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Why Price Isn’t the Real Problem communication confrontation leadership overwhelm purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Jan 27, 2026

When clients push back on cost, it’s tempting to assume the issue is money.

But in most veterinary practices, price isn’t what breaks trust.
Emotion is.

For clients, financial conversations are rarel...

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Support That Actually Fits Vet Med communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Dec 15, 2025

If you’ve ever thought “support sounds great, but it doesn’t work in the real world”, you’re not being negative - you’re being honest.

Veterinary medicine isn’t short on advice.
What it’s short on is ...

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Why Vet Med Can Feel So Lonely communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Nov 11, 2025

“I feel isolated and alone. How do I get more connected?”

If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone - even though it can feel that way.

Veterinary medicine is a people pro...

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The 80/20 Rule of Great Clients communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth podcast purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Sep 02, 2025

If you’ve worked in veterinary practice for more than a few weeks, you’ll know this truth: not all clients are equal.

Some clients value your advice, treat your team with respect, pay on time and adv...

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The Hidden Cost of Doing Too Much communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth planning podcast stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Aug 28, 2025

How many times have you said (or thought):
"There just aren’t enough hours in the day."

If you’re in veterinary practice, chances are it’s a daily mantra. Between back-to-back consults, unexpected em...

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Is Your Clinic Worth Staying For? communication confrontation leadership overwhelm people personal growth podcast stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Jul 17, 2025

If your team is leaving, you're not just facing a staffing crisis - you're getting feedback.

It’s easy to blame the job market, the burnout, the younger generation. And yes, those are real pressures....

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The Secret to Attracting A-Players to Your Vet Team communication confrontation leadership overwhelm people personal growth podcast stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Jul 15, 2025

 Veterinary professionals across the country are saying the same thing:
"It’s so hard to find good people right now."

And they’re not wrong. The vet industry is experiencing a perfect storm of workfor...

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Not All Conflict Is Bad: Reframing Confrontation as Clarity communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth podcast purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Jul 03, 2025

If you're a veterinary professional who avoids confrontation like a cat avoids a bath - you're not alone. For many in vet med, even thinking about an uncomfortable conversation can trigger stress, anx...

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Breaking the Lone Vet Mentality: How to Trust Your Team Again communication confrontation leadership overwhelm people personal growth podcast stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Jul 01, 2025

"If I want something done properly, I have to do it myself." Sound familiar? 

You're not alone. Many veterinary professionals - especially practice owners and clinical leads - carry this belief like ...

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How to Keep Your Ambitious Vet Team Engaged and Growing communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth stress vet life Apr 22, 2025

If you’re leading a veterinary practice, you’ve probably noticed that your most ambitious team members are also the ones most at risk of leaving. Why? Because high-performing individuals crave growth,...

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3 Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life as a Vet communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth purpose stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Apr 22, 2025

Being a vet is more than just a job—it’s a way of life. But what happens when that life starts to feel like it’s no longer your own? If your days are an endless cycle of work, exhaustion, and stress, ...

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3 Tips to Stop Avoiding Confrontation communication confrontation leadership overwhelm personal growth stress vet life veterinary practice worklife balance Nov 20, 2024

A fear of confrontation usually sits behind inaction, facilitating poor performance because we are afraid to get feedback, address an issue or deal with an aggressive customer or client. 

“There's ...

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