This episode features Hannah Lowe, DNP, FNP-C, RDN, CDCES Hannah Lowe is a wife, mom, friend, nurse practitioner/dietitian who cares deeply about servant leadership and stories. As a provider leader, Hannah works to build teams toward collaborative, safe, excellent care. From rural Virginia to a Telehealth platform, Hannah feels grateful to have walked alongside patients and colleagues in some of their most elated and difficult moments.   You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-carroll-lowe-dnp-fnp-c-rdn-cdces-14994318/    Episode Highlights Hannah shares: What the “start-up” world is really like - who is a good fit, and who is not How patient autonomy and shared decision making improves safe care How to negotiate pay in a start-up - salary vs. equity   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD. Trigger Alert - This episode discusses mental health and mental illness   Dr. Jennie Byrne lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She is a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system - clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, research. She has strong people skills and enjoys bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems. Clients have called her a triple threat because:   (1) Clinical Experience - nearly two decades of clinical experience as an MD/PhD  (2) Entrepreneur - She’s founded and grown a clinical organization through the entire life cycle of inception to exit.   (3) C-level Leadership - she has led teams to create and innovate clinical programs as a C-level leader  Jennie is also a 2x published author - "Work Smart - Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work" and “Moral Injury: Healing the Healers”   You can connect with Jennie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/  Websites: www.drjenniebyrne.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne/    In this episode, Jennie shares:  What is Psychiatry Why mental healthcare carries a stigma & why there’s a lack of access even amongst healthcare professionals The difference between Burnout vs. Moral Injury How to transition into the startup world and why clinicians are the perfect fit How to find mentors and actually get a response   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  ‘Work Smart’ Book: https://amzn.to/44cCTrF  ‘Moral Injury’ Book: https://amzn.to/3xrbKoS     Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today’s episode features Danielle Bress, RN Danielle Bress is a distinguished figure in the home health industry, boasting 19 years of dedicated service and a remarkable journey from a field nurse to a successful leader in quality. Driven by her mission to infuse passion back into home health and ensure aging with dignity, Danielle approaches her work with dedication and compassion. Danielle's unwavering commitment to her mission, coupled with her wealth of experience and expertise, continues to propel her forward as she champions excellence and compassion in home health. As a rising leader, she remains steadfast in her resolve to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves, embodying the values of integrity, empathy, and excellence in all her endeavors.    You can connect with Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bress-404289b8/    In today’s episode, Danielle shares:  Do nurses get paid less than therapists? How to advance from bedside home health to quality What holds people back from leaving clinical care How to ensure better staffing ratios in clinical care   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today’s guest is Katie Lawrence, MHA, CMPE   Katie has nearly 20 years of experience in executive leadership and change management. Her passion is simple: to be the catalyst for leaders as they create change in their organizations and flourishing in all aspects of their lives.  Katie is currently the principal consultant with Willow Strategy Group*. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including independent practices, a fully integrated health system, and a private equity backed accountable care organization. Katie has scaled care models across a state-wide footprint and centralized referrals to a single call center for a medical practice of 2500+ providers. She has also worked with individuals and teams to develop their own leadership skills, improving workplace dynamics, and optimizing workflows for the betterment of patients and clinicians alike. Katie holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Spanish from Furman University and a Masters in Health Administration from the Medical University of SC. She holds a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) through the Medical Group Management Association. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership Psychology from William James College.    Willow Strategy Group was founded to revitalize healthcare leaders and teams, empowering them to future-forward thinking and performance. As the pace of business and ever-present change accelerates, the clinical and clerical skills that healthcare leaders learned at the beginning of their careers are no longer sufficient for leading teams to optimize productivity while maintaining employee well-being.  