When the life you built no longer fits

Audience: Professional women in veterinary and healthcare spaces who are beginning to realise that the practical shape of their work may also be asking deeper questions of their life. Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking,…

Finding The Right Practice For You

Today’s Audience: Practitioners looking for a space to work. Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking, practical perspective, and conversations that support the work you do. Last time, I touched on some of the terms used…

The Bare Bones of Practice Business.

Today’s audience: Practitioners in private practice.  Hello, and welcome. I’m Dustie, speaking on behalf of Herdwick & Goose. This is a short audio note for our practitioner community—an opportunity to share useful thinking, practical perspective, and conversations that support the work you do. Last week, I discussed why it is prudent to have a clear…

Don’t build your practice without a map

Yesterday, I discussed the need to start with the end in mind. It is one of the best ways to avoid the roadblocks of frustration, overwhelm and exhaustion. Whether you want to work three days a week, make room for family life, or build a multi-disciplinary practice, preparation is everything. When we open a new…

A Well Run Practice Helps You Breathe

When your practice runs smoothly, life feels simple. When a practice is run smoothly, it works like a well‑oiled machine. No one feels overburdened. Customers are happy. Days run calmly, people get the breaks they deserve (and need), and notes get written when they should. To run a practice like this, we have to face…