January - 2020

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 70: Is there a link between culture and the bottom line?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 70: Is there a link between culture and the bottom line?

Many vet clinics don't have a psychologically safe and happy culture which can lead many of the team being too scared to take risks in fear of messing up and being scolded. Daniel; a practice owner in Florida wants to know how veterinary practice culture affects the bottom line. Watch as Dr Dave explains just how important being a good leader and creating a good work culture can benefit the bottom line. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to e

Blunt Dissection Ep36: Dr Betsy Charles - Leadership & Living with the Tension Between Good &amp

Dr Dave Nicol

Blunt Dissection Ep36: Dr Betsy Charles - Leadership & Living with the Tension Between Good &amp

On today’s show, which was performed and recorded in front of a live audience at Fetch Kansas City 2019, I am joined by an incredible woman, who is genuinely making a difference in veterinary medicine, Dr Betsy Charles. Betsy is the executive director of the Veterinary Leadership Institute (VLI), which allows her to combine her passion for veterinary medicine, leadership development, teaching, and communication. After graduating from Washington State University’s College of V

Freewheelin' Ep 69: Australian Vets Need Our Help!

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 69: Australian Vets Need Our Help!

Bushfire season is always a sketchy time of year, the tinder dry bush, full of high oil plants like eucalyptus make for a highly combustible mix. Add to that some of the worst droughts on record and you get the picture of why Australia seems like it's ablaze. This year, though, things are much worse. Much, much worse. The current fires cover a staggering landmass and dwarf the fires in California and the Amazon. The environmental and economic impact is hard to quantify, but i

Freewheelin' Ep 68: Let's Talk About Feeling Like An Imposter

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 68: Let's Talk About Feeling Like An Imposter

OK, Let's discuss why so many people are struggling with feeling like a fraud or an imposter and what you can do about it. In this 20 minute LIVE event I discuss: + Three reasons you feel this way. + What the result of harbouring this feeling is for your career - (spoiler it's bad). + What counter intuitive thing you need to start doing to turn things around. Now, if you liked this session, then you will probably LOVE this brand new webinar training I have recorded here. It's

Freewheelin' Ep 67: How Do I Get Out Of The 'Funk'?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 67: How Do I Get Out Of The 'Funk'?

In a New Year/Christmas funk? Here's how to escape and reset to get back on track using the "3 M's" strategy. If you would like your question answered by Dr Dave then post it to eu.jotform.com/VetXInt/video-submit-form Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy. Click below to watch the episode on YouTube. Today's show is sponsored by the VetX:Leaders community, my very own l