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Megan Walker

Health marketing expert, Megan Walker from Market Savvy, shares ethical strategies, new ideas and innovations to grow your private practice. Plus, Megan interviews health and medical leaders giving you access to their knowledge, experience and success. Gain fresh ideas and inspiration to reach more people and change more lives.

  1. Jun 13

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #003: Quitting Won't Cure Your Burnout with Dr. Jo Braid

    In this episode of the Healthcare Thought Leaders' Show, Megan is joined by Dr. Jo Braid - rehabilitation medicine physician, burnout expert, leadership coach and host of The Burnout Recovery Podcast - to unpack a challenge that quietly takes hold of even the most dedicated clinicians: burnout that builds so slowly you don't see it coming. Drawing on her own lived experience of running a rehab clinic with three kids under six, Jo shares how she went from running on empty to rebuilding a creative, sustainable career she actually loves. Together, they explore why walking away rarely fixes burnout, and what genuine recovery actually requires. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful reframe: quitting isn't the cure. Unless you address the patterns and mindset underneath, the same burnout simply follows you to the next workplace. Jo and Megan dig into self-awareness, energy management, and the courage it takes to become visible, so clinicians can stay in the profession they trained so hard for, just in a way that finally works for them. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why burnout is a slow burn, not an overnight collapse, and how to spot the early warning signs Why quitting rarely cures burnout, and the patterns that follow you from job to job The role of self-awareness, coaching and mindset in genuine, lasting recovery How to protect your energy and set real boundaries as a small business owner The shift from a "do more" clinical model to serving from a full cup Why visibility isn't self-promotion, and how to push through the discomfort of being seen Practical advice for stepping into thought leadership: start before you're ready, keep it simple, and let consistency compound Jo also shares how she's blended clinical work, one-on-one coaching, speaking and her podcast into a career built around sustainability rather than hustle, and why bringing your own vulnerability is one of the most needed forms of leadership in medicine today. This episode is a powerful reminder that burnout isn't solved by walking away. It's solved by changing how you work, who supports you, and how you care for your own energy, so you can keep making an impact for years to come. Links: Website: www.drjobraid.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutrecoverydr Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnoutrecoverydr LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drjobraid Apple Podcast: The Burnout Recovery Podcast

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #003: Quitting Won't Cure Your Burnout with Dr. Jo Braid
  2. May 21

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #002: From Clinician to Global Health Educator with Dr Dean Watson

    In this episode of the Healthcare Thought Leaders' Show, Megan is joined by Dr. Dean Watson - musculoskeletal physiotherapist and Director of Watson Headache Institute - to explore what it truly takes to challenge an established medical model and build a global training legacy from a one-man clinic. Dean's journey is unlike most: he didn't set out to become a thought leader. He followed a deep clinical conviction that the neck plays a significant role in headache and migraine conditions - a perspective that directly challenges the prevailing neurological model. That conviction, combined with saying yes to the right opportunities, has taken him from a small Adelaide clinic to teaching across Europe, the UK, and beyond. Together, they unpack how organic growth, authenticity, and relentless clinical commitment can create a career that changes not just patients' lives, but entire professional directions for colleagues around the world. In this conversation, you'll discover: How a chance encounter with a journalist led to 7,000 phone calls and a career-defining moment Why Dean believes there are two types of thought leaders - and why he's pursuing the harder path of changing the model itself The power of niching into a single condition before anyone else was doing it Why staying active clinically is the foundation of credibility and courage in controversial spaces The challenges of training a global audience when manual palpation skills are declining in university curriculums Dean's advice for clinicians sitting on valuable knowledge: start small, be humble, show vulnerability, and let it grow organically Why good systems, strong communication skills, and authentic media presence matter more than formal teaching qualifications Dean also shares why he has no plans to retire - because when your work changes lives daily, it never feels like work. This episode is a masterclass in what happens when deep clinical expertise meets the courage to stand apart from the mainstream - and a reminder that thought leadership doesn't require a grand plan, just a conviction worth following. Links: Watson Headache Website Watson Headache on Facebook Watson Headache on Instagram Watson Headache on LinkedIn

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #002: From Clinician to Global Health Educator with Dr Dean Watson
  3. May 11

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #001: Successful… But Still Stuck? Why Practice Owners Stay Trapped in Their Own Business

    In this first episode of the HealthCare Thought Leaders’ Show, Megan is joined by Jo Muirhead - Director of Purple Co and business coach for allied health professionals - to unpack a challenge many successful clinicians quietly face: On paper, everything looks like it’s working… but behind the scenes, they’re still stuck. Together, they explore why so many practice owners remain in “bootstrapping mode” long after achieving success and how this mindset prevents them from creating true freedom, profitability, and long-term impact. In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why focusing on revenue instead of profitability is holding practices back The risks of building a business that is completely dependent on you Why many clinicians struggle to step into leadership and thought leadership roles How clinical training and regulatory environments can limit visibility and growth The critical shift from being a great clinician → to becoming a great leader of clinicians Practical insights on delegation, team building, and creating a sustainable business model Jo also shares why many practitioners feel the pull toward courses, speaking, and thought leadership—but struggle to make the transition—and what needs to be in place first. This episode is a powerful reminder that success in practice doesn’t automatically create freedom—and that stepping into leadership is the key to expanding your impact beyond one-to-one care. Links: Jo Muirhead's Website

    HealthCare Thought Leaders' Show #001: Successful… But Still Stuck? Why Practice Owners Stay Trapped in Their Own Business

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Health marketing expert, Megan Walker from Market Savvy, shares ethical strategies, new ideas and innovations to grow your private practice. Plus, Megan interviews health and medical leaders giving you access to their knowledge, experience and success. Gain fresh ideas and inspiration to reach more people and change more lives.

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