The Health Leader Podcast

Welcome to a captivating episode of The Health Leader Co. podcast, where we dive deep into the journey of resilience and self-discovery with our remarkable guest, Mandy Tongs. Mandy is a multifaceted practitioner, a Reiki master energy healer, spiritual teacher, bodyworker, NLP practitioner, certified coach, hypnotherapist, and holistic wellness coach. With over a decade of experience in healing and personal growth, Mandy's story is a testament to the power of transformation. In this enlightening conversation, we explore Mandy's journey from her early encounters with spirituality to her evolution as a holistic wellness expert. Her passion for helping others discover their true selves shines through as she shares insights on healing and self-empowerment. Discover how Mandy integrates various modalities, from massage therapy to energy healing, to guide her clients toward a path of wellness and self-love. Join us on this transformative journey as we unravel the secrets to resilience, personal growth, and embracing a life of purpose. Mandy's wisdom and experiences will inspire and empower you to embark on your path to self-discovery. – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Health Leader Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Elanor, a seasoned massage therapist, as she embarks on an exciting new chapter in the world of physical therapy. Join us as we explore the remarkable fusion of her hands-on expertise, anatomical knowledge, and a deep passion for healing that has shaped her career. Elanor shares insights into her unique ability to see the human body in an extraordinary way, forming a powerful connection between anatomy and practical skills. Discover the thought process behind her holistic approach to wellness, inspired by years of training with industry experts like Eric Dalton and her experiences in medical massage. We explore the challenges Elanor has faced, from navigating toxic work environments to finding the courage to put herself first. Join us in this inspiring episode as we witness the transformation of Elanor, into a medical healer with an exciting future. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted by her journey, proving that with dedication and a willingness to embrace change, anything is possible on the path to healing. – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

Join us in this insightful episode of the Health Leader Podcast as hosts Elicia Crook, James Crook, and Christine Knox dive into the questions we've received from our Facebook groups. We explore topics like handling client cancellations effectively, offering discounts to not-for-profit organisations, choosing the right website software for your massage therapy business, and understanding income protection insurance. Discover Christine's clever idea for dealing with client cancellations by rolling over deposits, gaining cash flow, and maintaining client commitment. Gain insights into pricing strategies for not-for-profit clients and why offering discounts may not always be necessary. Learn about website software options, including Squarespace, WordPress, and Wix, and find out which one might suit your massage therapy business best. The hosts also shed light on income protection insurance, what it covers, and how to navigate the claims process. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your massage therapy journey, this episode offers valuable tips and information to help you enhance your practice and navigate the challenges that may arise. Tune in now and expand your knowledge! 🌿 – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Health Leader Co. podcast - Exploring the Power of Resilience with Mechelle Webb 🌟 In this episode, we're excited to introduce you to the world of resilience and empowerment with our special guest, Mechelle Webb. A licensed massage therapist, Aesthetician, Life Coach, and soon-to-be Author. Mechelle's journey is a profound exploration of triumph over adversity. Join us as Mechelle candidly shares her personal odyssey through childhood trauma and how she emerged as a shining example of resilience and strength. Through her inspiring story, we unlock the essence of resilience, uncovering its transformative power in the face of life's trials. In this conversation, we not only delve into Mechelle's courageous journey but also discover the pivotal role of core values in guiding us toward purpose and fulfilment. Gain practical insights as Mechelle leads us through actionable steps to foster resilience, navigate challenges, and nurture personal growth. As a special bonus, Mechelle is offering a free guide to help you uncover your core values and align your life for true fulfilment. Download the guide here: https://mechellewebb.com/core-values-tool Ready to be inspired? Tune in now and embark on a journey of empowerment, self-discovery, and resilience. – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

