Allied Health Business Brilliance

Cathy Love
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The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) 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 Allied Health 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 Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest, and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.

  1. 4D AGO

    Capable, Committed, and Stuck – Working Harder Isn’t Your Solution

    If your Allied Health business is busy — yet still feels heavy — this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Cathy Love speaks to Allied Health Business Owners who are highly capable, deeply committed, and working incredibly hard — but still feeling stuck. This episode explores why effort alone isn’t creating clarity, confidence, or momentum. Cathy unpacks what happens when Business Owners are too close to the work, making decisions on the fly, carrying the emotional and financial load, and quietly guessing their way forward in an increasingly complex sector. This is not about motivation. It’s about leadership, perspective, and why stepping up and out of your business is essential. Topics covered on capability without clarity, decision fatigue, and stepping up to the challenge: Capability without clarity – Why being skilled and committed isn’t enough when you’re too close to the work Decision fatigue and reactivity – How constant on-the-run decisions quietly drain confidence and momentum Stepping up and out – What changes when you create space to stop guessing and start leading deliberately P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Midroll Message: Learn more about The Allied Health Business Reset in-person workshop! Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let’s connect on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Let’s connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike. We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay...

    21 min

  2. FEB 1

    Little Rockets, Massive Community – Building Support for Families and Clinicians

    In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Emma Leckenby, OT and founder of Little Rockets Children’s Clinic, for a grounded conversation about building a paediatric business that stays values-led as it grows. Emma shares what it’s been like moving from sole trader life to a small (and growing) clinic team — including the realities of waitlists, a brand-new clinic fit-out, and why the “little things” (like a kettle and a dedicated kitchen) matter more than you’d think. They also unpack Emma’s passion for community building, not just for families, but for clinicians too — and how strong professional networks reduce isolation, strengthen referrals, and support sustainability in an unpredictable Allied Health landscape. Topics covered on community-led practice growth, sustainable business design, and cinician support networks: Community-led practice growth – How Emma intentionally builds trusted relationships with families, schools, and fellow clinicians to support access, referrals, and long-term care.Sustainable business design – Designing a clinic, team, and pace of growth that protects energy, avoids burnout, and supports high-quality care.Clinician support networks – Why creating local professional communities reduces isolation, strengthens decision-making, and helps practices navigate uncertainty together. P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Midroll Message: The Allied Health Business Reset – Ready to step back and work on your business? Join us in Melbourne this March. Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let’s connect on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLet’s connect on LinkedInJoin our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied...

    45 min

  3. JAN 25

    Your Recruitment Needs an Ecosystem, Not a Job Ad

    Recruitment hasn’t stopped working, but you can’t treat it the way you used to. In this solo episode, Cathy Love unpacks why recruitment feels harder, slower, and more unpredictable for Allied Health Business Owners — and why the traditional “post a job ad and wait” approach no longer cuts through. Drawing on recent work inside Nacre Consulting, Cathy introduces the recruitment ecosystem — a systemised, values-led approach to attracting and engaging the right candidates over time. This episode reframes recruitment as a repeatable business system, not a reactive scramble, and walks through the mindset shifts, foundational assets, and strategic thinking required to consistently attract the right people. If recruitment has felt exhausting, high-pressure, or hit-and-miss, this conversation will help you step back, zoom out, and rebuild your approach entirely. Topics covered on the recruitment ecosystem, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), & marketing-led recruitment: The recruitment ecosystem – Why recruitment now requires a system that works before, during, and after hiringEmployee Value Proposition (EVP) – The anchor that shapes messaging, fit, and candidate decision-makingMarketing-led recruitment – Applying visibility, consistency, and trust to attract the right clinicians P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Midroll Message: The Allied Health Business Reset – Ready to step back and work on your business? Join us in Melbourne this March. Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let’s connect on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLet’s connect on LinkedInJoin our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life

