram, visit her website or join the waitlist for Time to Thrive.


Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
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Overwhelm is one of the biggest issues for many practice owners. While helping others with their mindset is our forte, sometimes we still struggle with getting caught up in our own unhelpful mindsets, which can hold us back from achieving our goals.
In this episode, I’ll share:
The connection between mindset and KPIsHow I set my KPIs for all staff, including clinicians and adminThe importance of mindset in achieving goals and overcoming challengesFind out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
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Compliance may be one of the least sexy topics you could think of in psychology, but it’s also incredibly important!
That’s why I’m joined today by Kaye Frankcom, an author, clinical and counselling psychologist, keynote speaker and business coach. She is passionate about supporting psychologists to run thriving compliant private practices, so she’s the perfect person to share with us the importance of compliance and clinical governance.
In this conversation, we chat about:
Why you need to focus on compliance in your private practice The importance of clinical governance and corporate compliance for a successful practiceThe 4 pillars of complianceHer steps for starting a new private practice with a focus on compliance and sustainability from the beginningThe main complaints that are made to AHPRA about psychologists in private practiceBuy Kaye’s book, Creating Impact, here or purchase her webinar series which includes the book in the fee here. The Private Practice Management Standards for Psychologists (3rd ed, 2018) is available here. 
You can access the Key Motivators quiz here.


Find out how to work with me: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/services
FREE content ideas for psychologists: https://www.privatepracticeacademy.com.au/content-ideas
Send me a DM @kerstin_anderson_ridge: https://www.instagram.com/kerstin_anderson_ridge
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