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Coming Home to Yourself: How Congruence Changes the Way You Lead with Jennifer Nagel

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 colleague Jennifer Nagel to talk about congruence, self-leadership, and the retreat they are co-creating together in Costa Rica.

What You’ll Hear:

Why congruence is more than honesty and what it looks like when your values, mind, body, and spirit are genuinely in alignment
How group practice owners can get so focused on metrics and systems that they forget they are human beings first, and what the cost of that really is
The skeleton and the heart: why structure and care are not opposites but partners
What it means to take up space as someone who is used to giving everyone else space
Why retreats create a different kind of transformation than any webinar or workshop can offer
A first look at Coming Home to Congruence, the Costa Rica retreat happening January 31 to February 5, 2027

Resources Mentioned

Congruent Practice website: congruentpractice.com

Congruent Practice Facebook community: search Congruent Practice on Facebook

Coming Home to Congruence Costa Rica Retreat: January 31 to February 5, 2027 — registration is open now at congruentpractice.com

Featured Guest: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

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You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Building Confidence & Stability in Group Practice with Rebecca Rauscher

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this honest and grounding conversation, Lisa sits down with Vancouver group practice owner Rebecca Rauscher, founder of Boundless Heart Counseling Group, to talk about what it really takes to grow a sustainable practice. From people-pleasing and painful leadership moments to stabilizing finances and learning to treat clinicians as “clients,” Rebecca shares the turning points that helped her step into leadership with more clarity, confidence, and support. If you’re in the thick of building a group practice, this episode will remind you: you’re not failing — you’re learning. And you don’t have to do it alone.

What You’ll Hear:

Rebecca’s journey from OT to counsellor to growing a 7-clinician group practice
Why early-stage growth can feel exciting and destabilizing without the right foundations
The shift from “my clients keep the business afloat” to “my clinicians are my clients”
The leadership challenge of people-pleasing — and why it’s one of the biggest growth edges
How learning your numbers builds confidence in hiring, policies, and tough decisions
The role of coaching, peer support, therapy, and outside-industry mentors in staying resilient
Grants, training, and CFO time: what helped Rebecca finally feel stable going into 2026
Encouragement for practice owners in the messy middle: support changes everything

👑 Leadership Prompt (End-of-Episode Challenge)

If you’re in the thick of it right now, ask yourself:

Where am I trying to do this alone — and what support would actually help me lead more confidently?

Then take one small step this week: reach out, ask for help, or invest in the support you’ve been postponing.

Because leadership doesn’t mean doing it solo — it means resourcing yourself to grow.

Resources Mentioned

- Boundless Heart Counselling Group (Rebecca’s practice) -

- Linzy Bonham – Money Skills for Group Practice Owners

- CDAP Grant (Canada Digital Adoption Program – discussed as a past grant opportunity)

- BC Employer Training Grant (used to fund professional development)

- Group Practice Connection www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

Featured Guest: Rebecca Rauscher

Rebecca Rauscher is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, educator, speaker and practice founder based in British Columbia. She is the Founder and Clinic Director of Boundless Heart Counselling Group, and a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor. With a background in counselling psychology and occupational therapy, Rebecca brings a whole-person, somatic, nervous-system-informed approach to mental health, leadership, and resilience. In addition to her clinical and supervisory work, she has taught at the graduate level and speaks to organizations and communities on resilience, growth through change, and sustainable leadership.

Follow Rebecca:

Website: https://www.boundlessheartcounselling.ca/

Instagram: @Boundless Heart Counselling Group

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Culture Clarity: A Three-Layer Checklist for Group Practice Owners

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 culture is defined, communicated, and actually showing up in your practice day to day.

What You’ll Hear:

Why clarity is the root issue behind most team culture problems, and what it actually means to define your culture before you try to lead it
How to identify your core values not just for your clinical work but for how your practice operates, and why they need to live somewhere other than your head
The gap between having a culture defined and having it communicated, and the specific places where that gap turns into resentment
Why onboarding is one of your most powerful culture tools and what a culture conversation in that process actually looks like
How to look honestly at Layer 3, what you're actually doing, and whether your actions back up what you say your culture is
A leadership challenge to help you identify one gap, one action, and one deadline

Resources Mentioned

Cultivate Your Team Worksheet, Module 6 (Group Practice Connection, available in Mighty Networks)
Culture Clarity Checklist: https://grouppracticenetwork.myflodesk.com/culture-clarity
Group Practice Connection membership: grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-connection
Ontario retreat (October) - grouppracticenetwork.ca/retreats
Costa Rica retreat, Congruent Practice: congruentpractice.com
Contact Lisa: lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Building a Team You Actually Enjoy Leading

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 Atkinson left off and gets honest about what it actually takes to build a team culture that works for you, not just your therapists.

