by Dr Natasha Wilks | Aug 4, 2016 | Veterinary Coaching, Veterinary Income, Veterinary Salary Negotiation
When was your last performance review where you negotiated your salary? Every year, you should be evaluating your production, knowledge, skills and experience, how you have contributed to your practice and negotiate your salary. Are you doing this? In this interview...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Jul 17, 2016 | Emotional Intelligence, High Performance, Understanding Clients, Veterinary Coaching, Veterinary Communication, Veterinary Income
I was interviewed at the recent AVAPM Conference in Sydney by VETtalk TV. I spoke about the importance of good communication skills and what determines your income. Watch the interview below. Natasha Wilks...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Jun 16, 2016 | Veterinary Coaching, Veterinary Income, Veterinary Salary Negotiation
Years ago I asked all the veterinarians in my network what their biggest frustration was. Time and time again I received a response that their income was a big source of frustration. I remember having the same frustration. I was brought up to believe if you worked...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | May 20, 2016 | High Performance, Mindset, Stress Management, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, steer through obstacles, overcome challenges, cope with change and reach out for help. Resilience is a skill. It isn’t either/or – you have it or you don’t. It is a continuum and can be...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Apr 19, 2016 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, High Performance, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
I am speaking at the Australia Veterinary Association Conference again this year. I am presenting 2 sessions after lunch on Tuesday 24th May: Career Planning to Build Your Personal Reputation Building Resilience: How to Cope with Adversity in Practice If you are...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Mar 16, 2016 | High Performance, Veterinary Coaching, Well-Being
We are mid way through March already! Is it just me, or does it feel like time flies as you get older?? Are you on track to achieve your goals for this year? Your career, life, health, family, holiday and financial goals. Don’t panic if you’ve got off...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Feb 27, 2016 | Veterinary Coaching
In January, I received many emails from frustrated and disillusioned veterinarians. Usually, they’ve had a break over the festive season and they can’t bear the thought of going back to practice. I know the feeling and I remember what it is like. I kept...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Dec 24, 2015 | Veterinary Practice
I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Remember to reflect on your wins and your achievements in the last 12 months. Reflect on what you have learned and the courses you have taken. It is so easy to focus on what you did wrong,...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Nov 24, 2015 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Dr. Pamela Wible is a doctor in the US who changed her medical practice after struggling for many years trying to fit with the current system. She is very vocal and passionate about preventing physician distress, depression and suicide. I read this interview today...
by Dr Natasha Wilks | Nov 3, 2015 | Burnout & Compassion Fatigue, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Well-Being
What is resilience? The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or...