🌟 From Massage Therapist to Healing Innovator with Amy Tyler 🌟 Join us on this captivating episode of The Health Leader Podcast as we uncover the remarkable journey of Amy Tyler, the visionary force behind Amy Tyler Therapeutic Massage & The Institute of Oncology Massage. Amy's story is a testament to adaptability, resilience, and empathy. In this episode, we explore Amy's incredible strategies for self-compassion, her journey from massage therapist to healing innovator, and her resilience in the face of adversity. Starting fresh out of high school, Amy ventured into the world of sports massage and masterfully delved into lymphatic drainage and oncology massage. Her path took unexpected turns, including an unplanned trip to Europe and a lived experience of cancer. Despite battling glandular fever and facing the need to shut her business down three times, Amy's unwavering determination prevailed. She found ways to operate and innovate, regardless of external circumstances. Join us as we delve into Amy's empowering voyage, celebrating her wisdom and strength. It's an exploration of transformation, compassion, and the pursuit of excellence. – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/ Amy's Links: https://www.facebook.com/amy.tyler.393 https://www.facebook.com/instituteofoncologymassage https://instituteofoncologymassage.com.au/

Today, we're delving into the incredible story of Lisa Elwell from Body Balance Health and Wellness. Lisa's journey started in the demanding mining world, where she kickstarted her career as a Physical Therapist. But her true passion led her to become a successful massage therapist. She's not only established her own massage business but she's also expanded it to four mine sites across Western Australia. In this episode, we'll explore how Lisa stepped out of her comfort zone to grow her confidence, sought guidance from mentors and coaches, and built a network of supportive 'Biz Besties.' Join us as we uncover the key moments that shaped Lisa's inspiring journey. Get ready to be inspired by Lisa's transformational story as we dive into another episode of - The Health Leader Podcast! – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

What do you get if you cross a Mindset Coach, A Digital Marketer and a Hands on Skills Teacher? No Jokes here - this is The Health Leader Co! In this episode as we delve into the fascinating backgrounds of Christine Knox and James Crook. James, a seasoned Digital Marketer, transitioned from running a design agency to becoming an inspiring Mindset Coach. His journey took an unexpected turn during a trip to Indonesia, where he discovered a newfound passion for massage and complementary health coaching. With extensive experience in teaching and speaking to diverse audiences, James shares how his path evolved from digital marketing to holistic wellness. Christine's story is equally captivating. She was intrigued by her sister, who was working on oil rigs practising massage, and promised she could catch a helicopter to work. Christine stepped into the world of massage therapy. Her journey from initially hesitating to attend Massage School to becoming one of the UK's most highly qualified massage therapists is nothing short of inspiring. Through her hands-on work in a Hepatitis Clinic and massaging rock bands in Edinburgh, Christine's expertise flourished. A pivotal moment centred around scars led to a transformative breakthrough in healing. Upon relocating to Australia, Christine's path intertwined with James and Elicia's, resulting in the birth of The Health Leader Co. Their combined efforts have led to the creation of exceptional hands-on programs and a shared commitment to holistic well-being. Join us as we unravel these enthralling narratives. – See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

Welcome to an insightful episode that delves into the heart of successful business partnerships. Have you ever wondered about the inner workings and essential ingredients that pave the way for a thriving collaboration? In this captivating installment, join us as Elicia, Christine, and James, the dynamic trio behind The Health Leader Co, pull back the curtain on their transformative journey. Over the course of two years, these three passionate and occasionally impatient entrepreneurs embarked on a remarkable endeavor. Together, they navigated the challenges and triumphs of building a solid foundation, a journey that at times tested their patience, resilience, and determination. Tune in as they candidly discuss the pivotal moments that shaped their path. From seeking guidance from experienced coaches and consultants to legal intricacies woven into a shareholders' agreement, no stone is left unturned. You'll also get acquainted with their steadfast allies, "Frank and Fearless," whose unwavering presence provided invaluable support throughout this transformative process. So, whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the magic that turns partnerships into prosperous ventures, this episode promises to be a wellspring of inspiration and wisdom. Get ready to uncover the blueprint behind The Health Leader Co's success and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to make a partnership truly thrive. - See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