What You’ll Hear:

Why your voice and enjoyment in leading your team matters just as much as your therapists' experience of the practice
The role alignment plays in hiring and why shared values beat clinical skill every time
Common leadership mistakes group practice owners make, including hiring too fast, avoiding hard conversations, and leading from anxiety instead of clarity
How inconsistent leadership erodes team trust and what to do about it
Why clear expectations are an act of kindness, for both you and your team
A practical leadership challenge to help you identify the one behaviour that will move the needle in your practice

Resources Mentioned

- Episode with Kathryn Atkinson, Island Clinical Counselling (released March 3, 2026)

- Group Practice Connection membership: grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

- Ontario retreat (October) grouppracticenetwork.ca/retreats

- Costa Rica retreat through Congruent Practice: congruentpractice.com

- Contact Lisa: lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE - Name one leadership behaviour — just one — that will help you build or rebuild a team you enjoy leading.

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Collecting People, Not Locations: A Unique Approach to Group Practice with Kathryn Atkinson

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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. Kathryn shares her journey of building a thriving practice, emphasizing the importance of collecting the right people over expanding locations. She discusses her unique business model, leadership style, and the value of collaboration over competition. Kathryn also offers insights into overcoming common challenges faced by group practice owners, such as taking calculated risks and maintaining a clear vision. Tune in to learn how Kathryn balances growth with purpose and supports her team in delivering exceptional client care.

What You’ll Hear:

Kathryn’s journey from supervising an intern to establishing a multi-location group practice.
How her leadership focuses on collecting and supporting great people rather than just expanding locations.
A unique business model where practitioners are tenants paying for services rather than traditional contractor splits.
Common mistakes and misconceptions small business owners make around risk and investment.
The importance of having a leadership team and support network for decision-making and accountability.
Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and staying grounded in your purpose as a CEO.
How maintaining a focus on values and community impact helps guide decisions and leadership choices.

Featured Guest: Kathryn Atkinson

Kathryn Atkinson has been providing clinical counselling since 2010, supporting individuals, families, and groups with a range of mental health concerns, including BFRBs, OCD, autism, and trauma. As the founder and leader of Island Clinical Counselling, she is passionate about building a supportive team of practitioners and creating accessible, high-quality care for her community. Kathryn is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and offers workshops, group therapy, and professional consultation.

Follow Kathryn:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Islandclinicalcounselling

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandclinicalcounselling/

Website: www.islandclinicalcounselling.ca

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Build Your Support Map: A Practical Exercise for Group Practice Owners

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 episode, Lisa walks you through a simple support mapping exercise to identify gaps across four key categories, operational, clinical, leadership, and personal. You will map what you are currently doing, what others are doing, what needs a place, and what is missing. Then you will interpret what you find so you can choose one area to strengthen by the end of June.

This episode is for group practice owners who feel burnt out, stretched thin, or unsure where to begin when it comes to getting support.

What You’ll Hear:

A simple “support map” exercise to identify gaps and blind spots
The four categories of support: operational, clinical, leadership, and personal
Leadership support that protects your business, including HR and financial guidance
Personal support, including rest rhythms, counselling, and home support
How to interpret your map: overload, vulnerability, investment, and where you can step back
A clear quarterly focus to build support that fits your needs

Leadership Challenge

Complete your support map and choose one area to strengthen this quarter.

Aim to strengthen it by the end of June by setting a plan, mapping goals, and getting the support you need to follow through.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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The Myth of Doing It All: Why Every Group Practice Owner Needs Support

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 emotional weight of your team. Somewhere along the way, “being a strong leader” can quietly turn into “doing it all alone.”

In this episode, Lisa unpacks the myth of having to do it all. She explores the different types of support group practice owners actually need, why support feels so hard to reach for, and how to recognize the signs that it is time to build a stronger support system. This is a reflective and honest conversation about control, trust, money, identity, and stepping more fully into your CEO role.

If you have been feeling stretched thin, resentful, or exhausted, this episode will help you pause and rethink what leadership really looks like.

What You’ll Hear:

Why “doing it all” is not a leadership badge of honour
The five types of support every group practice owner should consider
The hidden emotional labour of running a group practice
The mindset blocks that make support feel hard, including control, guilt, and identity
Clear signs that you need more support in your business
What healthy support actually looks like in practice
A leadership challenge to help you take your next step

Resources Mentioned

- Muskoka Group Practice Owners Retreat (October 1 to 4, 2026) : www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/retreats

- Costa Rica Retreat: Coming Home to Congruence: www.congruentpractice.com

- Connect with Lisa

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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You Can’t Do It Alone: Building Strong Ties in Your Practice and Leadership with Gisela Lamadrid

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 from solo practitioner to intentional group practice owner, the lessons she’s learned about leadership, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right support systems. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with care, community, and courage.

What You’ll Hear:

How Gisela built Strong Ties Counselling around her passion for supporting children, teens, and families
Why she chose to start her practice with a group vision in mind
The realities of leadership growth—grief, fear, and letting go of clients
How intentional expansion helped her maintain connection and camaraderie across two locations
The team behind her success—and why every leader needs a strong circle of support
How to recognize when it’s time to invest in help, even when it feels uncomfortable
The mindset shifts required to move from counsellor to confident CEO

Resources Mentioned

Strong Ties Counselling

Lisa Catallo Coaching – Coaching & Mentorship for Canadian Group Practice Owners

Featured Guest: Gisella La Madrid

Gisella La Madrid is the Founder of Strong Ties – Child & Family Services, where - along with her team - she supports children, teens, and families in their journey of growth and healing. She creates a warm, playful environment for kids, practical tools for teens and adults, and guidance for parents navigating challenges at home.

