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Empowered to Lead
Listeners who tune in will feel confident and supported in their group practice journey, know how to build efficient systems and lead with clarity, do the work needed to create a thriving, values-aligned practice, become strong, ethical, and effective leaders who run their practice with ease and confidence.
Episodes
Empowered to LeadA Different Pace, A Different Perspective: Why Group Practice Owners Need to Retreat
Fresh back from Group Practice Network's annual retreat in Muskoka, Lisa shares why retreats have been part of her vision from the very beginning, the pivotal…
Empowered to LeadFire Fast: Why Letting Go Quickly Protects Your Clients, Your Team, and You
Continuing the hire slow conversation from the last two episodes, Lisa unpacks the other half of the saying, "fire fast," drawing on Priya Parker's The Art of…
Empowered to LeadHire Slow: The Checklist — A Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Screening, Interviewing, and Onboarding Well
Picking up where last week's episode left off, Lisa walks listeners through the free Hire Slow Checklist step by step, turning "hire slow" from a mindset into…
Empowered to LeadHire Slow: Why Intentional Beats Instinctive When You're Building Your Team
After a summer of guest interviews, Lisa is back solo to unpack a phrase she uses often: hire slow. She breaks down what it doesn't mean (hesitating…
Empowered to LeadLeading with Faith, Not Performance: Building an Authentic Group Practice with Whitney Owens
Whitney Owens runs a 15-person, private-pay group practice in Savannah, Georgia (just closed on their second commercial building) and Wise Practice Consulting…
Empowered to LeadBuilding a Group Practice and a Non-Profit Side by Side with Aditi Jasra
What happens when the need in your community outgrows what a private practice can offer? Aditi Jasra, who leads a Tri-Cities group practice and co-founded the…
Empowered to LeadHire with Intention, Lead with Confidence: Building a Virtual Team You Can Trust with Haley Moore
Haley Moore built Therapy Uninterrupted as a virtual group practice from the ground up, and she has thought carefully about every single step of how she brings…
Empowered to LeadHire Slow, Lead Well: Building a Clinical Team You Can Trust with Heather Bach
If hiring has ever felt like a gamble, this episode will change how you think about it entirely. Heather Bach, founder of Bach Counselling Group, shares the…
Empowered to LeadBuilding a Group Practice in a Small Town: Grit, Community, and Finding Your People with Kaitlin Carroll Kane
What does it look like to launch a group practice from scratch in a small bilingual city of 30,000 people, while pregnant, with no local peer network and a…
Empowered to LeadRecruiting, Retaining, and Expanding in a Small Town: What Group Practice Ownership Really Looks Like with Dana Corr
Dana Corr runs a thriving group practice in a Manitoba town of fewer than 700 people, and her journey has been full of honest lessons about hiring, expansion…
Empowered to LeadWhen Bigger Isn't the Goal: Leading from Your Values with Darbey Carlson of Fika Mental Health
Not every growth story ends with growing. Darbey Carlson of Fika Mental Health shares how her practice expanded to seventeen people almost entirely by…
Empowered to LeadStaying Small on Purpose: Building a Practice That Actually Fits Your Life with Bianca Stefina
Not every group practice owner wants to scale to seven figures, and Bianca Stefina is here to say that is more than okay. In this honest, refreshing…
Empowered to LeadStaying Small on Purpose: Leading a Group Practice with Clarity and Confidence with Michelle Waters
What does it really mean to be a group practice owner when your practice is small, or when you intentionally choose not to grow? In this episode, Lisa sits…
Empowered to LeadWhen Is It Time to Expand Your Group Practice? An Honest Conversation with Frances Hammel-Kampus
If you have ever wondered whether you are ready to grow, this conversation is for you. Frances of Moose Jaw Psychology shares how a solo practice she opened…
Empowered to LeadShe Collects Spaces: Expanding a Group Practice with Vision, Grit, and a Guardian Mindset with Rachel Frankford
What does it look like to expand your group practice three times without a blueprint, before you feel financially ready, and driven entirely by vision? In this…
Empowered to LeadPermission to Pause: Why Authentic Leadership Doesn't Require You to Be Vulnerable
This solo episode is a permission slip for any leader who has been white-knuckling a promise that no longer serves them. Lisa unpacks the real difference…
Empowered to LeadStop, Start, and Protect: A Mid-Year Reset for Group Practice Owners
Summer can feel like a season you either coast through or panic through. In this solo episode, Lisa offers a different invitation: to use the slower pace…