Willow Strategy Group integrates evidence-based solutions grounded in the neurobiology of leadership and organizational psychology with decades of healthcare leadership experience to provide leaders and teams with practical skills they can implement in their own work. The experts offer: training and workshops for teams and/or leaders customized initiatives to optimize workflows and operations  practical, inspirational keynotes individual leadership and professional development coaching   How to connect with Katie: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/KatieMurphyLawrence  https://www.Linkedin.com/company/WillowStrategyGroup  www.WillowStrategyGroup.com  Email: Katie.Lawrence@WillowStrategyGroup.com    In this episode, Katie shared: The nuances of medical practice management (physician offices) People aren’t machines; there’s a need for understanding on the patient and provider side of healthcare Setting understandable and realistic expectations is key to great patient care   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today’s episode features Nipaporn (Nipa) Somyoo   Nipa Somyoo, PT, DPT, holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University and is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership at the College of St. Mary, where she serves as an assistant professor. Dr. Somyoo strives to enhance healthcare with her continual pursuit of excellence in education and clinical practice.    You can connect with Nipa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nipasomyoo  Instagram: nipasomyoopt Scholarnetics: www.scholarnetics.com/  Scholarnetics Beta Waitlist: bit.ly/scholarneticsbeta    In this episode, Nipa shared: How to transition into academia as a clinician Why safe healthcare starts in academia Why clinicians are leaving clinical care as early as during their professional degree program How to practice at the top of your license if still working in clinical care   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Tzvi Doran, DO Dr. Tzvi Doron is a board certified family physician, obesity physician, clinical lipidologist, and founder of Consonant Consulting. After residency, he served as the sole physician at a newly opened Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) branch in South Florida, where he helped grow the practice from scratch to a thriving practice in two years, providing much-needed care to the underserved. After building that infrastructure, he spent the next five and half years at Ro, one of the fastest growing healthcare startups in the U.S., where he served as their Chief Clinical Officer, helping them build from pre-revenue to a company valued at $7B. Dr. Doron’s interests and expertise include digital health, men's and women’s health, obesity and metabolic health, lipidology, and mental health. He is also keenly interested in spirituality and spiritual studies.   You can connect with Tzvi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzvi-doron/  Follow his blog on Substack: https://tzvidoron.substack.com/  Website: https://consonantconsulting.com/    Key Takeaways The healthcare system is not created (or incentivized) to keep people healthy Why the US healthcare system is stretched and stressed What it looks like at the intersection of medicine and digital health in the startup space   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

This episode features Dr Ruth Vo, BND, MScHth(Edu), PhD Dr Ruth Vo is the Co-founder of Career Cliniq, Author and Australian Dietitian who is driven to help health professionals feel empowered and make sense of their evolving and interconnecting identities as they aim for a rewarding work life. She uses her years of experience managing complexity as a specialist hospital dietitian, the knowledge of a PhD in decision making and the wisdom gained from personally navigating the windy road of her career journey to enliven and enlarge others’ vision of who they are and what they can achieve.   You can connect with Dr. Ruth Vo  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drruthvo/  Stream Ahead Assessment: https://www.streamaheadax.com/  (Use BRANDY10 for 10% off) Newsletter: www.careercliniq.com ‘Next Step Navigator’ Course: https://nextstepnavigator.thinkific.com/?ref=41a6da  (Use BRANDY10 for 10% off) ‘Your Next Career Step’ Book: https://amzn.to/3SYrgki    Key Takeaways: Your career goals can change over time; in fact, it is completely normal Figuring out what’s next takes deep work, and there are tools available Don’t be afraid to bet on yourself   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Jackie Boyle, PharmD, MBA   Jackie Boyle is a pharmacy educator by day and coaches pharmacists and pharmacies in a part-time capacity. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2012, MBA from University of Findlay in 2016, and Master and Bachelor degrees from THE Ohio State University (O-H!) She is highly involved in professional organizations including ASHP and AACP. Her main love is spending time with her husband and two daughters, Gianna and Giulia. In her free time, she loves spinning, yoga, and enjoying a warm cup of coffee.    You can connect with Jackie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynboyle/  Website: https://www.jackieboylecoaching.com/    Key takeaways from this episode There are lots of roles that Pharmacists can do in healthcare with or without a Pharmacist title How to work collaboratively with your Pharmacist for safe medication management How to overcome some of the inherent Pharmacy challenges as a practicing clinician   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Dana Strauss, DPT.   Dana Prommel Strauss is a value-based care, Medicare, and healthcare delivery policy and regulatory expert, as well as a doctor of physical therapy. She works on the public policy team of a large, publicly-traded healthcare organization. Her mission is to help advance innovative payment and care delivery models through shifting incentives and optimizing payer and provider alignment. She also believes physical therapists working at the top of their licenses in primary care settings offer a key value lever in risk-based payment models. She offers her perspectives in a small but quickly-growing newsletter called Timeless Autonomy.   