(Just a heads up, future episodes will have less echo! We recorded the first two episodes in this season while we were together in person and they are a little more echo-ey than we would like...) Welcome to Season 4 of The Health Leader Podcast! Get ready to be inspired and informed as we introduce our awesome hosts - Elicia Crook, Christine Knox, and James Crook. Each of them brings their unique expertise in massage, business, and marketing, combining their wisdom to deliver valuable insights. In this episode, we have something special in store for you. Our hosts will be addressing questions straight from the therapists themselves, gathered during the enlightening 6 Figure Therapist Client retreat in Coolangatta, NSW. It's an opportunity to tap into their wealth of knowledge and learn from their experiences. At The Health Leader Co., we firmly believe in the power of sharing experiences for personal growth and industry prosperity. And that's precisely the essence of this season! We aim to uncover valuable nuggets of wisdom that can make a real difference in your practice. Throughout this episode, our hosts will delve deep into intriguing questions, ranging from essential clinic must-haves to favorite quotes, and even some cheeky tales about their beloved clients. Running a massage business may be a labor of love, but it's not without its challenges. And our hosts are here to guide you through the juggling act of balancing client time with business needs. So, grab your headphones and get ready for an exciting journey of learning and growth. The Health Leader Podcast Season 4 awaits you! And please excuse our echo in this episode, (echo,echo,echo)! 😀😆 "Done is better than perfect." (not James fav quote in the EP - but definitely up in his top 3!) - See our website for more episodes and health leader strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

A story of highs, lows and strength. Bec takes us through her journey in such a ray light that is so easy to relate to if you have, or you know someone who has struggled with mental illness. Bec's story started with a Communication Degree at University and then moved into Advertising, Marketing and Publishing but unfortunately she didn't like any of it. If she had to take her pick her favourite part of working in the industry was always the people particularly when there was a Massage Therapist onsite incase you wanted a cheeky 15 minutes in-between juggling the workload. Bec was inspired by this woman, her life seemed so amazing! It was almost like this woman ignited the fire for Bec and she went on to study her Diploma in Massage while working full time, a qualification she kept in her back pocket until after having her son. Going from having a new baby, nowhere to live and no job to go back to, fast forward to today where she has her dream job- a successful business that she loves every day, one that brings her so much joy and pleasure connecting with people. This episode is about life lessons and one that Bec has learnt has been- "taking on only what you can manage and working with that, start there and when you are ready do the next step." Bec's career story is a reflection of these true words. With a new year approaching the timing of this story of inspiration, hope and joy is very fitting. Enjoy! - See our website for more episodes and massage business growth strategies: https://massagechampions.com/podcast/

If you are looking for a raw and real podcast that you can relate to then THIS one is for you. Jasmine takes us along for the ride and talks us through the journey she has been on to where she is now. A Melbourne Therapist, who just qualified as a Myo and balances being a business owner, wife and mother of 2 small children. Jasmine started out as a child at the dinner table charging 50 cents for a neck massage to now being an owner of her very own massage clinic. Her business started inside her home until council parking issues and a Pandemic tipped that upside down to now being in her very own commercial space that has 11 treatment rooms! Jasmine describes herself as having an active mind that when something happens the initial reaction would usually be 'freak out' whereas her husband is the complete opposite chilled, chilled, chilled. What is so different about this podcast episode is Jasmine is so raw and real and talks us through the highs and lows of being a business owner/mum which we know many will be able to relate to. Life is challenging but with a 'can do' attitude you can really do it all! Jasmine sees the goal and does whatever it takes to get there. She doesn't let anything get in her way.

What a story, what a woman! Sally Nicholas is an experienced self employed Massage Therapist based in Little River, Victoria, Australia. In this episode Sally opens up and shares her journey of how she got to the place she's at now and the steps and challenges it took to overcome to get there. Taking the leap and control to have the courage and power to choose what she wanted out of life and all of the learnings along the way. This episode is so relatable as Sally talks about all of those taboo topics that a lot of us fear, from budgeting, rebooking, running a business with a partner who lacks the business mind to ATO debts. Those powerful life lessons that we don't always hear or talk about. Learn about the journey, all of the stages from studying and starting her business at the age of 45 from home to now having a seperate building with 3 treatment rooms, reception, kitchen and bathroom with 2 Therapists and now looking for a 3rd, the change of career from being a hairdresser and through every stage juggling being a mother, wife and business owner. Discover how Sally built up the courage to lift her prices while increasing her clients and all through a Global Pandemic.