    24 min

  4. JAN 18

    “NDIS, Please Hear Us” – A Collective Union Voice Emerges

    This week, we have Carolyn Weatherby, a Speech Pathologist with 27 years’ experience across disability, private practice, and clinical supervision, to explore what has unfolded for providers during a turbulent year in the NDIS — and what comes next. Carolyn shares her journey from deep frustration and loss of professional pride during the June–July 2025 NDIS cuts, to becoming part of a growing collective that found momentum through union support, Professionals Australia. The conversation unpacks why providers felt unheard, how reputational damage took hold despite “doing nothing to deserve it,” and why being believed again became a turning point. This is an honest conversation about why the union pathway emerged, how it differs from professional bodies and peak organisations, and what a collective, electorate-based campaign is asking the NDIS to do next. Topics covered on NDIS reform, union advocacy, collective voice, provider sustainability: NDIS cuts and sector impact – How funding changes hurt both providers and the people they support, triggering widespread distress and loss of pride in professional work. Professionals Australia Union – Carolyn explains why a union’s mandate to represent members directly made it the right vehicle to be heard, alongside (not instead of) peak bodies. Being heard and believed again – How meeting with MPs, senators, and media changed the tone of the conversation and restored a sense of professional worth. P.S. Need a little extra support on your business journey? Whether you’re navigating challenges or looking to reach new goals, we’re here to support your growth. Book a Complimentary Power Call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let’s connect on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Let’s connect on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast: The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike. We dive into the real experiences of running and growing...

    47 min

  5. JAN 11

    Stronger Together – OT Australia on Workforce Pressure, Advocacy, and the Road Ahead

    Cathy Love is joined by Michelle Oliver, Chief Occupational Therapist at Occupational Therapy Australia, for a grounded conversation about the realities facing occupational therapists and Allied Health professionals across workforce, policy, and business. Michelle shares what OT Australia is seeing on the ground, including mounting pressure on Allied Health businesses, the ongoing challenges of NDIS pricing and access, and why sustained relationship-building with government is critical. The conversation also explores how OT Australia is responding through advocacy, professional practice frameworks, and a significantly expanded approach to learning and development — all under the banner of being Stronger Together. This episode is essential listening for OTs, Allied Health Business Owners, and leaders navigating reform, sustainability concerns, and the need for a clearer, more unified professional voice. Topics covered on workforce pressure, advocacy, NDIS pricing, and professional development:: Workforce & sustainabilityThe increasing pressure on occupational therapists, including private practice viability, rapid workforce growth, and the tension between values-driven care and commercial realities.Advocacy & influenceWhy OT Australia is prioritising stronger relationships with ministers and departments, and working collaboratively through ARPA to strengthen allied health’s voice at a national level.NDIS pricing & accessReframing travel and service costs as issues of access rather than waste, and unpacking what provider survey results reveal about sustainability risks.Learning, development & capabilityHow OT Australia’s capability frameworks and flexible CPD offerings are evolving to better support a younger, growing workforce. Related Episodes Episode 379: The Bill, the Rules, and the Realities of NDIS in 2026 with Muriel Cummins P.S. Need a little extra support on your business journey? Whether you’re navigating challenges or looking to reach new goals, we’re here to support your growth. a...

    53 min

  6. JAN 4 · BONUS

    The Bill, the Rules, and the Realities of NDIS in 2026

    Kicking off 2026, Cathy Love is joined by Muriel Cummins for a grounded, timely conversation on what is moving fast and what remains unresolved across NDIS reform. With consultation windows opening and decisions being shaped quickly, this episode focuses on what Allied Health providers need to be paying close attention to right now. Designed for Allied Health Business Owners, leaders, and clinicians, the discussion breaks down the two major levers shaping early 2026: the NDIS Bill and the new Rules. Muriel outlines emerging changes to support needs assessments, explains why the detail matters, and highlights the importance of informed, collective advocacy during this critical period. Muriel Cummins works across disability, mental health, and the NDIS, and in this episode speaks from her role with OTSi (OT Society Inc for Invisible Disability / OT Society for Hidden and Invisible Disabilities) — a national society supporting Occupational Therapists working alongside people with invisible and hidden disabilities, with a strong focus on systemic advocacy, policy direction, and protecting access to occupational therapy. Topics covered include NDIS Bill 2.0, NDIS Rules & Planning Framework, Support Needs Assessments, Foundational Supports: NDIS Bill 2.0: What’s in the fine print Why Allied Health must look beyond safeguarding, including concerns around Section 45A and expanded NDIA powers to request participant information before claims are paid. NDIS Rules & Framework Planning: Where decisions will be made How the upcoming Rules will shape assessments, budgets, appeal rights, and possible Section 10 changes, making them the most critical lever in early 2026. Support Needs Assessments & I-CAN: Key risks Concerns about adapting the I-CAN tool, including assessor qualifications, validity, budget-setting processes, and limited appeal pathways. Foundational Supports & Thriving Kids: Unresolved questions How Thriving Kids fits within foundational supports, with ongoing uncertainty around funding, state agreement, and access for people with psychosocial disability and Allied Health services. Resources Mentioned Attend for free: OT Community Town Hall Meeting on the NDIS Bill and New Framework Planning Rules Related Episodes Episode 378: 2025 – A Shapeshifter Year for Allied Health Business OwnersEpisode 373: 2026 on the Horizon – Thriving Kids, Pricing & Allied Health Business Change P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat....

