Build a Career You Actually Want

SummaryIn this episode, Randall Cooper is joined by Michael Kenihan and Antony Hirst to explore building a fulfilling career in healthcare. They discuss career journeys, the realities of practice ownership, and balancing work with family life. Keywordshealthcare career, practice ownership, professional growth, work-life balance, physiotherapy Key topicsCareer development and serendipityPractice ownership and growth strategiesWork-life balance and family considerationsScaling practices and managing resourcesOpportunities in modern healthcare careers TakeawaysCareers evolve over time and require flexibility.Planning exit strategies is crucial for long-term success.Growth should be strategic, not just for vanity.Work-life balance is a myth for small business owners.Expanding within the current site can be more effective than multiple locations. Sound bites"Be aware of opportunity and take it""Begin with the end in mind""Time, health, and money must be balanced" Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode and guests01:15 Discussing the journey of building a healthcare career03:21 Did you build the career you wanted?06:25 The importance of planning your career exit09:00 The role of ownership and entrepreneurship in healthcare11:20 Opportunities for new practitioners in the current landscape13:49 Managing multiple clinics and growth challenges19:56 Expanding within a single site versus multiple sites26:19 Balancing family life and practice ownership27:11 The reality of work-life balance in healthcare30:29 The importance of mental and emotional energy32:59 Lessons learned from starting and running practices33:27 Closing remarks and future episodes Resources & Links:www.learn.physio - Evidence-based courses for health professionals