Gisella is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with advanced training in play therapy, family therapy, and approaches like CBT and DBT. She also specializes in supporting families through separation and divorce, offering coaching, child-focused reports, and strategies to ease co-parenting transitions.

With over a decade of experience in clinical, research, and non-profit settings, Gisella brings a practical, collaborative, and compassionate approach—working closely with families, schools, and professionals to ensure kids feel supported every step of the way. She is an accredited clinical supervisor and currently manages a team of 15 associates.

Follow Gisella La Madrid:

Website: www.strongties.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Boundary Audits for Group Practice Owners: Leading Without Burning Out

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa walks group practice owners through a powerful boundary audit designed to help leaders notice where overgiving, rescuing, and avoidance may be quietly draining their energy. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and step more fully into your CEO role by strengthening boundaries that support sustainable leadership, clarity, and capacity.

What You’ll Hear:

Why caring deeply can slowly turn into overextension and burnout for group practice owners
How boundary violations show up through resentment, exhaustion, and avoidance
Five key boundary audit questions every CEO should regularly revisit
The difference between rescuing your team and truly leading them
How avoided decisions quietly drain your energy and leadership capacity
Practical CEO reframes that support clarity, sustainability, and empowered leadership

Resources Mentioned

Boundary Audit Workbook (fillable PDF): Available exclusively to Empowered to Lead listeners through the episode resources GPN CEO Boundaries Audit_Fillable.pdf

Contact Lisa

Email: lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over nine years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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From Therapist-Owner to CEO: The 5 Steps That Change Everything

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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 common crossroads for group practice owners: avoiding the numbers and leading from people-pleasing. I share my own experiences (including the resentment trap), and I walk you through five practical leadership steps you can take this month to protect your energy, lead with clarity, and build a practice that truly serves you.

What You’ll Hear:

The hidden cost of “I’ll just leave the numbers to the professional”
How people-pleasing shows up in leadership (and why it breeds resentment)
5 practical steps to build confidence without doing everything at once
The mindset shift from clinical clients to your team as your client
How to get support before you’re desperate — so you don’t burn out in silence

Resources Mentioned:

Episode with Jessica Cowling (previous episode)

GPO Network (free Facebook group/community) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/gponetwork

Group Practice Connection (membership with 3 calls/month + templates/resources) - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

Individual coaching with Lisa - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/individual-coaching

Retreats (BC + Ontario mentioned, plus future Costa Rica planning) - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/retreats

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Leading Through Growth: From People Pleaser to CEO with Jessica Cowling

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Lisa sits down with Jessica Cowling, founder of Innerworks Counselling in London, Ontario. Together, they explore what it means to grow as a leader — from the early stages of group practice ownership to running a multi-layered organization with a leadership team, clear systems, and financial clarity. Jessica shares the lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that helped her move from “I don’t want to be a leader” to confidently calling herself a CEO.

What You’ll Hear:

- How Jessica went from solo practice to leading a team of 28 (and why that growth felt both scary and freeing)

- What it means to lead through others — shifting from direct connection to empowering middle management

- How to build programs by letting your team’s passions shine

- Jessica’s powerful approach to leadership: calling people up rather than calling them out

- The truth about money in group practice — why “the numbers don’t lie” and how to make peace with them

- The common money mistake practice owners make (hint: giving too much away)

- How to balance being trauma-informed and business-minded

- Why your business needs to take care of you, not the other way around

- Practical steps to move from overwhelm to confidence as a CEO

Resources Mentioned

Group Practice Connection – Lisa’s membership community for Canadian group practice owners

Innerworks Counselling London, ON – Jessica’s practice

Lisa’s free Time & Energy Audit (mentioned in other episodes for related context)

Featured Guest: Jessica Cowling

Jessica Cowling is the founder and CEO of InnerWorks Counselling, a thriving group practice in London, Ontario. Since launching as a solo practitioner in 2016, Jessica has grown InnerWorks into a team of over 30 clinicians, interns, coaches, and support staff who serve families across the region with an innovative, one-stop-shop approach to mental health care.

Known for her visionary thinking and action-oriented leadership style, Jessica has built a practice that disrupts traditional therapy models - offering everything from Dungeons & Dragons therapy groups to in-home therapeutic coaching for autistic youth. She's passionate about creating meaningful clinical outcomes while also building a workplace where therapists can truly thrive.

When she's not dreaming up new programs, learning vibe-coding, or diving into her beloved spreadsheets (usually with a coffee in hand), Jessica loves travelling to Mexico with her family, being the #1 karate/soccer-mom cheerleader, and snuggling on the couch with her goldendoodle, Hazel.

Follow Innerworks London:

www.innerworkslondon.com

socials @innerworks_london

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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What Season is Your Group Practice In?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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, growing, tending, or harvesting, knowing your current season helps you lead with clarity, reduce pressure, and stop comparing your practice to others. Lisa walks through practical markers to identify your season, common leadership traps to avoid, and healthy boundaries that support you as the leader.