Empowered to LeadBurnout, Self-Awareness, and What It Really Takes to Keep Going with Katarina McCurdy
What does burnout actually feel like from the inside — and how do you know you're in it before it's too late? In this conversation, Lisa sits down with…
Empowered to LeadBuilding Your GPO Community: The Connection Map
Last week we named the cost of leading alone. This week, we hand you the map. In this solo episode, Lisa walks group practice owners through the Connection Map…
Empowered to LeadThe Hidden Cost of Leading Alone - And What to Do About It
What does it actually cost a group practice owner to lead alone? Not the obvious cost — the loneliness everyone talks about — but the hidden one. The one that…
Empowered to LeadThe Delegation Mindset: Why Group Practice Owners Can't Grow What They Won't Release
You know you need to delegate. You've read the books, hired the help, and still find yourself answering emails at 9 p.m. and quietly taking tasks back. In this…
Empowered to LeadStop Waiting to Delegate: How to Build a Better Intake System and Lead with Confidence with Uriah Guilford
Uriah Guilford built a group practice by accident, a virtual assistant company out of necessity, and an AI-powered intake platform because a problem needed…
Empowered to LeadYou Don't Have to Do It All: A Practical Guide to Delegation for Group Practice Owners
If you are still answering intake calls, reviewing invoices, and making scheduling decisions for your team, this episode is going to name something you already…
Empowered to LeadBuying Back Your Time: Leadership, Delegation & Building Community with Krista Helman
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Krista Helman, founder and Executive Director of the Trauma and Grief Institute in Ottawa, to talk about the real…
Empowered to LeadBeing Found: SEO, AI Search, and What Group Practice Owners Need to Know with Tedi Bezna
The way people search for a therapist has changed — and if your website hasn't kept up, you may be invisible to the very people you're best positioned to help…
Empowered to LeadComing Home to Yourself: How Congruence Changes the Way You Lead with Jennifer Nagel
What does it actually mean to take care of yourself as a leader, not just as a therapist? In this conversation, Lisa sits down with longtime friend and…
Empowered to LeadYou Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Building Confidence & Stability in Group Practice with Rebecca Rauscher
In this honest and grounding conversation, Lisa sits down with Vancouver group practice owner Rebecca Rauscher, founder of Boundless Heart Counseling Group, to…
Empowered to LeadCulture Clarity: A Three-Layer Checklist for Group Practice Owners
You can't lead a culture you haven't defined. This episode walks you through a practical three-layer checklist to help you get honest about whether your team…
Empowered to LeadBuilding a Team You Actually Enjoy Leading
Leading a group practice is only sustainable when you genuinely enjoy the people you're leading. This solo episode picks up where the conversation with Kathryn…
Empowered to LeadCollecting People, Not Locations: A Unique Approach to Group Practice with Kathryn Atkinson
In this episode of the Empowered to Lead podcast, host Lisa Catallo sits down with Kathryn Atkinson, a dynamic group practice owner from Vancouver Island…
Empowered to LeadBuild Your Support Map: A Practical Exercise for Group Practice Owners
Support is not just an admin hire. It is the full ecosystem that helps you lead with intention instead of constantly catching up.In this shorter, practical…
Empowered to LeadThe Myth of Doing It All: Why Every Group Practice Owner Needs Support
As a group practice owner, it can feel like you are supposed to hold everything together. The clinical work, the leadership, the marketing, the finances, the…
Empowered to LeadYou Can’t Do It Alone: Building Strong Ties in Your Practice and Leadership with Gisela Lamadrid
In this inspiring conversation, Lisa sits down with Gisela Lamadrid, founder of Strong Ties Counselling in the Lower Mainland of BC. Gisela shares her journey…
Empowered to LeadBoundary Audits for Group Practice Owners: Leading Without Burning Out
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa walks group practice owners through a powerful boundary audit designed to help leaders notice where overgiving…
Empowered to LeadFrom Therapist-Owner to CEO: The 5 Steps That Change Everything
If you listened to my conversation with Jessica Cowling and felt that “oh wow, that’s me” moment — this episode is your next step. We’re talking about two…
Empowered to LeadLeading Through Growth: From People Pleaser to CEO with Jessica Cowling
In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Lisa sits down with Jessica Cowling, founder of Innerworks Counselling in London, Ontario. Together, they explore…
Empowered to LeadWhat Season is Your Group Practice In?