Lee Ermel Bojic is a Massage Therapist based in Regina, Canada. She has an impressive 23 years experience in the industry and loves treating her clients just as much today as she did when she first started. Like some Massage Therapists and mums out there, a lot of Lee's career in the Industry has been working from home. It was the perfect opportunity that allowed her to help people and work around her family. She's the first to admit that for a lot of her 23 years in the industry she treated her business like a side gig but now her "little people" are all at school, over the last 5 years she's been focused on changing her mindset to see herself not only as a Wife and Mother but also an amazing business owner. In today's episode Lee shares with us why she became a Massage Therapist even though she'd never had a massage herself! As well as her journey, leaps of faith and the mindset shifts she's had as she expanded from a home based business into a commercial business in the middle of a Global Pandemic.

Mindy Totten is a Massage Therapist, Cranial Sacral Therapist and Business Coach for Massage and Bodywork Therapists in the USA. This wasn't always the case. In fact her background is as an English Teacher and it was in a "previous life" when she was teaching in Singapore and became very sick that her career and life path started to change. The time her body wasn't responding to the typical Western medicines and protocols and whilst she is the first to admit she wanted to go to a Dr, be given a pill and then everything would be "fixed", her body and life had other ideas, so off on a more holistic journey she went. Throughout this journey Mindy was open to and experienced a lot. What we focus on during today's episode is how she came across Cranial Sacral Therapy and the profound impact it had on her life and still does today.

Sophia Breust is a Registered Nurse, Remedial Massage Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner based in Adelaide, Australia. Like many, navigating business over the last few years has been a challenge. In Sophia's case these challenges haven't just been brought on by the external environment but also from some of the decisions she's made along the way. On today's episode Sophia shares the emotional challenges that came with realising she had created a business that wasn't what she wanted at the time and the inner work and growth that came from the realisation and change of path she decided to take.

Becca Grant is a massage therapist and the owner of Shanti Wellness based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. She has extensive experience in the industry, spanning over 20 years and still loves it and the profession as much as the day she started. In today's episode Becca shares some of her life and career journey with us as well as why she loves being a therapist so much. Like all things in life it hasn't always been easy going. There's been lots of ups and downs and LOTS of learning! Becca has such a beautiful story and journey, she is such a beautiful soul and I am so grateful to have had her on today's episode to share some of her heart with you.

Stacey Parfitt She is the owner of Advanced Remedial where she provides remedial massage for acute or chronic related rehabilitation. Stacey also has online training available to teach and up-skill other massage therapists living in remote and rural communities. Plus - in case that doesn't keep her on her toes - she is also the Queensland Director for Massage and Myotherapy Australia. What you will hear in today's episode is how passionate she is about helping not only her clients but also being an advocate and mentor for therapists in rural towns. AND how it hasn't always been smooth sailing for her. Listen in and discover how she overcame the decision to leave the massage industry altogether.

Yvette Croft wanted to finish school and become a PE teacher. That was, until she didn't get the grades to complete study in this area... so instead she got a job at the local Donut King and enjoyed life as a "party-goer". She fell pregnant with her first son, and he was the catalyst for a decision to begin "doing something with her life". This created a deep experience of change to "do something with her life". She enrolled at CIT and completed a course in Introduction to Massage. Yvette loved it so much that when her son was 6 months old she enrolled to complete her Diploma. Let's listen in as Yvette shares her story of sheer determination.

Sarah Ross is the owner and founder of Sarah's Family Wellness Centre where it's their mission to equip families to live healthy and joyful lives. She has over 24 years experience in the massage industry and through her own personal life experience she has become incredibly passionate about providing a safe sanctuary where all members of the family are nurtured and cared for, so they can rejuvenate and recharge. Sarah is such a beautiful woman with a kind, gentle and nurturing energy. Listen how she really is a true testament to how our mess can become our message and enable us to make a huge impact on the world.

Sally Chamness is based in the UK where she is a baby first massage instructor as well as the owner of Dynamic BodyWork Academy, where she teaches massage to qualified therapists whilst continuing to develop her own advanced techniques. Whilst Sally is FILLED with amazing business and practical knowledge, on today's episode we shine a light on just how resilient this woman is! Listen in as Sally shares how she survived a fire in the clinic, contractors leaving and then Covid.