You can connect with Dana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danastraussdpt/  Or find her newsletter here: https://www.timelessautonomy.com/subscribe  Key takeaways from this episode: What is value-based care (VBC)? Why you should care about VBC. How clinicians can get involved How those passionate about healthcare quality are naturals to move into VBC   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Bryce Bowers, DO   Trigger Alert:  Podcast episode will dive into substance abuse, mental health struggles, and second chances   Dr. Bryce Bowers is a family medicine physician, currently in his last year of residency in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. Thereafter, he began his military career and intern year as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Returning home to Michigan to finish residency after serving his military commitment, he discovered a passion for physician wellness and burnout and now has created both a blog and a podcast known as “Badge of Burnout”, aiming to help normalize and understand the unique mental health struggles physicians face. Dr. Bowers considers himself an entrepreneur, and is currently working on writing a book, launching a public speaking career, learning about investing and entering into physician coaching.   ’Badge of Burnout’ is trademarked by Bryce Bowers.  Used with permission.   You can connect with Bryce  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-bowers-d-o-b3018b252/  Website / Podcast: https://badgeofburnout.substack.com/     Episode Takeaways: Hitting rock bottom is not the end. Second chances are available and possible Setting boundaries is not just a good thing to do, it is critical to working in medicine. Before we are healthcare professionals, we are humans first.   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Adaira Landry, MD, MEd.  Adaira Landry, MD MEd is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her academic interest focuses on mentorship of early career professionals. She has been awarded for her dedication to mentorship and education. Dr. Landry speaks nationally on mentor-mentee relationships and strategies for career development. She is a healthcare contributor for Forbes. She has published in Academic outlets such as  Nature, Science, New England Journal of Medicine and for the general public audience in Vogue, Teen Vogue, Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. She is currently co-authoring a book for early-career professionals to navigate the workplace, MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact with Harper Collins. She is also a wife and a mother to 3 children. She hopes to raise her 3 children to understand and value the importance of supporting others in need.    You can connect with Dr. Landry:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaira-landry-md-med-b6bb651a8/  Websites: https://www.writingincolor.org/; www.adairalandrymd.com  Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Micro Skills: Small Actions, Big Impact → https://amzn.to/47G8guK  Key Takeaways The magic is in the DMs [networking] The worst that can happen is you don’t reach out and the answer would have been yes Don’t wait to go after your dreams What does the closing of so many primary care clinics mean for our healthcare system?   Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Career Cliniq.  If you're wanting to make a career move and not sure which option is best, take the Career Cliniq Stream Ahead Career Assessment. It's the profile that I wish I had created first. Stream Ahead is thorough, comprehensive, and frankly, spot-on.  You can access the assessment here: https://www.streamaheadax.com/. Use the code: BRANDY10 for a 10% discount.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Jordana Rutigliano    Jordana is a licensed social worker with a specialization in leadership, management and entrepreneurship and received her Master’s degree at Columbia University. Initially drawn to the social work profession for its commitment to social justice, equity and anti-oppression frameworks and then drawn to healthcare from a lifelong mission to help others, Jordana has spent the last 15+ years leading from within a variety of settings - social service nonprofits,  federally qualified health centers, managed care, local health departments, and venture-backed health and behavioral health startups.  Through her career, Jordana has honed her ClinOps chops in a number of areas including integrated primary and behavioral care models, clinical quality, health care compliance, revenue cycle, scaling clinical operations, effective clinical workforce management, cross-system partnership and value-based models. Jordana also teaches health policy and financial management to graduate level social workers and runs a career support, networking and coaching business to support individuals seeking career transformation, particularly in healthcare.   In her spare time, Jordana enjoys obsessing over her cats, being outside, and anything Star Wars.  You can connect with Jordana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-rutigliano/  Highlights from this episode Jordana’s journey into social work and working with underserved clients The challenges with working in mental health How to achieve better access to mental health services   Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's guest is Julia “Jules” Biedrzycki, PT, DPT, CSPO   Jules is a Physical Therapist who exchanged her goniometer for a Kanban board on her quest to create products that restore autonomy of care back to patients, and their providers. She is passionate about advancing and innovating the professions of rehab sciences and is on a mission to bring visibility to individuals who have applied their clinical skills in non-traditional ways through her podcast, Beyond These Clinic Walls*.  You can connect with Jules on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-biedrzycki-pt-dpt-72b775141/  *Beyond These Clinic Walls Curious to learn more about what other non-traditional rehab roles are out there? Make sure to check out Beyond These Clinic Walls - the podcast for non-traditional rehab professionals. Each episode features guests who have leveraged their clinical skills into non-traditional careers. Join Jules, Emma and Emily to hear the journeys, follow the career paths, and learn about the opportunities beyond these clinic walls.  