The Business of Healthcare Consulting with Tara Humphrey

Tara Humphrey

Ever wonder how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consultancy business? Join Tara Humphrey in her new podcast series The Business of Healthcare Consulting

  1. #19 Firing Fast & Hiring Slow

    08/13/2025

    #19 Firing Fast & Hiring Slow

    In this week's podcast, I work through the often-thorny topic of recruitment and onboarding, and, at the opposite end of the spectrum, outline my approach when a hire is just not working out and facing down the challenge of letting staff go.   You'll hear all about:  How promotion of strong content and a creative approach to recruitment can pay off for both recruiters and applicants  Why going with your gut instinct is key (hint: don't ignore those red flags!)  Why I believe oversharing on information and expectation levels, right from the very beginning, is key to matching the needs of the business with your hire (because the former should always come first)   How to fire effectively and manage an exit in the best way possible  Why hiring slow and firing fast is a mantra I am now firmly subscribed to.    I also offer some simple tips on:  Making sure you stand out to potential employees in an incredibly competitive market  Putting together a polished, supportive, and professional onboarding process  Considering how accessible you need to be as a recruiter, and once your hire is in post  Embedding performance management from day one, giving your new joiner the best possible opportunity to flourish in their role      About Tara Humphrey and The business of Healthcare Consulting: With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare consultancy, Tara Humphrey, founder of THC Primary Care, has successfully supported over 200 Primary Care Networks across England. Now, Tara is here to help you take your healthcare consultancy to the next level. Whether you're in the early stages of building your consultancy or you're looking to expand and secure more clients, Tara offers practical guidance, proven tools, and actionable insights to boost your confidence and grow your business in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Ready to level up your consultancy? Visit www.thebusinessofhealthcareconsulting.co.uk for more information and to start your journey today. Follow Tara on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahumphreythc/

    25 min
  2. #18 A week in the life of....

    07/30/2025

    #18 A week in the life of....

    Join Tara on a personal journey through a typically busy and dynamic week in her life as a healthcare consultant, as she balances the demands of work alongside her family commitments. In this podcast, Tara covers: The intricacies of planning, problem-solving, and prioritisation that keeps THC Primary Care thriving; including the Sunday routine that helps Tara prepare for the week of work ahead. Tackling unexpected hiccups throughout the week and how to deal with these, particularly when you're working away from the office. Her preparations for the second annual PCN Plus Live conference in Nottingham – and later in the week, a collaborative session with a Lincolnshire-based primary care network. Why clear communication, meaningful interactions and organised teamwork is vital to driving organisational success. Her dedication to setting boundaries when it comes to managing workload and mapping team roles and responsibilities, and the importance of trusting your instincts when recruiting. How to ensure a hybrid working model can be successful; whilst blending in-person and virtual collaboration to maintain a high-performing team aligned in values and standards. Podcasting; Tara's own approach and her key takeaways following a discussion on podcasting and overarching business strategies with fellow primary care consultant Rachel Morris. Mentions in this episode: Business of Healthcare ep #230 Diary of a Managing Director Business of Healthcare ep #258 Behind the Business PCN Members' Club - click to join us today Phin Robinson at Pure Physiotherapy - find out more about how they can support your PCN Amy Porterfield's podcast Ollie Marchon's Without Limits podcast  Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover Rachel Morris' You Are Not A Frog podcast The General Practice podcast with Ben Gowland eGPlearning YouTube channel Peloton app Slumber app Calm app Ten Percent Happier   About Tara Humphrey and The business of Healthcare Consulting: With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare consultancy, Tara Humphrey, founder of THC Primary Care, has successfully supported over 200 Primary Care Networks across England. Now, Tara is here to help you take your healthcare consultancy to the next level. Whether you're in the early stages of building your consultancy or you're looking to expand and secure more clients, Tara offers practical guidance, proven tools, and actionable insights to boost your confidence and grow your business in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Ready to level up your consultancy? Visit www.thebusinessofhealthcareconsulting.co.uk for more information and to start your journey today. Follow Tara on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahumphreythc/