Kylie Bradley was well on her way to achieving her vision until the multi-modality clinic she had set up in Adelaide was putting so much financial pressure on her that she fell out of love with massage and treating her clients - even running her business felt like a chore! As the chaos of life and business set it, she stopped to reflect, focus even more on her self care and ask herself what she REALLY wanted moving forward. Listen in as Kylie shares how being diagnosed and treated for non hodgkin's lymphoma lead her to becoming a massage therapist as well as wisdom from her health and business journey over the last 13 years.

Kate Sneddon is a remedial massage therapist who is passionate and loves helping mums take time for themselves and rediscover life. She is a wife, a mum of FOUR kids and at one point when they were all under 5 and she and her husband were running 2 businesses. Kate shares insight into why she became a therapist and has since started coaching people through some of the same challenges she's faced in her own life so far. Listen in as she bravely shares us what some of those specific challenges have been as a mother, as a wife and as a business owner.

In this episode, Elicia Crook is in the hot seat and shares one of her BIGGEST challenges in business to date! She recalls how smoothly things were going when she first started hiring only to find out that what she was doing was considered a "sham". And then there was the scary phone call and letter from the ATO announcing they were going to do an audit and subsequently left her with a bill of over $20k. Listen in as we learn that if you're going through a few challenges right now, have hope as new opportunities can be born.

James is back but instead of solely focusing on lessons he's learnt in business, he shares insights into what Covid-19 and the many lockdowns taught and continue to teach him about himself. He talks about how his goal driven nature can both serve him and the business but can also challenge him during chaotic events or situations outside of his control. Listen in as James shares how getting into watercolors taught him that we can create things that are fun, meaningful and good out of circumstances that we can't control.

Over her 13 years as a practitioner, Nikita Hill loves how everyone is so individual and so different as to what comes to the forefront when you give them adequate space to 'be'. Even after all these years this keeps Nikita fascinated as a practitioner, "you just never know what's coming!" Listen in as Nikita shares her personal and business journey, following a trip to Bali that left her with an autoimmune disease, PTSD and other emotional challenges. Let's learn from her insatiable curiosity to personally learn, grow and as a result help and walk with her clients along the way.

Christine Knox is an online trainer for massage therapists who helps massage therapists amplify their influence in the world through modalities and their business. In this episode Christine shares with us specific challenges she's faced starting and growing her own business. Listen in as Christine recalls the first ad she put in the post office window and feeling terrified about having her first client, relocating to Australia, hiring her first employee and creating her message from the 'mess'.

Myotherapist and clinic co-owner Lucinda Richards lives in Melbourne, Australia, and has been through SEVEN Covid lockdowns including one lasting more than 270 days. With a business partner, team and family all thrown into chaos she discovered that they needed to intentionally work on their relationships, connection and self-knowledge if they were to grow and thrive. From this experience Lu shares that there was not necessarily one great, big challenge that she faced... but instead there have been multiple levels of bumpiness along the way. Listen to Lu's inspiring story as she shares the fear, uncertainty and background panic she felt, and how she managed to find a new sense of balance and depth through connection and clear direction.

If you listen to this podcast regularly you'll know that James Crook is business coach for massage therapists - and also a marketer, author and mentor with a passion to help small businesses get their gifts out to the world. But this episode is a little different. Here, James shares some of the most challenging times that he's experienced in business, where he made mistakes that nearly cost him his team of staff – and how he was able to build up the internal strength he needed so he could make it through.

Being a life coach as well as a remedial massage therapist, Fi Hanson has years of experience helping people both physically and mentally. In this episode Fiona shares the journey of what she's been able to create in her life and the incredible goals that she's achieved despite the challenges she has faced. Fi also talks us through some of the incredible life lessons that she's learned – some by design and some unintentionally – and who she's become as a result.

Hugh Churchward is a psychotherapist and bodyworker with an extensive career spanning over 20 years. He is privileged to journey with people in and out of trauma - including refugees, returned servicemen, and even sexual assault survivors. Hugh's experience has been a deep journey, and in this interview he shares his life, business and vulnerabilities, and how they relate and intertwine. Listen in and find inspiration for yourself and maybe even some tips to boost clinical outcomes for your clients.