In this episode, Lisa explores the idea that group practices move through distinct seasons—and leadership looks different in each one. Whether you're planting…
Empowered to LeadYour Leadership Reset: Reflect, Reorient, Reclaim
We’re kicking off Season 2 with a grounded, intentional reset for group practice owners. This episode invites you to slow down, take stock of the past season…
Empowered to LeadSeason One Reflections: Leadership Lessons, Growth, and the Power of Wintering
In this reflective season finale, Lisa looks back on the first four months of the Empowered to Lead podcast — the growth, the surprises, the learning curves…
Empowered to LeadPartnerships That Work: Building a Group Practice Together with Lucinda Bibbs and Stefanie Iverson
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa sits down with Lucinda Bibbs and Stefanie Iverson, co-founders of New Ground Wellness, to explore what it takes to…
Empowered to LeadWhy People Pleasing Is Quietly Undermining Your Leadership
People pleasing shows up in almost every group practice owner — even the ones who look calm, confident, and steady on the outside. In this episode, we explore…
Empowered to LeadStarting Small, Leading by Example: Wendy Huang’s Group Practice Journey
In this episode of the Empowered to Lead podcast, Lisa Catallo interviews Wendy Huang, a group practice owner, about her journey in starting and managing a…
Empowered to LeadMaking Sense of the Mess: Using Practice Vital to Understand Your Numbers with Madeline Larsen
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa sits down with Madeline Larsen, co-founder of Practice Vital, to talk about how data can empower group practice…
Empowered to LeadThe Power of Quarterly Meetings in Your Group Practice
In this solo episode, Lisa dives into one of the most underrated leadership habits for group practice owners — quarterly meetings. Whether you have two team…
Empowered to LeadNavigating the Journey: Insights from a Group Practice Owner with Barbara Brown
In this episode, Barbara Brown shares her experiences and insights as a group practice owner. From the unexpected challenges to the rewarding moments, Barbara…
Empowered to LeadEthics, Leadership, and Sustainability in Practice with Becky Palmer
In this episode, Lisa chats with Registered Clinical Counsellor Becky Palmer, who brings a unique blend of experience as a former pharmacist, military leader…
Empowered to LeadRetreat, Reflect, Realign: Finding Clarity as a Practice Owner
I just returned from a powerful retreat in Greece that reminded me why stepping away is essential for growth. In this episode of Empowered to Lead, I share…
Empowered to LeadEmbracing Leadership as a Small Business Owner with Marshall Stern
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, I chat with Marshall Stern, a leadership coach and longtime small business owner, about the power of embracing leadership…
Empowered to LeadDo You Need a Business Partner or a Village of Support in Your Group Practice?
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa explores one of the biggest questions group practice owners face: Do I really need a business partner, or do I just…
Empowered to LeadWhen a Contractor Leaves: Taking Care of You, Them, and Clients
When a contractor leaves your group practice—whether by your choice or theirs—it can stir up a mix of emotions and logistical challenges. In this episode, I’m…
Empowered to LeadExpanding with Intention: From Solo Practice to Collaborative Leadership with Merrisa Little
How do you know when it’s time to grow—and what kind of growth is right for you?In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa sits down with therapist and group…
Empowered to LeadWho are you as a leader?
In this episode of the Empowered Leader podcast, Lisa Catallo discusses the complexities of leadership for group practice owners in the therapy field. She…
Empowered to LeadEmpowered to Lead: Navigating Group Practice Ownership
Join Lisa Catallo and Alison Maratos as they dive into the realities of being a group practice owner, sharing insights on leadership, collaboration, and the…
Empowered to LeadEvolving as a Leader: The Messy Middle of Group Practice with Alison Maratos
What happens when your practice starts to grow… but you’re still figuring out who you are as a leader?In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa chats with…
Empowered to LeadThe Leadership Trap: Doing It All Yourself
Are you carrying the full weight of your group practice alone?In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa tackles a common leadership trap—believing that being…
Empowered to LeadWho You Serve Shapes How You Lead: Identifying Your Ideal Client and Therapist
In today’s episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa walks you through the foundational process of identifying your ideal client and your ideal therapist—two key…
Empowered to LeadClarify Your Why: Building a Purpose-Driven Group Practice
In this episode of Empowered to Lead, we're taking a deep dive into your why and your what. Whether you're just getting started or you're knee-deep in growth…
Empowered to LeadWho is Lisa and what is Empowered to Lead all about?
Welcome to the very first episode of Empowered to Lead — the podcast for Canadian group practice owners who are ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and…
Empowered to LeadTrailer
Welcome to Empowered to Lead Podcast with Lisa Catallo. Listeners who tune in will feel confident and supported in their group practice journey, know how to…