100 episodes

Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for paediatric allied health professionals, it’s going to be fun. She likes a chat.

Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru’s, possibly family and other generous folk she hasn’t roped in yet.

It takes a village to run a private practice. Finally we gather the tribe, harness collective wisdom and elegantly deliver it all direct to your earbuds. The plan to is share up all our private practice stories, business know how, wins, challenges and pearls of wisdom. The episodes will be conversational, short, informative and practical. Apologies in advance, it’s highly likely that there will be humour and deviation from the topic.

…But we wish for even more.

Private Practice Made Perfect Cathy Love

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    • 3.5 • 2 Ratings

Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for paediatric allied health professionals, it’s going to be fun. She likes a chat.

Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru’s, possibly family and other generous folk she hasn’t roped in yet.

It takes a village to run a private practice. Finally we gather the tribe, harness collective wisdom and elegantly deliver it all direct to your earbuds. The plan to is share up all our private practice stories, business know how, wins, challenges and pearls of wisdom. The episodes will be conversational, short, informative and practical. Apologies in advance, it’s highly likely that there will be humour and deviation from the topic.

…But we wish for even more.

    Systems and Navigating the NDIS

    Systems and Navigating the NDIS

    Susan Hawkins is back for another fireside chat with Cathy. As one of the Founding Directors of Practical Quality plus (PQplus), Susan helps support NDIS providers to manage quality and compliance.

    In this episode, you’ll hear Susan explore the importance of strategies and systems for Allied Health Business Owners, including why preparation is so key and the benefits of having these systems in place, particularly when it comes to audits.

    Topics covered on systems and the NDIS:


    The moving parts of the NDIS and the 2023 end-of-year review.
    What the registration process looks like and its four levels.
    What Susan predicts for the top level of registration. 
    What the timeframes might look like under these new registrations. 
    If she were on the Taskforce, what Susan would want it to look like.
    Her biggest message for Allied Health Business Owners to think about in readiness for the registration process.
    Encouraging Allied Health Business Owners to participate in the consultation process and what it looks like.

    Related Episodes 


    Episode 69: [Preparing the Allied Health Sector for the NDIS Audit] 

    Connect with Susan Hawkins 


    Visit Susan’s Website 
    Connect with Susan on Facebook 
    Connect with Susan on LinkedIn (Business and Personal)

    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.

    • 41 min
    Allied Health Coaching and Leadership

    Allied Health Coaching and Leadership

    Two coaches collide! In this wonderful episode, Cathy’s joined by a fellow coach, Louella Frost, who is a Professional Coach for health leaders. 

    With extensive Occupational Therapy in the disability field, Louella describes how she got into coaching, and what it’s like running her own business. She also chats about why coaching is more about asking rather than telling, and bringing out the best in personal autonomy.

    Topics covered on Allied Health coaching:


    What coaching really is – breaking it down.
    Uncovering the multiple facets of being a coach.
    The importance of growing your own self awareness as a coach.
    Some of her most significant learning moments.
    Parts of the business she likes most.
    Her thoughts on imposter syndrome.
    What to do if you want to build a coaching culture in your practice.

    Connect with Louella Frost 


    Visit Louella’s Website 
    Follow Louella on Instagram (@louellafrostleadersflourish) 
    Connect with Louella on Facebook 
    Connect with Louella 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.

    • 48 min
    Rerun: Your Biggest Marketing Investment

    Rerun: Your Biggest Marketing Investment

    Unsure how to optimise your website? Or simply looking for some expert insights on the ins-and-outs of marketing your clinic online? Tune into this rerun episode with Michael Colman where he discusses how optimising your website is the biggest marketing investment you’ll ever make.

    You’ll hear Michael chat about what it’s like for Allied Health Business Owners to work with Local Health Marketing, including the starting point and the overall process that they can expect. Michael also shares his thoughts on what works and what doesn’t for Allied Health websites, including the importance of ease-of-use and how to build trust and credibility in just 30 seconds.

    Topics covered on attracting your target audience, consistency, and SEO:


    Being clear on your homepage, understanding your target audience and who they are, and putting yourself in their shoes.
    Hammering home your unique value proposition, considering how you want your business to represent you, and Michael’s tips on the best ways to approach blogs on your website.
    Michael demystifies SEO and boils it down to simple terms, understand the importance of conversion, and hear Michael’s top conversion tips.

    Resources Mentioned 


    Website Checklist – An SEO checklist to see if you have the fundamentals for your website.

    Connect with Michael Colman


    Visit Michael’s Website 
    Follow Michael on Instagram (@localhealthmktg) 
    Connect with Michael on Facebook 
    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn (Michael’s Personal & Local Health Marketing)
    Follow Michael on Twitter (@LocalHealthMktg)

    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.

    • 46 min
    Cathy’s Top Book Picks of the Moment

    Cathy’s Top Book Picks of the Moment

    Read any good books lately? Cathy has, and she’s here to share them with you! If you’ve been needing to add some new books to your list lately (and awesome ones at that) then this episode is for you.

    Cathy shares the titles of her recent favourites, plus gives you an insight into what they’re all about and why you’ll love them. From planning like a pro to self-care, Cathy’s top picks of the moment cover a range of genres that every Allied Health Business Owner will appreciate.

    While you’re listening to the episodes, you can have a look at these books yourself with the links below:


    The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama
    How to Bullet Plan: Everything You Need to Know About Bullet Journaling by Rachel Wilkerson Miller
    The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams by Seth Godin 
    MiNDFOOD Magazine 
    Australian Geographic Magazine

    Connect with Cathy Love


    Visit Cathy’s Website 
    Follow Cathy on Instagram (@nacre_consulting) 
    Connect with Cathy on Facebook 
    Connect with Cathy 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.

    • 22 min
    Allied Health Assistant Trends

    Allied Health Assistant Trends

    Join in on this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs.

    Listen as they chat about the period of acceleration in terms of focus on AHAs as a response to the Allied Health workforce shortage, and hearing about the challenges business owners are facing trying to implement them all.

    Topics covered on Allied Health Assistants:


    AHA trends.
    Why the industry has a long way to go.
    Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd (AHANA) giving frameworks to guide expectations.
    Scope of practice.
    How the role of AHAs can grow into its own as a profession.
    Different levels of AHAs.
    What Cathy and Chantelle think the AHA world will look like in three years time.

    Resources Mentioned 


    Allied Health Assistants’ National Association Ltd [AHANA]
    Blog Post [Is Your Allied Health Service Making a Difference?]

    Related Episodes 


    Episode 209: [Better Understanding the Role of Allied Health Assistants] 

    Connect with Chantelle Robards 


    Visit Chantelle’s Website   
    Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)  
    Connect with Chantelle 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.

    • 37 min
    Client Outcome Measures

    Client Outcome Measures

    Chantelle is back, and this time she’s chatting with Cathy about the latest on government mandated client outcome measures.  

    Listen as they talk about the increased need to have measurable goals and goal-driven programs to support clients funding, their own love-hate relationship with goal measurement, and the overall importance of measuring goals in your business. 

    Topics covered on client outcome measures: 


    Occupational therapy goals. 
    Key parts of creating smart(er) goals. 
    Gold-standard research tools. 
    The importance of revisiting conversations with clients. 
    The separation between functional goals and measurable goals 
    Practice makes perfect 

    Connect with Chantelle Robards  


    Visit Chantelle’s Website    
    Follow Chantelle on Instagram (@chantelle_robards)   
    Connect with Chantelle 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.

    • 40 min

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