After working in the local government for 16 years, David jumped into remedial massage to have a much more heartfelt connection with the people around him. He is an exceptional therapist who also does Craniosacral work. Aside from a remedial massage qualification, David also has a bachelor of applied science among others and a black belt in Japanese jujitsu. Listen in as he shares with us some stories and how to deal with our personal gremlins.

Leighanne is a remedial massage therapist turned wellness coach. Her mission is to help people live with purpose, positivity and joy, so that our lived experience doesn't have to define us forever. And Leighanne's journey into coaching has been anything but easy! She went through an INCREDIBLY challenging situation after buying a commercial property only to discover that it needed to be CONDEMNED. Listen as she shares how this disastrous journey grew an invaluable mindset and skillset of internal strength for herself – and which she now teaches to others through her coaching practice.

Amanda Da-Silva is an oncology massage therapist who specialises in breast cancer recovery. She supports people during their treatment and recovery journey by using manual lymphatic drainage and other message techniques. In this innterview Amanda recounts her transition from studying archeology to massage and manual lymphatic drainage, and how she is now giong even one step further into training and public speaking. Networking and building meaningful connections have been vital for Amanda as she's grown her skills and her practice. Listen in as she shares the biggest personal challenges she's had to overcome and the attributes she's developed within herself.

Believe it or not, before becoming a massage therapist Brooke Allen was a DJ, audio engineer, and corporate finance banker. His journey of discovery lead him to begin bodywork after training in martial arts throughout Asia, so it's not surprising that his practice integrates massage and Eastern therapies. Being at the connection of these different energies gives Brooke a particular type of insight, and his broad life experience has also empowered him to be able to connect with people at all different levels. Listen in as Brooke shares his fascinating story leading up to training with other therapists around his state and online.

Karen Robertson is an experienced massage therapist as well as a practitioner and trainer in myofunctional manual lymphatic drainage (Myo-MLD). She has a big passion and heart for this technique itself and for the benefits it has for a wide array of clients. Listen to Karen's story of how she started in massage and then began her work with Myo-MLD, and how this technique specifically has impacted her life and practice, and what it can do for practitioners who are looking to learn this modality.

Are you having issues with your booking software? Do you need new clinic management software? The software that handles your booking calendar and client data is integral for any health business, and when it's working well it makes it easier for you to manage your business AND simpler for clients to book themselves in. In a recent survey we found a wide spread of software being used, but one of the most popular right now is a new kid on the block named "Splose", which claims to be "the world's most delightful practice management software for Allied Health professionals". In this interview I speak with the founder of Splose, Nicholas Sanderson. He shares what Splose is, what makes good booking software, and how what he's doing can really help massage therapists and other health professionals make the most of their business.

Dr. Ash Connell is a chiropractor and martial artist who looks at the way that manual therapy works on the nervous system and how that can support amazing changes and transitions our mind - our mindset, the way we think, and our emotions. With decades of experience in martial arts, sports, and chiropractic and manual therapy, he has created a technique to be able to integrate and change brain neurology so thinking and habits can change really well. Listen in as Ash shares how he discovered the core philosophies and modalities he now teaches to others. Plus keep an ear out for the secret of how he stumbled into his field and still saw 57 patients on his first day on the job!

Paula Nutting is one of Australia's best known massage trainers and practitioners, having been in the industry for over 30 years and also serving as a board member of Massage and Myotherapy Australia. What you might not know is that Paula began as a nurse and a fitness instructor before transitioning to the global trainer we see now. Listen in as she shares her journey right from the beginning and reveals some of her biggest secrets and advice for other therapists.

Christine is known for being an incredible trainer of remedial hot stones and scar tissue work. In this episode, she talks about some of her experiences in her early work life and how she adapted to restarting with a blank slate after moving from across the globe. Listen in as Christine shares stories of how she stumbled on to the beauty of hot stones, the importance of proper scar tissue work, and her humble beginnings working from a CUPBAORD!