What You’ll Hear:

Why comparing your practice to others can distort your leadership decisions
The 4 seasons of a group practice: Planting, Growing, Tending, Harvesting
Clear ways to identify which season you’re in (team dynamics, revenue, energy, planning vs reacting)
How leadership priorities shift depending on your season
Common traps in each stage (identity, burnout, “lazy leadership,” overworking)
Healthy leadership boundaries for each season
Your leadership challenge: name your season + choose one aligned action for the next 30 days

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Your Leadership Reset: Reflect, Reorient, Reclaim

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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, and step into the next quarter with clarity, energy, and purpose—without the pressure or hustle culture vibes. You’ll hear reflections on wintering, the natural seasonality of practice ownership, what’s ahead for the podcast, and a simple three-step process to reset your leadership for Q1.

What You’ll Hear:

A warm welcome to Season 2 and what’s new in this next chapter
Why seasonality matters in leadership and practice ownership
What to expect from the episode rhythm this season: reflections, tools, and interviews
The emotional load of leadership—and why you’re not doing this alone
A three-step Leadership Reset: Reflect, Reorient, Reclaim
Your leadership challenge for Q1

Resources Mentioned

Free Facebook community for group practice owners

October Group Practice Owners Retreat

Coaching & support through Group Practice Network

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Season One Reflections: Leadership Lessons, Growth, and the Power of Wintering

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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, and the themes that kept surfacing across every conversation. She shares what she’s learned as a leader, a coach, and a new podcast host, and invites listeners to consider where they’re being stretched and how they might “winter” in their own leadership. With warmth and honesty, Lisa closes out Season One and offers a glimpse into what’s coming in Season Two.

What You’ll Hear:

Why Season One was full of lessons, unexpected growth, and meaningful conversations
The major themes that showed up repeatedly across interviews
What Lisa learned about leadership from hosting her first season
The importance of being intentional, slowing down, and creating space
Reflections from Wintering by Katherine May and how they apply to group practice owners
How to prepare yourself for Season Two’s deeper leadership work
Your leadership challenge for the break between seasons

Resources Mentioned

Book: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
Email Lisa: lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Partnerships That Work: Building a Group Practice Together with Lucinda Bibbs and Stefanie Iverson

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 build and sustain a group practice in partnership. From defining roles to building trust, they share candid insights into navigating challenges, staying aligned with values, and leading with vision and collaboration.

What You’ll Hear:

The story of how Lucinda and Stefanie met and transitioned from solo practices to forming a partnership.
Why clearly defining roles and responsibilities has been key to their success.
How trust, transparency, and shared values keep them aligned as leaders.
The importance of pausing, slowing down, and seeking support when overwhelm sets in.
Lessons they’ve learned about systems, numbers, and staying flexible as their business grows.
What makes New Ground Wellness unique and deeply aligned with their values.

Resources Mentioned

Ambition Alliance - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-ambition-alliance

Linzy Bonham’s training/course Money Skills for Group Practice Owners - https://moneynutsandbolts.com/msgpo-ngp-nb/

Group Practice Connection (peer support for practice owners) - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

Featured Guests: Lucinda Bibbs and Stefanie Iverson

Stefanie Iverson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Group Practice Co-Owner, Clinical Supervisor, and mom of three, with over 15 years in the mental health field. She’s passionate about helping adults and couples navigate relationships, growth, and life transitions with compassion and authenticity.

In 2022, Stefanie merged her private practice with colleague Lucinda Bibbs to form New Ground Wellness—one of the South Okanagan’s largest and most trusted counselling practices. Today, she oversees operations and finances while leading a thriving team of 20+ clinicians and supporting emerging counsellors through supervision and practicum programs. Stefanie’s leadership reflects her deep commitment to collaboration, accessibility, and community well-being.

Lucinda Bibbs is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Breathwork and Cold Exposure Facilitator, and co-owner of New Ground Wellness. With over a decade of experience, she helps people achieve mind–body–spirit balance through both traditional therapy and holistic practices.

After merging her practice with Stefanie’s in 2022, Lucinda expanded her work to include workplace wellness, community programming, and embodied healing experiences. Through LightFORCE Academy and New Ground Wellness, she offers breathwork, coaching, and workshops across B.C.—helping people reconnect with themselves and their communities. Lucinda’s work is rooted in accessibility, empowerment, and the belief that true healing engages the whole person.

Follow Stefanie and Lucinda/New Ground Wellness:

Website: www.newgroundwellness.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Why People Pleasing Is Quietly Undermining Your Leadership

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 why it’s so common for therapists-turned-leaders, how it quietly erodes clarity and confidence, and what you can do to shift into grounded, assertive leadership that protects your time, your energy, and the long-term health of your practice.

You’ll walk away with a simple leadership challenge to help you practise clearer, more values-aligned decision-making this week.

