by Dr Natasha Wilks | Sep 15, 2015 | High Performance, Stress Management, Veterinary Practice
In August, for the third year in a row, I contributed to the VetAnswers Purple paper for Dental Month. Dental Month. For some veterinarians it brings misery! For some, it’s every dental that increases the stress levels. I know the frustration and panic of...
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...