You can find them at their website (linked in the bio) as well as LinkedIn and Instagram @BeyondTheseClinicWalls. Have a listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and anywhere else you may find a podcast.  Happy listening!   You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform or connect on LinkedIn or the podcast website. Follow BTCW: LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-these-clinic-walls-podcast/  Website: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/    Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  The Clinician Transition: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinician-transition/about/  BTCW Episode with Raad Shebib: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/episode/product-manager-a-raad-shebib  BTCW Episode (#7) with Brandy Wilkins: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/episode/director-of-quality-risk-management-brandy-wilkins-pt-dpt-cphq   (See the BCTW Episode airing April 7, 2024 for the follow-up to this episode) Episode highlights: What exactly is product? Why having a clinician in a product role is beneficial How clinicians can transition into a product role How and why Jules started a podcast for clinicians who have taken non-traditional career paths   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGP   Dr. Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2009. Ahunna began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices. Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices.    You can connect with Ahunna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahunna-freeman-pharmd-bcgp-582a2a80/  Website: www.AlignedCareLLC.com or www.southsidediscountrx.com    Power gems shared on this episode: How a retail pharmacist shifted from treatment-based care to preventive care How to make a career shift and find joy in your work How to combat challenges with access to, and affordability of medications and how that affects community health How building a community is critical   Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources  Want to be a part of 'Kairos Conversations: The Inner Circle' for exclusive resources and more? Join the waitlist to express interest.   https://definingpointcc.ck.page/inner-circle-waitlist      Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's Guest is Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC Kirby P. Williams is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from University of Virginia. Working as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. From 2013-2022, she has worked in nursing academia in undergraduate and graduate level courses covering various mental health topics. As the owner of her private practice Beacon Behavioral Health and Consulting, she provides psychiatric services for adults. Her passion for mentoring and teaching psychiatric nurse practitioners, was the fuel to starting her professional development services for new grad and novice psychiatric nurse practitioners through her company The PMHNP Source, LLC. Through this business digital products and a membership community have been developed to help empower, guide and support psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners on their career journey.    You can connect with Kirby below. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722    Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourpmhnpmentor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourpmhnpmentor    Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources  Want to be a part of 'Kairos Conversations: The Inner Circle' for exclusive resources and more? Join the waitlist to express interest.   https://definingpointcc.ck.page/inner-circle-waitlist      Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's guest is Elizabeth Batchelor Elizabeth "Liz" Batchelor is a stage 3b rectal cancer survivor, cancer free for over 2 years. Diagnosed at age 33, she faced unique challenges of having to endure a very serious diagnosis with a rigorous treatment schedule and navigating a complex medical system while also working full time as a single mom of two boys.  Elizabeth combines her prior history in the provider side of the medical system with her personal experience to advocate for improved patient experiences.   You can connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-batchelor-ucf/    Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources  Want to be a part of 'Kairos Conversations: The Inner Circle' for exclusive resources and more? Join the waitlist to express interest.   https://definingpointcc.ck.page/inner-circle-waitlist    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Cody Quinlan, PT, DPT, COS-C, CPHQ, SSGB for Part 2 of our conversation.  Check out part 1 in Episode 21.   Cody Quinlan is a dedicated and innovative Home Health Physical Therapist with over 12 years of diverse experience across various facets of healthcare. Recognized for a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient experiences, he has successfully navigated roles such as Regional Director of Quality, Board Director of Outcomes, Advisory Board Member, Home Health Physical Therapist, and Clinical Artificial Intelligence Specialist.  His expertise extends to areas such as Value-Based Purchasing, OASIS-E, Home Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Healthtech and Performance/Process Improvement and aligns with his professional certifications, including the COS-C, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.  