What You’ll Hear:

Why people-pleasing is so common for group practice owners (and why it makes total sense)
The subtle ways people pleasers “under-lead” without realizing it
How undervaluing your expertise fuels unclear boundaries and over-accommodating
What happens in your business when decisions are delayed or driven by guilt
Why clarity — not control — is the foundation of effective, trauma-informed leadership
Practical ways to define your boundaries as a CEO
A leadership challenge with four options (you’ll choose just one!) to practise assertive, grounded leadership this week

Resources Mentioned

The Group Practice Connection — Supportive membership for group practice owners who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and steadiness
Group Practice Network (1:1 Coaching) — Individual coaching to strengthen your leadership and systems
Website: grouppracticenetwork.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Starting Small, Leading by Example: Wendy Huang’s Group Practice Journey

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 group practice. They discuss the challenges and rewards of leadership, the importance of having a vision and mission, and the common misconceptions about running a group practice. Wendy shares her experiences, insights on marketing, and the significance of mentorship in navigating the complexities of business ownership. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking small steps, setting achievable goals, and finding support in the journey of entrepreneurship.

What You’ll Hear:

You are not alone in this journey.
Leadership is about leading by example.
Starting small is crucial for success.
Having a clear vision and mission is essential.

Featured Guest: Wendy Huang

Wendy Huang is a registered clinical counsellor and a professional art therapist. She works with children between 5 and 14 years old and adults, helping them learn emotional regulation and use creative ways to experience therapeutic processes.

ARTivity Finder explains itself. In art therapy, people are encouraged to combine ART with an ACTIVITY to explore their inner world. We, the therapists, can integrate art with a variety of counselling approaches to fit clients' needs.

Follow Wendy Huang:

Website: http://www.artivityfinder.com/

Instagram: @artivity_finder

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Making Sense of the Mess: Using Practice Vital to Understand Your Numbers with Madeline Larsen

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 owners to make confident, informed decisions. Together, they unpack how understanding your metrics can strengthen leadership, improve team conversations, and help you step fully into your CEO role—without drowning in spreadsheets.

What You’ll Hear:

The story behind Practice Vital and how it helps group practice owners access key business data
How to make sense of your numbers (without being a “numbers person”)
Turning data into meaningful insight for leadership and team development
Why data can neutralize emotional or difficult conversations with clinicians
How understanding metrics supports better hiring, compensation, and retention decisions
Tips for starting small and building confidence with data tracking
Practice Vital’s features, integrations, and pricing overview

Resources Mentioned

- Practice Vital

- EHRs compatible with Practice Vital: Jane, Simple Practice, Therapy Notes, Theranest, Intake Queue, and more

- Connect with Practice Vital to book a demo or learn more

Featured Guest: Madeline Larsen

Madeline is one of four co-founders of PracticeVital. Her fellow co-founders include her cousin and his wife, who own a group therapy practice in the Chicago area, and her husband, an experienced software engineer and entrepreneur. Their skillsets came together back in 2023 after a dinner conversation inspired the creation of PracticeVital, the first ever automated dashboard for group therapy practices to more effortlessly track their business and performance metrics. Madeline’s background is in brand strategy and experience design. After leaving her 15 year career as an advertising executive in Chicago, she now leads all design and marketing efforts for PracticeVital. She and her husband reside in Evanston, Illinois with their two daughters.

Follow Practice Vital:

https://facebook.com/groups/practicevital/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/practicevital

Free gift: $30 off your first month with PracticeVital. Use code GroupPracticeNetwork. link: **https://www.practicevital.com/?ref=GroupPracticeNetwork**

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

Connect with the Host:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-catallo

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The Power of Quarterly Meetings in Your Group Practice

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 members or twenty, regular one-on-one meetings can help you build connection, boost engagement, and strengthen your team culture. Lisa shares practical strategies, common objections, and her own lessons learned (the good, the awkward, and the surprising!) to help you make quarterly meetings meaningful and manageable.

What You’ll Hear:

Why quarterly meetings are essential for connection and engagement
Common objections (and why they’re missing the bigger picture)
How to structure your meetings for purpose and warmth
What to talk about — from goals to metrics to personal check-ins
How to use meetings to strengthen leadership and retention
Real-life stories of what works — and when it doesn’t
Practical tips on when, where, and how to meet effectively

Resources Mentioned

Traction by Gino Wickman
Group Practice Connection Membership — templates, discussion prompts, and examples for quarterly meetings
Connect with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Navigating the Journey: Insights from a Group Practice Owner with Barbara Brown

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Barbara Brown shares her experiences and insights as a group practice owner. From the unexpected challenges to the rewarding moments, Barbara discusses the importance of building a supportive team, staying true to one's values, and the continuous journey of leadership and growth.

What You’ll Hear:

The transition from solo practice to group practice ownership can be challenging but rewarding.
Building a reliable and trustworthy team is crucial for success.
It's important to stay aligned with your values, even in a for-profit setting.
Learning to delegate and trust others is a key part of leadership.
Continuous self-reflection and understanding power dynamics are essential for effective leadership.

Resources Mentioned

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell

Featured Guest: Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown is the Founder & Clinical Director of Redbird Therapy Centre, a trauma treatment and psychotherapy clinic in Toronto, ON. She is also Co-Founder of Kutana Wema, an international, trauma-focused, educational program hosted annually in Kenya. She is a highly esteemed Registered Psychotherapist with 37 years experience working with marginalized communities for empowerment and social change.

Through Redbird, Barbara has built clinical partnerships with a native women’s center and a queer refugee program to provide accessible and pro bono services. She has also been Academic Staff at Seneca College and a University of Toronto affiliated college.

