by Dr Natasha Wilks | Aug 14, 2014 | Advice for New Grads, Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Veterinary Coaching
Some time ago, I asked all of my veterinary connections about their biggest frustrations in practice. Reading the responses, I found that many people were struggling personally. We work in a mentally & emotionally taxing profession We are losing many talented...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Aug 5, 2014 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, High Performance, Veterinary Coaching
We are working in faster, higher expectation environments You may be dealing with walk ins, double booking, emergency surgeries and that’s just before 11am. You must schedule a break! If you have 5 minutes to use the bathroom, you CAN take another 5 minutes to...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Jul 5, 2014 | Well-Being
I am passionate about positive psychology! Positive psychology is the science of optimal human potential and flourishing. For so long psychology was focussed on what was wrong about people rather than what is right. I been reading Martin Seligman’s books for...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Jun 15, 2014 | High Performance, Leadership Skills, Veterinary Coaching, Veterinary Practice
I have been invited to speak at the AVAPM conference again this year. I will be speaking on the Five Steps to Success. Even though I am not a practice owner, I see many benefits for associate veterinarians in attending practice management conferences. You will...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Apr 15, 2014 | Veterinary Coaching, Veterinary Income
In a previous post, I discussed the effect that missing $20 in every consult and procedure has on your income. Until you take personal responsibility for the amount you are paid, your income will never increase. Yes, it is easier to leave it to your employer to decide...