Eager to continue his professional growth, Cody has stepped into the field of AI and currently acts as the Head of Clinical Innovation responsible for driving the clinical initiatives of the business. His focus remains on improving healthcare delivery and fostering optimal services for both organizations and patients. Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homehealthpt/    Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  Books mentioned: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” - Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/48NWAag    Next Steps Ready to level up in your career?  Check out these helpful resources. --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/resources  Want to be a part of 'Kairos Conversations: The Inner Circle' for exclusive resources and more? Join the waitlist to express interest.   https://definingpointcc.ck.page/inner-circle-waitlist      Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Cody Quinlan, PT, DPT, COS-C, CPHQ, SSGB   Cody Quinlan is a dedicated and innovative Home Health Physical Therapist with over 12 years of diverse experience across various facets of healthcare. Recognized for a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient experiences, he has successfully navigated roles such as Regional Director of Quality, Board Director of Outcomes, Advisory Board Member, Home Health Physical Therapist, and Clinical Artificial Intelligence Specialist.  His expertise extends to areas such as Value-Based Purchasing, OASIS-E, Home Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Healthtech and Performance/Process Improvement and aligns with his professional certifications, including the COS-C, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.  Eager to continue his professional growth, Cody has stepped into the field of AI and currently acts as the Head of Clinical Innovation responsible for driving the clinical initiatives of the business. His focus remains on improving healthcare delivery and fostering optimal services for both organizations and patients. Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homehealthpt/    Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  Humans in Healthcare: https://humansinhealthcare.circle.so/home  Books mentioned: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” - Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/48NWAag    Next Steps New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources  Ready to level up in your career?  This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses  Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Today's episode features Oneika Griffin Webb, MS, BSN, RN   Oneika Griffin Webb is the Founder and Chief Quality Officer of QAPI Consulting, LLC™.  Her mission is to utilize her knowledge and expertise to help Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies prioritize Quality by developing structured processes that will improve performance gaps; sustain quality and performance improvement related to patient care, safety, and health outcomes; and learn how to navigate the uncertainty of Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) and mitigate the risk of a negative payment adjustment. She has worked with Home Health agencies on the local and national level, which has provided her with a deep insight into the day-to-day challenges and complexities of the industry.    Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Oneika worked in the Home Health industry for over 30 years. She started out as a field RN Case Manager providing quality care to the patients that she served. She entered the quality space over 20 years ago and quickly realized that she enjoyed using her clinical skills in a different capacity. She has a background in Home Health leadership, education, and quality improvement. She also had the privilege of publishing more than forty Home Care nursing skills that supported nursing education worldwide.   You can connect with Oneika  Email at: info@qapiconsulting.com  Website: https://www.qapiconsulting.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneika-griffin-webb-ms-bsn-rn-676b86278  Instagram - @qapiconsulting   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  Humans In Healthcare:  https://humansinhealthcare.circle.so/home    Next Steps New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources  Ready to level up in your career?  This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses  Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

Enjoy Part 2 of the conversation with Tareka Wheeler, PMP.   [If you missed Part 1, listen to Episode # 18.]   Known to speak from the heart with a dash of sassy, Tareka Wheeler is an effective thought-provoking storyteller, who uses her own personal and professional journey to teach and empower others.  Whether she is teaching organizations how to develop a strategic plan or is presenting to professionals on how to advance in their careers without sacrificing work-life harmony, Tareka brings energy, vision, and wisdom to every conversation so individuals can walk in their authentic power and begin to see countless opportunities to evolve.   With a career that spans nearly 20 years, Tareka is a distinguished expert in program and project management and is a Career & Work-life Strategist. Leveraging many core project management principles and methods, she has worked alongside Fortune 400 and 500 companies, federal agencies, and non-profits to deliver impactful outcomes in public health, strategic communications and information technology.    Tareka earned her bachelor’s from St. Edward’s University in Organizational Communication and has her PMP®.   You can connect with Tareka Wheeler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/   Next Steps New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources  Ready to level up in your career?  This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses  Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!