by Dr Natasha Wilks | Apr 13, 2015 | Veterinary Coaching
I was interviewed a few weeks ago for the Vet Practice magazine about the tools and skills required to become a successful vet. For days I have been thinking about this. Should I be specific or discuss the big picture? I decided to write an article as I realised I...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Mar 30, 2015 | Emotional Intelligence, Veterinary Coaching
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to be aware of your own emotions and those of others, in the moment, and to use that information to manage ourselves and manage your relationships. Emotions are present in everything we do. The veterinary profession is an...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Mar 23, 2015 | Advice for New Grads, Emotional Intelligence, High Performance, Veterinary Coaching
Self-awareness is understanding who you are. Being aware of your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, personality, strengths and weaknesses. Self-awareness is a core component of Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ). Many people lack self-awareness about their knowledge,...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Mar 16, 2015 | Advice for New Grads, High Performance, Mindset, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
Doubt, fear of failure, lack of confidence… I suffered from all of this. When I graduated, I was so uncertain and lacked confidence, I would talk to the pets rather than the owners. With persistence, continued learning and improving my professional and...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Mar 10, 2015 | Client Engagement, Understanding Clients, Veterinary Communication
I have written an article for the March edition of the Australian Veterinary Journal. A common frustration in veterinary practice is interactions with challenging clients. There are critical emotional intelligence (EI) skills that you must develop to succeed in your...
