March - 2018

Dr Dave's Blog & Podcast Homepage

Est 2009

All of my Podcasts and blogs are
published here each week.

Somewhat more sporadically, I publish blogs, vlogs and other media here, with my monthly podcast - Blunt Dissection each month too.

If you ever have a question you'd like an answer to then here's a great place to submit it. The best way is to send in a short video of you asking the question - if you want to do this and get a response then I'd ask that you follow using the format below closely:

1. State who you are and where you are from.
2. Ask your question as concisely as possible, it must be under 30 seconds long.

3. Upload your video using this form.

Freewheelin' Ep 8: How Do You Deal With Underperformers Whilst Still Motivating?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 8: How Do You Deal With Underperformers Whilst Still Motivating?

On today's show, I answer the question: 'I struggle with appreciation, reward and recognition. How do you deal with underperformers whilst still motivating and showing appreciation? I find this really hard!!!' Thanks to Jenny Staddon for this question. Submit your question for me on twitter, facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're

Freewheelin' Ep 7: How Do You Choose A Mentor?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 7: How Do You Choose A Mentor?

On today's show, I answer the question: "What should you look for in a mentor? and what does a 'good' practice look like?" The question was submitted on Facebook by Amanda Hayes. Submit your question for me on twitter, facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Have a great week, Dr D. Sponsor message today from Ve

Blunt Dissection Ep 14: Tim Davies Squadron Leader

Dr Dave Nicol

Blunt Dissection Ep 14: Tim Davies Squadron Leader

On today’s show, I am delighted to be joined by Squadron Leader Tim Davies, a qualified fast jet instructor for the Royal Air Force. Over his 20 year career, Tim has been a frontline Tornado GR4 low-level strike attack pilot, before becoming a fast jet flying instructor. He served all over the world and clocked up over 2,500 flight hours. As an instructor he flew the Hawk T2 in an advanced flying training role teaching students and instructors how to use the aircraft as a wea

Freewheelin' Ep 6: Can Mentoring Benefit The Mentor As Well As The Mentee?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 6: Can Mentoring Benefit The Mentor As Well As The Mentee?

On today's show, I answer the question: "Can mentoring benefit the mentor as well as the mentee?" The question was submitted on Facebook by Eilidh Kirkbride. Submit your question for me on twitter, facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Have a great week, Dr D. Sponsor message today from VetX: The global veteri

Freewheelin' Ep 5: How Do You Say No Nicely?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 5: How Do You Say No Nicely?

Today, I answer the question: "How do I say no, but nicely?" The question was submitted on Facebook by Claire Smith. Submit your question for me on twitter, facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Have a great week, Dr D. Sponsor message today from VetX: The global veterinary education, mentoring and peer networ