Norelle is a HR specialist who also runs a massage clinic with her husband... so she knows the challenges and traps that can be in place people looking to hire in the massage and health industry. Despite many people in our industry knowing more about the dangers of independent contracts, it's still used as a default way of hiring by many small businesses... and some of them are almost certainly "sham contracts". Listen to Norelle as she shares accurate, up to date information so you can grow your team in the easiest way possible, and make sure that you are compliant and continue to be profitable in the process.

Frances Brodie is a fantastic Bowen therapist and Workplace Safety specialist who uses her skills and experience in both arenas to help give people peace of mind. Hear how her passion for treating her bodywork clients has combined with her occupation of 25 years of improving the health and safety of workplaces, to reveal an insight to Frances that many clinic spaces are not as safe as they should be. Although health care might be seen as a "low risk" profession... that is not the same as "no risk". Clients that feel safe and happy are more likely to be confidently connected. As we all focus even more closely on our safety practices in the current time, tune in to hear this Frances share how to reduce risk and retain more clients.

Are you a Massage Therapist or bodyworker wondering how you can SAFELY open your doors again during the current pandemic? Anne Williams is a massage therapist and experienced educator who has written some of the canonical textbooks used in massage schools throughout the world. Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the extra precautions that health and wellness professionals need to take, there is a huge need for up to date and accurate training on how to stay SAFE (and compliant). Which is why Anne Williams and her partner Eric Brown have released for FREE this digital textbook training for "Preventing Disease Transmission in a Massage Practice", especially during COVID. Because, when you have a strong foundation in understanding disease transmission, you'll be better able to make an appropriate decision. This training includes recommendations to minimise the risk of infection to you and your clients across all aspects of practice, and includes downloadable policies and forms.

Sometimes, we need to look INWARDLY to find the source of STRENGTH, RESILIENCE, and COMPASSION for ourselves; to REALLY unearth that HIDDEN POWER that drives us. Nadine Champion – champion in NAME and LIFE – is a professional speaker, high performance mindset coach, and martial arts expert who has WORKED HARD both PHYSCIALLY and MENTALLY to get to a space of success. RIGHT from her childhood, Nadine was DRAWN to martial arts, and as she delved FURTHER into the discipline, she discovered how MUCH MORE there was to learn in the intensity, physicality, beauty, and SELF-REFLECTION it offered. Nadine has been through some INCREDIBLY challenging things from losing her brother to lung cancer, then going through cancer HERSELF. Through these experiences, she learnt to be KIND to herself, stay GROUNDED in reality, and that life is a CONSTANT opportunity to LEARN and GROW. Nadine's story focuses on the importance of MENTORS, the POWER of self-reflection, and the RIGHT MINDSET to achieve and get through ANYTHING.

We often take our senses for granted. Our touch, smell, hearing, SIGHT… all working together to form our EXPERIENCE in everyday life and business. How would you run a successful business WITHOUT one of those KEY senses? Lorin Nicholson runs Advanced Remedial Therapy in Brisbane and has enjoyed 30 years of INCREDIBLE success, all while being LEGALLY BLIND from birth. Lorin has 90% vision loss but has NEVER let that stop him from achieving his DREAMS. IN-FACT, he says it's an ADVANTAGE, with his vision loss AMPLIFYING his other senses and giving him the ability to FEEL the human body's functionality in a UNIQUE way. Being legally blind and starting out in the massage industry 30 years ago DEFINITELY came with its challenges. Lorin talks about the difficulties of studying, making the SCARY LEAP from a full-time safety net job to running his OWN business, and changing the PERCEPTIONS of massage therapy in the 1980s and 90s. His mindset has been the DRIVING FORCE behind a 30-year successful career in massage, and you CAN'T HELP but be INSPIRED by his story.

When it comes to digital marketing, let's face it – MOST of us look at it like it's in a foreign language. With STACKS of different software performing different functions and advice coming out your EARS on what the BEST and EASIEST approaches are, it can feel like someone trying to explain how to diffuse a BOMB. What if it didn't HAVE to be rocket science? What if EVERYTHING you needed to know was all rolled into ONE handy bit of tech? Alec Gorjestani from OfferingTree heard the pleas from health professionals to deliver a service that pretty much does EVERYTHING five or six different programs do on ONE platform. Alec talks tech in SIMPLE terms and maps out the BEST and EASIEST ways you can make the MOST of your website to attract clients and get those BOOKINGS!

