Identifying Podiatry Business Management Interferences
Ever felt like there is an invisible force – a ‘rope’ if you like, tethered to the ground – stopping you from moving forwards?
Sometimes when you are working towards a particular goal in your Podiatry practice, something gets in the way of you achieving it.
Sometimes it is like a big brick wall up ahead … other times it is more like something is holding you back.
The key to being able to overcome these interferences is to identify exactly what it is that is holding you back and frame up the issue in an “Even Though” statement.
For example … ‘Even though I feel silly when going out and talking to new Practice Managers at GP clinics, I will make the initial call today to set this up‘
As you’ve watched above, Hive Specialist Educator, Brian Fitzpatrick, shares his take on ‘Even Though’ statements in this short video blog…
Don’t fear identifying what’s holding you back.
Identify your brick wall. Give it a NAME… Maybe it’s Fear. Maybe it’s Feeling Not Good Enough.
Then try using the language ‘Even Though’.
- ‘Even Though’ I’m fearful of speaking to the GP clinic …
- ‘Even Though’ I think they’ll reject me… I’m going to make this call anyway.
What obstacle, what interference, is holding you back or tethering you to the ground? Try to identify them so you enable yourself to keep moving forward…
If you’re comfortable doing so, share in the Comments section below – how you go with tackling your interferences – your brick walls… Share your ‘Even Though’ language!
We love to hear from you and are happy to answer questions!
Nice example Brian, getting through to GP’s is hard- I think everyone is generally fearful of the gatekeeper, even the person beyond the gate! One technique i have used through my career is to write a clinical letter regarding every new patient seen. it’s a given that all our pods do the same. The result is that your considered words, on our practice stationary are talking to the GP directly- most likely when they are relaxed, drinking tea and biscuits. In my 30 years I have developed some fantastic relationships to people who I still haven’t officially met.
Also if I am trying to or have a face to face it’s not with strangers and they are likely to be responsive. Even though I am equally nervous of rejection and still get rejected, by having this strategy in place I can still get what I want- GP’s to listen to me.