    46 min

  7. 12/28/2025 · BONUS

    Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth

    Cathy Love dubbed Alice Ayliffe as the Queen of Change. She is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support. Alice shares what it’s really been like to relocate, rebuild a referral base in a smaller market, and stay clinically grounded while also creating new revenue streams. Together, they explore what neuroaffirming practice can look like in adult ADHD support—especially when the goal is practical, skill-based help, not perfection. You’ll also hear why Alice created a Facebook community for OTs working in ADHD, what she’s building through her program “The Shift”, and the core message she wants clinicians to take with them: you don’t have to build your business (or your workday) around the “shoulds”. Topics covered on business realities, neuroaffirming OT, adult ADHD support, diversifying beyond NDIS, and clinician sustainability: Hobart vs Melbourne Allied Health business realitiesWhat changed when Alice moved states—network-driven referrals, educating the market, and finding (and losing) local OT community.Adult ADHD support through an OT lensWhy GPs responded to practical executive function support, and what OT can offer beyond reports and one-off recommendations.The Shift program and neuroaffirming practiceValues, ADHD neuroscience, trauma-aware work, inner critic patterns, and designing systems that work with the brain—not against it.Building a business that fits real lifeDelegation, creative energy, burnout recovery, and choosing a model that supports flexibility, family, and sustainable clinical work. P.S. Need a little extra support on your business journey? Whether you’re navigating challenges or looking to reach new goals, we’re here to support your growth. Book a Complimentary Power Call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve your vision for your Allied Health business. Connect with Nacre Consulting: Let’s connect on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLet’s connect on LinkedInJoin our Facebook Group online community More about The Allied Health...

    41 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    2025 – A Shapeshifter Year for Allied Health Business Owners

    It’s that time of the year where we reflect on the year that was. Cathy Love views 2025 as a “shapeshifter” year for Allied Health Business Owners. Drawing on months of lived experiences, conversations with the sector, and work alongside the Nacre team, Cathy names the intensity, complexity, and constant change that defined 2025. She walks through the major forces shaping the landscape — including NDIS pricing changes, quarterly funding periods, Thriving Kids, supports list decisions, aged care reform, and evolving expectations around outcomes and compliance — while also acknowledging the extraordinary grit, collaboration, and values-led leadership shown by business owners, clinicians, peak bodies, and advocacy groups. The episode also reflects on what Nacre delivered in 2025 — masterclasses, consulting, coaching, and community support. Looking ahead to 2026 with preparedness, confidence, and respect for the resilience of Allied Health businesses. Topics covered include: NDIS reform and funding pressurePricing reviews, PAPL decreases, quarterly funding periods, supports list finalisation, Thriving Kids, travel funding impacts, and operational strain across practices.Sector advocacy and collaborationThe role of business owners, clinicians, parent-led groups, neurodivergent-affirming communities, peak bodies, and collective action throughout the year.Nacre’s work across 2025Masterclasses, podcast growth, power calls, strategy sessions, consulting packs, systems audits, leadership development, and tailored project work.Looking ahead to 2026What this year revealed about resilience, infrastructure, adaptability, and the mindset required to lead Allied Health businesses into what comes next. Related Episodes Episode 377: The Team Takeover – The Pillars Powering Nacre ConsultingEpisode 373: 2026 on the Horizon – Thriving Kids, Pricing & Allied Health Business Change P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. Book a complimentary Power Call with us, and...

    37 min
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The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) 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 Allied Health 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 Love, our anchor for this podcast gathers the tribe, captures the collective wisdom and conveniently delivers it to your earbuds. All episodes are chatty, honest, and practical… It gets real, it gets vulnerable. And that’s why we love doing what we do.

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