A Clinician’s Life

Cultivating Connection, Safety and Inclusivity In Your Practice.

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Surabhi Vietch to talk about cultivating connection, safety and inclusivity in your clinical practice.
Surabhi Veitch is a highly-experienced physiotherapist and entrepreneur based out of Toronto, Ontario. She believes in empowering her clients, helping them to build capacity and trust their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. She particularly enjoys helping people prepare for birth; rebuild core and pelvic floor strength; return to exercise, intimacy and sport. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's whole experience and setting personal goals, not getting unnecessarily focused on their physical symptoms.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Surabhi discuss topics, such as:
- Surabhi's journey to building a coaching and virtual service focused on integrating lifestyle factors into her physiotherapy practice.
- The importance of understanding the impact of each client's whole experience and personal goals that go well beyond their physical symptoms.
- Reflecting on our post-graduate education and certifications and how it has influenced our approach to problem-solving, networking and leadership.
- Steps to overcoming discomfort in your practice to better serve clients by building an inclusive practice that is culturally sensitive and trauma informed.
- Expanding beyond traditional physiotherapy models of care to incorporate coaching, fitness programs and workshops. Yes, it is possible to not just trade time for money.
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Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
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Do You See Vulnerability as a Strength In Practice and Life?

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about finding the courage to be vulnerable in clinical practice. We discuss the importance of creating psychologically safe environments for patients. We explore how overcoming fears of vulnerability and "imposter syndrome" allows clinicians to connect even better with clients and help those with complex trauma histories open up.
In this conversation, Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- Vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.
- The importance of creating psychologically safe environments for patients and us as clinicians.
- How to make rehab clinics more fun and engaging for patients.
- The challenges of treating patients with complex medical histories and trauma. Do we have a trauma-informed lens?
- How sharing personal experiences can help clinicians form deeper connections.
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Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
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Face It, til you Make It With Jim Millard

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Jim Millard, a certified Mulligan Concept teacher for post graduate manual therapy training and the co-founder of Compass Interactive Communication Training.
Jim has 33 years of clinical and teaching experience in the Rehabilitation field. He is passionate about leadership, and knowledge translation to improve clinical excellence, caring excellence, customer service excellence and communication skills. He is the master of connection!!
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Jim discuss topics, such as:
- How did Jim reinvented his clinical journey every five years.
- What challenges or developments are currently emerging for clinicians?
- The biggest learning for clinicians during the pandemic
- The strategies does Jim use to foster the growth of newer clinicians
- The importance of CONNECTION and meeting patients where they are at.
- Being human first!
- The Importance of Resiliency for clinicians
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Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
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Stop Dabbling and Go All-In With Natasha Wilch

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Natasha Wilch, the owner of Symphony Brain Performance in Nanaimo, BC.
Natasha is a clinic owner, concussion mentor and clinician. She has been practicing as a registered physical therapist with over a decade of experience and six years dedicated to working with concussion clients.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Natasha discuss topics, such as:
- How Natasha developed her passion for neuro and concussions in her clinical practice.
- How to successfully integrate technology into practice, improve assessment accuracy and management, and enhance the patient experience.
- What is the first piece of tech Natasha purchased with her first concussion clients?
- How to approach your clinic owner to invest and implement technology in their clinic.
- What is the optimal professional development for a clinician interested in concussions and brain injury.
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Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
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Elevating Your Game To Scale & Support The Needs of Your Community Even Better!

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Connor Massimo, a successful physiotherapist & co-founder at Pulse Physio & Performance to talk about how to establish your brand and your clinic on social media.
Connor co-founded Pulse Physiotherapy in 2014 with Adam Summers, both achieving their FCAMPT designation in 2015. Together, they shared a vision to challenge the status quo in the Peterborough community.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Connor discuss topics, such as:
- Conor’s vision for Pulse Physiotherapy
- How to establish your brand and core values through social media
- How to attract clinicians through social media
- How to create a safe space for your clinicians
- How to form successful collaborative partnerships with your clinician
- A junior partner is a great option for scaling your business
- Identifying gaps in your community and strategically creating opportunities to fill them.
- Future goals and scaling Pulse Physiotherapy
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Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
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Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

A Clinician’s Guide to Juggling Career Growth and Family

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Karen Elliott, a successful entrepreneur and business coach to talk about how to balance your career while raising a family.
Karen helped build a multi-million dollar clinic with over 35 staff that offered sports physiotherapy, orthopaedic rehabilitation, training and other medical services prior to exiting that business to go all-in on her new passion for coaching other health business owners.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma and Karen discuss topics, such as:
- Karen’s clinician and clinic owner journey.
- How to Prioritize Personal Development in your career.
- Do you need a low point to make big changes?
- How can you be a good parent and a great business owner.
- How to juggle your CEO hat and your CEO of the home hat.
- The importance of knowing what you really want in your career and life.
- The importance of connection and communication skills as a clinician
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
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Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Levelling Up The Patient Experience

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma talk about the importance of creating an innovative experience for our patients, and the strategic advantage of looking outside of the healthcare industry.
In this conversation Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- How to level up the patient experience
- How feedback is a gift, and should not be feared
- Challenges clinicians are facing right now
- The importance of having a safe space for patients at your clinic
- Understanding a patients needs and beliefs
- What separates a good clinician from a great clinician
- Is education a treatment?
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Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
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Get to Know Darryl a Bit More Personally and His Journey As a Clinician

In this new episode Emma highlights co-host Darryl’s interesting journey as a clinician.
In this conversation Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- What made Darryl choose to be a Physio?
- Where did Darryl's interest in business come from?
- How does culture affect career decisions?
- How did Darryl learn that the opportunities as a clinician are endless?
- How did having the right mentors accelerate Darryl’s journey?
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
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Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
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Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Get to Know Emma and Her Journey As a Clinician.

In this new episode Darryl turns the spotlight on co-host Emma Jack's Remarkable Journey as a Clinician.
In this conversation Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- Key milestones on Emma’s journey as a clinician
- Advice for clinicians who are striving to grow their own practice
- What are some of those misconceptions that actually exist in this clinical world?
- Is it really worth it to take all the courses available to be able to thrive as a clinician
- Why some clinicians feel so small
- Key to knowing your worth as a clinician
- Tips to thrive in life but still have financial stability
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
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Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Get Smarter On Practice and Life With Emma and Darryl

A welcome to A Clinician’s Life from Emma and Darryl. Find out what this is all about! In this new episode Darryl and Emma Jack talk about their mission to connect and support clinicians who may be facing challenges and feeling lonely in their clinician journey.
In this conversation Darryl and Emma discuss topics, such as:
- What you can expect from the podcast
- What superpowers we have to help you in your clinician life
- How we can make you feel less alone in your journey
- How we can help you step outside of your comfort zone to really grow to your fullest potential
- What are the topics we will discuss in future episodes
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-yardley-76890b29/
Join Darryl at the Clinic Boss Summit from January 25-27, 2024 to learn from the top clinic owners in the world: https://clinicaccelerator.com/clinic-boss-summit/
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/
Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/