Barbara is the author of My Breasts, My Choice: Journeys Through Surgery, a photographic & narrative exhibit and book published by Sumach Press, which enjoyed a coast to coast Canadian tour. She is an extensively published writer, including documentary and personal narrative writing for CBC Radio, and has curated multiple community art shows.

Follow Barbara Brown and Redbird Therapy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redbird-therapy/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@redbirdtherapy5849

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbirdtherapy

Pinterest: https://ca.pinterest.com/redbirdtherapy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbirdtherapycentre/#

All workshops offered by Redbird Therapy Centre are offered at no cost, as a part of our commitment to accessibility. Check out the upcoming options here: https://redbirdtherapy.ca/workshops/

Redbird & Wema Centre (Kenya) co-host Peer Trauma Consultations, which are offered biannually, at no cost, for trauma workers internationally, to discuss our work, learn together, and support each other. Register here: https://redbirdtherapy.ca/kutana-wema-peer-trauma-consultation/

We also have an extensive Educational Video series, that you can watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redbirdtherapy5849

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Ethics, Leadership, and Sustainability in Practice with Becky Palmer

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Lisa chats with Registered Clinical Counsellor Becky Palmer, who brings a unique blend of experience as a former pharmacist, military leader, and now clinical director at OK Clinical in BC. Together, they dive into the intersection of ethics, leadership, and sustainability in private practice — and how those principles play out when you’re leading a team.

Becky also shares about her collaborative project, “This Is Why We Practice,” a hub for ethics-based continuing education co-developed with BC family lawyer Betti White, designed to demystify the legal side of counselling.

What You’ll Hear:

How Becky’s background in pharmacy and the Canadian Forces shaped her leadership approach as a therapist and clinical director.
Why strong ethical foundations are key to sustainable, values-driven leadership in group practice.
How “This Is Why We Practice” came to life — and why collaboration with a lawyer makes ethics education more grounded and practical.
How to use these courses to support your team’s growth, especially if you supervise students or new grads.
The difference between ethical education for new clinicians vs. seasoned therapists.
The connection between self-care and ethics — and why revisiting this relationship matters for all leaders.

Resources Mentioned

Free gift - https://thisiswhywepractice.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/reflectivepractitionerstarterkit

Featured Guest: Rebecca (Becky) Palmer

Rebecca (Becky) Palmer, BSP, MACP, RCC (#18982) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, clinical director, and educator based in British Columbia. With a background in military, pharmacy and counselling, Becky brings a unique blend of clinical precision, practical experience, leadership and ethical clarity to her work. She has extensive experience in trauma, vocational rehabilitation, and clinical supervision, and is passionate about equipping counsellors with tools that are both legally defensible and therapeutically sound. As co-creator of This Is Why We Practice, Becky teaches with warmth, humour, and a down-to-earth approach that makes ethics feel not only accessible, but deeply relevant to everyday practice.

Betti White, JD is a practicing BC family lawyer who specializes in high-conflict family law and brings a legal lens to the intersection of counselling and the courts. Betti contributes her expertise to help counsellors understand the realities of subpoenas, legal requests, and the court system, ensuring they feel confident navigating the complexities of documentation and disclosure.

Together, Becky and Betti weave clinical, ethical, and legal perspectives into trainings that protect counsellors, strengthen therapeutic work, and support sustainable practice.

Follow This is Why We Practice:

Instagram: https://linktr.ee/thisiswhywepractice https://thisiswhywepractice.thinkific.com/collections/products

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Retreat, Reflect, Realign: Finding Clarity as a Practice Owner

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 what retreats have taught me about connection, clarity, and leading with intention—whether you travel across the world or take a solo weekend close to home. When we give ourselves space to reflect, we return stronger, clearer, and ready to lead with purpose.

What You’ll Hear:

Why retreats are not a luxury but a leadership practice that helps you reset and refocus.
How intentional time away can bring clarity to your vision and direction as a group practice owner.
The power of connection with peers who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins.
Why stepping outside your daily routine sparks creativity, confidence, and new ideas.
How rest and reflection can make you a more grounded, patient, and effective leader.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Embracing Leadership as a Small Business Owner with Marshall Stern

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 in your business. We explore how to move from working in your business to leading it, why building a team of leaders is essential, and how small business owners can create vision, ownership, and success without doing it all alone.

What You’ll Hear:

Why leadership is not about a title, but a mindset and a way of being.
The importance of building a team of leaders rather than followers.
Common struggles for new business owners and why it’s harder than most people think.
How to cultivate a clear vision and why your team and clients will follow it.
Practical tips for group practice owners on getting support and not going it alone.

Resources Mentioned

Books:

- The E-Myth by Michael Gerber

- The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma

- WTF: What’s the Future of Your Business? by Brian Scudamore

- Marshall Stern’s podcast: The Stern Truth – Business Unfiltered

Featured Guest: Marshall Stern

Marshall Stern isn’t your typical business coach. With over 35 years of real-world entrepreneurial experience, he’s been in the trenches himself - building, scaling, and leading companies long before “coaching” was trendy. What sets Marshall apart is simple: he truly cares about seeing people succeed.

