In this engaging episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse sits down with osteopath Elizabeth Curphey's to offer sage advice to new osteopathy graduates. With a 25-year career under her belt, Elizabeth imparts wisdom on the crucial first steps in the profession, from securing a supportive work environment to understanding the nuances of employment contracts. They delve into the business aspects of osteopathy, urging new practitioners to consider whether they prefer employment or self-employment and to learn from others before venturing into their own practice. Elizabeth also shares her book as a resource for thriving in the field. This episode is a must-listen for newly qualified osteopaths looking to navigate the early stages of their careers with confidence and support.Building Confidence and Support (00:02:41) Discussion on the analogy of learning to drive and the importance of building confidence and finding the right support in the early years of practice.Support and resources for new graduates (00:26:35) Mention of a supportive Facebook group, advice on joining professional organizations, and a recommendation for a book.BEST MOMENTS"And when all of a sudden you are absolutely in that room by yourself with that patient, realizing that actually it's down to you at that point, it can be quite scary.""Be clear on what you want. I think it's so important to getting off to that good start.""Good luck to all the new graduates. We want you in our profession; we're desperate to have you. We're really looking forward to you starting work."VALUABLE RESOURCESElizabeth Curphey's book - How to Survive and Thrive as a Newly Qualified Osteopath can be found here.Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.CONTACT METHODhttps://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/[email protected]://facebook.com/Osteobiz/ABOUT THE HOSTSince 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.This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

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