In this episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse explores the intersection of personal health and business management. She shares their struggle with a recent illness, its effect on their energy, and the subsequent impact on their osteo business. They emphasize the importance of having contingency plans for unexpected health issues, including decision-making protocols and documented procedures. The conversation also touches on the support from their team and the success of their practice despite health setbacks. Another guest briefly underscores the value of fresh air for recovery, suggesting a gentle walk as a beneficial activity.

Personal Health Challenges (00:00:27) Gilly discusses their personal health challenges, including past illnesses and experiences with COVID-19.

Business Continuity Planning (00:05:30) Gilly raises the importance of having strategies in place for unexpected illness or incapacitation and discusses the need for a designated decision-maker and operational protocols.

Creating a Digital Clinic Handbook (00:07:15) Gilly highlights the value of a digital clinic handbook for private clients, detailing procedures for various scenarios, including the principal's absence and emergency situations.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was still crying all the time; my energy was so depleted, and I wasn't sure if I'd ever feel invincible again."

"Goodness me, it really hurt actually, but I do feel a bit freer, and hopefully, this cough is going to stop keeping me awake all night."

"The whole point of me having a right old moan now is just to get you thinking about your business if you were unexpectedly ill or incapacitated in some way."

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CONTACT METHOD

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ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

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