    49 min
  3. #15 Behind my Consultancy Business

    06/18/2025

    #15 Behind my Consultancy Business

    In this podcast, Tara takes us behind the business of THC Primary Care and shares her quarterly review along with candidly sharing what she stopped, started and will continue doing moving forward. 1.     The course and training portfolio 2.     The Interim primary care network management portfolio 3.     The increase in facilitation and consultancy 4.     Wins for the quarter and achieving 100,000 website views 5.     Improving team communication 6.     Challenges relating to managing expectations, what to say yes and no to and how to keep things moving at pace at all times. We hope you appreciate our honesty and transparency and the range of services we provide.   About Tara Humphrey and The business of Healthcare Consulting: With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare consultancy, Tara Humphrey, founder of THC Primary Care, has successfully supported over 200 Primary Care Networks across England. Now, Tara is here to help you take your healthcare consultancy to the next level. Whether you're in the early stages of building your consultancy or you're looking to expand and secure more clients, Tara offers practical guidance, proven tools, and actionable insights to boost your confidence and grow your business in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Ready to level up your consultancy? Visit www.thebusinessofhealthcareconsulting.co.uk for more information and to start your journey today. Follow Tara on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahumphreythc/

    12 min
  4. #14 Being Bearers of Bad News

    06/04/2025

    #14 Being Bearers of Bad News

    In this episode, I share my perspective on what it feels like to deliver bad news. People in leadership positions go through this all the time, but their perspective is often not documented and it is just as hard to give bad news as it is to receive it. Join me as I share my planning and thought process on how to go about it. I share the questions I ask myself as I approach it. I talk about how to do it whether it's a formal conversation or chat over coffee, how I prepare and gather evidence and I talk about how to move on from it in a positive and constructive way. Key points to listen out for; My planning and thought process when giving bad news. How to raise the issue. What you can do to be prepared ahead of the conversation. How to look at your part in the problem. How to move forward once you've given the news. Looking at what you want to happen next. Read the blog in full here   About Tara Humphrey and The business of Healthcare Consulting: With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare consultancy, Tara Humphrey, founder of THC Primary Care, has successfully supported over 200 Primary Care Networks across England. Now, Tara is here to help you take your healthcare consultancy to the next level. Whether you're in the early stages of building your consultancy or you're looking to expand and secure more clients, Tara offers practical guidance, proven tools, and actionable insights to boost your confidence and grow your business in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Ready to level up your consultancy? Visit www.thebusinessofhealthcareconsulting.co.uk for more information and to start your journey today. Follow Tara on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahumphreythc/

    10 min
  5. #13 Attending events

    05/21/2025

    #13 Attending events

    Let's get event planning!   We are all well versed in mandatory training and where development within our individual roles is measured by the 'must do' workplace-based courses but when it comes to the events we choose, how do we target those which are most likely to make the biggest impact on our personal growth, and in our learning and progression as businesses and business leaders?  I bring to you a podcast episode focused on my own approach to events planning; both in terms of benchmarking and recognising my own personal development goals, and when considering the design and delivery of THC Primary Care's own events.    Listen on to hear my advice and experiences about:    Why not to book events too far in advance (unless there are more complex travel and logistical implications When timing matters (especially when it comes to release of new guidance or embedding new process locally)  How attending events which are not necessarily role or sector-specific can also be incredibly empowering What to consider when choosing your events, and thinking carefully about what you really want to get out of them, be it; opportunities to network or connect with peers, access to industry insights and policy development, completion of formal professional development, and / or marketing your product or services   About Tara Humphrey and The business of Healthcare Consulting: With nearly a decade of experience in healthcare consultancy, Tara Humphrey, founder of THC Primary Care, has successfully supported over 200 Primary Care Networks across England. Now, Tara is here to help you take your healthcare consultancy to the next level. Whether you're in the early stages of building your consultancy or you're looking to expand and secure more clients, Tara offers practical guidance, proven tools, and actionable insights to boost your confidence and grow your business in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Ready to level up your consultancy? Visit www.thebusinessofhealthcareconsulting.co.uk for more information and to start your journey today. Follow Tara on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarahumphreythc/

    19 min

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Ever wonder how you can turn a series of diverse job experiences into a thriving healthcare consultancy business? Join Tara Humphrey in her new podcast series The Business of Healthcare Consulting