The thought of achieving our dreams is what drives our PASSION, gives us strength to be BOLD and make BIG decisions, and allows us to turn our MISTAKES into KNOWLEDGE. Dreaming of your ULTIMATE business is easy. SELLING that dream to the people around you (the BANKS in particular!) and helping them UNDERSTAND your vision is the hard part. Robert De Nardis dreamed big. Making his humble start in a three-cubicle facility in a gym, to becoming the PROUD and SUCCESSFUL owner of a multi-disciplinary clinic with 28 staff, Robert has learnt SO many lessons about business, people, and life. Listen to Robert's INSIGHT and EXPERIENCE with staff retention, community engagement, diversifying business, and just simply getting the PHONE to ring, and what the keys to HIS success have been.

EVERYTHING we do in life has a cause and effect. Your business might be BOOMING, but as a result, you may not be dedicating as much time to your relationships. Your RELATIONSHIP could be having problems which is affecting your BUSINESS performance. Our LIMITATIONS in life or in business can be a DIRECT reflection of our INTERNAL limitations; our blockages, mindset, self-doubt, self-sabotage… ONE limitation in ONE area of your life can throw off your WHOLE equilibrium. Zac Dixon is a peak performance and mindset coach and dedicates his time to working with people to put the skills and knowledge they have into ACTION and gain FREEDOM from their blockages, OWN their mindset, and UNLEASH their potential. Prepare to be SUPER enthused as you listen to his attitude towards business, relationships and LIFE.

Imagine this – you're starting to kick-off your business journey or you might be well on your way to success, then suddenly, you fall ill or sustain an injury and BAM… you can't work. What would you DO??? How would your business and finances SURVIVE??? Drew Browne, owner of Sapience Financial and Investment Services, learnt that lesson the HARD way. With a BOOMING career in the legal profession, a family and a mortgage, Drew's life was FLIPPED upside down by a tumour that SNATCHED away his ability to work and left him unable to even SPEAK for two years! He lost his career, income, voice, and COUNTLESS other important things in one fell swoop. Thankfully, he recovered, but learnt a HARSH lesson about the VALUE of income protection insurance and decided to dedicate his career to helping OTHERS avoid the same potential fate. Listen to his FASCINATING story and get some of the best FREE general advice about all things insurance and finance.

Healthy competition in business can be a great PUSH that owners need to STRIVE for excellence and look to for industry standards and best practice. BUT what happens TOO often is that COMPETITION turns into PARANOIA and all of a sudden, there are DOZENS of businesses operating on their own islands out of FEAR that their knowledge could be used AGAINST them by their fellow practitioners. Tamara Shaw saw the NEED for a central support hub for professionals in the beauty industry to BREAK DOWN those barriers in order to SUPPORT each other, get ADVICE from people living the SAME daily reality, and compare notes in order to BETTER their own businesses and standards. It was at THAT MOMENT Beaute Industrie was born. Listen to how Tamara has brought hundreds of business owners TOGETHER to COLLABORATE ideas, SHARE experiences, and act as a beauty industry SOUNDBOARD for practitioners, and the CHALLENGES that come along with facilitating an ENTIRE online community!

When we think of the TYPICAL uniform seen in the massage and beauty world, the words 'FASHIONABLE' and 'STYLISH' don't exactly come to mind! Leesa Dawson is CHANGING the GAME with her business, The Uniform Stylist, bringing FASHION, COMFORT, and PRACTICALITY into the industry's workwear. Backed by 20 years in the fashion industry and armed with a PASSION for helping the wellness and beauty fields ENHANCE their business aesthetics, Leesa's 12-month young business is BOOMING with demand. Born of a NEED expressed by industry professionals for a more DYNAMIC and APPEALING uniform choice, Leesa spent COUNTLESS hours working hand-in-hand with people in the biz to trial and test what worked and what DIDN'T work for them until they perfected the prototype. Listen to how Leesa marries fashion and FUNCTIONALITY in her custom uniform designs that offer a much-needed ALTERNATIVE to the traditional tunic.