Marshall has coached thousands of entrepreneurs to stop drowning in the day-today grind, reclaim their role as visionary leaders, and fall back in love with their business again. His approach isn’t about fluffy theories or cookie-cutter strategies. He delivers clear, practical, executable steps that create real results. Through his signature ONtrepreneur Method, Marshall helps business owners simplify the chaos, regain confidence, and unlock higher profits, without sacrificing their health, family, or freedom. His clients walk away lighter, more focused, and finally living the dream that inspired them to start their business in the first place.

Marshall believes that when entrepreneurs succeed, their families, communities, and futures thrive too. His mission is to help you build a business you love. One that gives you not just income, but impact, freedom, and a fulfilled life.

Follow Marshall:

Podcast: www.thesterntruth.com

The Business Inner Circle: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16sWkaUNcm/

Website: www.marshallstern.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshallstern/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallstern/

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

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Do You Need a Business Partner or a Village of Support in Your Group Practice?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 need more support?

Drawing from her own experiences (including both successful and challenging partnerships), Lisa unpacks the risks, benefits, and alternatives to bringing on a partner. She also highlights the power of building a “village of support” through leadership teams, admin staff, coaches, and trusted advisors.

You’ll walk away with clarity on whether partnership is the right move for you—or whether your practice simply needs a stronger structure and support system.

What You'll Hear:

Common reasons therapists consider business partners—and the risks involved
Lisa’s personal stories of entering and exiting partnerships (and what she learned)
Why alignment of vision, energy, and decision-making styles matters so much
Alternatives to partnership: building a leadership team and a “village of support”
Practical steps for defining the functions you actually need before creating roles
The importance of right people, right seats (inspired by Traction by Gino Wickman)
This week’s leadership prompt: Map out your practice functions and notice where you’re carrying the weight alone

Resources Mentioned

Book: Traction by Gino Wickman
Group Practice Connection Community – where you can find your own “village of support”
Lisa’s email (for reflections and connection): lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca
Episode 8 - Expanding with Intention with Merrisa Little

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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When a Contractor Leaves: Taking Care of You, Them, and Clients

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 walking you through the three key areas to focus on during this transition: taking care of yourself, supporting the contractor, and ensuring clients feel cared for. You’ll leave with practical steps to navigate the process with clarity, professionalism, and compassion.

What You’ll Hear:

How to prepare yourself emotionally and practically before having a tough conversation.
Ways to support a contractor in their exit while protecting your business and reputation.
Why your offboarding process matters—and what to include to keep things clear and professional.
The best way to communicate with clients so they feel supported and valued.
Practical tips to avoid burning bridges and maintain strong relationships, even through change.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Expanding with Intention: From Solo Practice to Collaborative Leadership with Merrisa Little

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 practice owner Merrisa Little to talk about her journey from solo private practice to a growing, values-aligned team in Langley, BC. Together, they explore what it means to expand with intention, lead with integrity, and build a practice that truly supports both clients and clinicians.

You’ll hear real talk about:

Merrisa’s shift from private practice to group leadership
How her values and vision shape every business decision
The fears that come with growth—and how she moved through them
Why creating a supportive, transparent team culture is non-negotiable
What it looks like to stay grounded and human while building something bigger

Resources Mentioned

📩 Share your reflections with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or DM her on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.
✨ Ready to go deeper? Join us inside the Group Practice Connection to build your sustainable, aligned, and profitable group practice.
🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this episode along to a fellow group practice owner who’s ready to lead with intention.

Featured Guest: Merrisa LIttle

Merrisa Little founded OCD North in 2018 with a vision to increase access to effective treatment across the country. Since then, she has grown the clinic from a to a team of 13 spanning 7 provinces, with two in-person locations and counting. She is passionate about building connections in the mental health industry and creating opportunities to teach others about OCD and its evidence-based treatment.

Follow Merrisa Little:

Website: www.ocdnorth.com
Instagram: @ocdnorth
Free Gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1367zY0Xmmy-aUX-lBaLS72KuxpU1oXZ0/view?usp=drive_link

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Who are you as a leader?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Empowered Leader podcast, Lisa Catallo discusses the complexities of leadership for group practice owners in the therapy field. She addresses common hesitations about embracing leadership roles, such as self-doubt and societal perceptions, and emphasizes the importance of redefining what it means to be a leader. The episode aims to empower therapists to embrace their leadership potential and create a positive impact in their communities.

What You’ll Hear:

You are a leader whether you want to be or not.
Many therapists struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Leadership can be collaborative rather than hierarchical.
People join practices seeking guidance and leadership.
Your leadership style should reflect your unique qualities.
Investing in your leadership skills is crucial for growth.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Empowered to Lead: Navigating Group Practice Ownership

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 importance of community support.

What You’ll Hear:

The challenges and rewards of group practice ownership
Strategies for effective leadership and collaboration
The importance of community and peer support

Resources Mentioned

The Group Practice Connection - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

Featured Guest: Alison Maratos

Alison is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist from Brantford, Ontario where she operates a small group practice. In addition to working with her clients, women in peri-menopause and high-achieving perfectionists, Alison enjoys working with her fellow therapists. Through her partnership with The Group Practice Network, Alison provides clinical supervision, programs, workshops and products as well as offering her knowledge of clinical and business best practices to support her group practice owner colleagues as a Fractional Clinical Director. She loves working with therapists to support learning about things we didn’t learn in school such as documentation and admin, and also supporting therapists at all stages of their career to think about the impact of the work on themselves and to learn how to work smarter, not harder. Alison is the mother of three young men she has raised with her husband Fred. Her newest hobby is taming Ruby the wild Bernedoodle puppy.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Evolving as a Leader: The Messy Middle of Group Practice with Alison Maratos

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 Ontario-based group practice owner and therapist Alison Maratos about the vulnerable, uncertain, and empowering process of stepping into leadership. Alison shares what it’s really like to grow a practice that reflects your values while also navigating doubts, trial-and-error, and unexpected pivots along the way.

Together, They Explore:

The identity shift from clinician to leader
Learning to trust your voice and vision
How Alison built a team that fits the community she serves
What it looks like to lead even when you don’t have it all figured out
Staying grounded in relationships and ethics as you scale

This conversation is honest, warm, and refreshingly real. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I doing this right? —this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and that leadership is a skill you can grow into.

Resources Mentioned

📩 Share your reflections with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or DM her on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.
✨ Ready to go deeper? Join us inside the Group Practice Connection to build your sustainable, aligned, and profitable group practice.
🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this episode along to a fellow group practice owner who’s ready to lead with intention.
Learn more about The Practice Companion and the Fractional Clinical Director offering at https://www.thepracticecompanion.com/fractionalclinicaldirector

Featured Guest: Alison Maratos

Alison is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist from Brantford, Ontario where she operates a small group practice. In addition to working with her clients, women in peri-menopause and high-achieving perfectionists, Alison enjoys working with her fellow therapists. Through her company, The Practice Companion, Alison provides clinical supervision, programs, workshops and products as well as offering her knowledge of clinical and business best practices to support her group practice owner colleagues as a Fractional Clinical Director. She loves working with therapists to support learning about things we didn’t learn in school such as documentation and admin, and also supporting therapists at all stages of their career to think about the impact of the work on themselves and to learn how to work smarter, not harder. Alison is the mother of three young men she has raised with her husband Fred. Her newest hobby is taming Ruby the wild Bernedoodle puppy.

Follow Alison Maratos:

Website: https://www.thepracticecompanion.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepracticecompanion

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

Connect with the Host

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The Leadership Trap: Doing It All Yourself

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 a strong leader means doing everything yourself. Whether it’s avoiding delegation, over-functioning for your team, or holding off on hiring help until you’re “ready,” many group practice owners end up unintentionally building unsustainable systems.

Lisa shares:

Why therapists often default to lone-wolf leadership
The cultural and personal narratives that feed into doing it all yourself
What it looks like to lead from a place of fear vs. vision
The difference between being in control and being in charge
How trust (in yourself and your team) becomes your most valuable leadership skill

This episode is an invitation to let go of perfection, loosen your grip, and build something that can grow without costing you your time, energy, or well-being

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Who You Serve Shapes How You Lead: Identifying Your Ideal Client and Therapist

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 pillars that influence everything from your leadership style to your team culture, marketing strategy, and overall fulfilment.

What You’ll Hear

Too often, group practice owners fall into the trap of saying yes to everyone. But this can lead to burnout, resentment, and a business that no longer feels like yours.

Lisa shares:

Why defining who you work with and who you work for is a leadership act
How mismatches in your practice culture start with unclear vision
The difference between your personal ideal client and your group’s ideal client
Thoughtful prompts to identify who energizes you (and who doesn’t)
Real talk on how your ideal therapist profile helps you hire with clarity and confidence

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

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Clarify Your Why: Building a Purpose-Driven Group Practice

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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, it's crucial to step back and reconnect with your purpose and core values.

Lisa shares candid insights from her own coaching journey (including a moment that made her pause and reflect hard!)

What You’ll Hear:

Why identifying your why and what gives your business direction
What core values really mean for your team and your decisions
How to use these as a blueprint for sustainable growth
Examples from real practice owners (like Tara in Sooke, BC!) who lead with purpose

You’ll also get reflective questions to help you define or refine your core values, and prompts to journal or think through during your next walk or CEO time.

🧭This episode is a must if you’ve ever called yourself an “accidental group practice owner.”

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

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Share your why, what, or top 5 core values with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or send her a DM on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.

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Who is Lisa and what is Empowered to Lead all about?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400

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 intention.

In this short and meaningful intro, host Lisa Catallo shares:

Who she is and how she went from solo clinician to group practice owner to business coach
Why she started this podcast (hint: you’re not alone, and your leadership matters!)
Who this podcast is for and what you can expect from each episode
The values and vision behind Empowered to Lead and how it will support your sustainable growth as a therapist-turned-CEO

Whether you’re just starting your group practice or you’ve been leading a team for years, this podcast is here to remind you that leading with intention is possible—and necessary.

Lisa’s style is calm, real, and grounded in experience. If you’ve ever felt like you were thrown into leadership without a roadmap, this is the show for you.

What to Expect from Future Episodes:

Bite-sized, practical conversations (around 15 minutes)
Thoughtful leadership prompts
Tools for sustainable, aligned, and profitable group practice growth
A Canadian perspective, rooted in real-world experience

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

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