Allied Health Business Brilliance
Episodes
Plan Managers, Payment Delays & the NDIS Rules No One Can Ignore
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love speaks with Vanita Clark, Director of Freedom Plan Management, about the often-misunderstood role of plan managers in the ...
Rerun: Systems That Stick – Start Small, Save Time & Build Culture
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If “systems” makes your palm sweat, this rerun is for you. Layland Webb (Business Manager at Nacre Consulting) with Marcus Jean-Francois (Systems ...
I-CAN Assessments, Foundational Supports & Funding Period Pressure
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Cathy Love this week is Sara Gingold, Editor-in-Chief of the Disability Services Consulting (DSC) Resource Hub, to unpack the fast-moving chan...
Smarter Marketing, Safer Revenue – Diversify Your Offer Strategically
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb unpack what “smarter marketing” really means for Allied Health Business Owners—and why it’s insep...
Reflexive Regulation Through Breathing – Letting the Body Lead
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance, Cathy Love is joined by Angie (Angelina) Saunders, Founding Director of the Online Breathing Aca...
Capable, Committed, and Stuck – Working Harder Isn’t Your Solution
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your Allied Health business is busy — yet still feels heavy — this episode is for you. In this solo conversation, Cathy Love speaks to Allied H...
Little Rockets, Massive Community – Building Support for Families and Clinicians
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Emma Leckenby, OT and founder of Little Rockets Children’s Clinic, for a grounded conversation about buildi...
Your Recruitment Needs an Ecosystem, Not a Job Ad
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recruitment hasn’t stopped working, but you can’t treat it the way you used to.In this solo episode, Cathy Love unpacks why recruitment feels hard...
“NDIS, Please Hear Us” – A Collective Union Voice Emerges
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Carolyn Weatherby, a Speech Pathologist with 27 years’ experience across disability, private practice, and clinical supervision, ...
Stronger Together – OT Australia on Workforce Pressure, Advocacy, and the Road Ahead
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love is joined by Michelle Oliver, Chief Occupational Therapist at Occupational Therapy Australia, for a grounded conversation about the realiti...
The Bill, the Rules, and the Realities of NDIS in 2026
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off 2026, Cathy Love is joined by Muriel Cummins for a grounded, timely conversation on what is moving fast and what remains unresolved across...
Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love dubbed Alice Ayliffe as the Queen of Change. She is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support.Alice sha...
2025 – A Shapeshifter Year for Allied Health Business Owners
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of the year where we reflect on the year that was.Cathy Love views 2025 as a “shapeshifter” year for Allied Health Business Owner...
The Team Takeover – The Pillars Powering Nacre Consulting
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special twist for this episode, we are staging a takeover! With regular hosts Cathy and Layland stepping aside, Nacre’s Podcast and Project Man...
Beyond AI Scribes with Everbility
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Everbility’s co-founders, Angela Mariani and Mani Batra—two leaders who bring equal p...
Navigating Seasons, Fierce Resilience & Sole Trader Realities
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thoughtful conversation, Cathy Love is joined by Belinda McDonald, founder of NeuroSLP, to explore what it really takes to run a sma...
Systems, Summer-Proofing & Supporting Women at Work
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love and Nacre Consulting Business Manager, Layland Webb, get super candid and deliver an energetic roundup of what’s ha...
2026 on the Horizon - Thriving Kids, Pricing & Allied Health Business Change
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards for an essential year end conversation about what’s ahead for Allied Health businesses. From Thr...
Rerun: Managing Referrer Partnerships
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerun solo episode, Cathy Love thinks out loud with Allied Health business owners about a trend many are now feeling: waitlists that...
Diversify or Disappear? Building a Resilient Allied Health Business
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nacre Consulting coaches Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb unpack why Allied Health businesses must move beyond a single funding sou...
Rerun: Wellbeing, Balance, and Remote Work
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Poklepovich — Occupational Therapist, founding director of OT Inspire and The Freedom Therapist Club from Alice Springs joins Cathy Lo...
Rerun: Creating Successful Online Occupational Therapy Programs
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerun, Cathy speaks with Lauren Hart and Therese Sullivan, Co-Directors of Optimal Living (an OT-only practice specia...
Thriving Kids, Foundational Supports & What Providers Can Do Now
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “Thriving Kids” announcement has sent ripples of uncertainty through the paediatric Allied Health sector. Let’s cut through the noise to dis...
Running Remote Allied Health Support Ops That Matter
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love sits down with Korryn Campbell, one of Australia’s first Certified Online Business Managers (OBM®) and Founder of&...
The Disabled CEO on Stroke, Resilience, & Redefining Leadership
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a fit, ex-military CEO wakes up unable to speak? In this conversation, Cathy Love is joined by Michael Maher, stroke survivor a...
Sole Trader Success Guide – From Midnight Management to Business Momentum
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allied health sole traders, this episode is for you. Cathy Love shines a spotlight on the realities of running your business solo — thriving as a cl...
Systems That Stick – Start Small, Save Time & Build Culture
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systems aren’t just for large organisations — they’re the backbone of every sustainable Allied Health business. “I’ve got NO time”, “It’...
Rerun: The Ins-and-Outs of Business Law – Challenges, Contracts, Insurance & More
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Business law may not be the most glamorous part of running an Allied Health business — but it’s one of the most crucial. In this re-run episo...
Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From burnout to bold business moves—Alice Ayliffe is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support. In this ene...
The Power of Nimbleness in Allied Health Business
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the shifting landscape of NDIS rules, policy changes, and mounting pressures can be messy. But the most successful Allied Health businesses...
The Pressure to Step Up – NDIS Reform Fallout
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If it feels like the goalposts keep shifting—you’re not imagining it. In this unfiltered episode, Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards t...
From Protest to Pivot – What Allied Health Must Do Next
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The changes keep coming, and Allied Health businesses are feeling every bump. In this powerful episode, Cathy Love speaks with the amazing Sarah Colli...
Remote Work, Real Impact - Story of Growth, Grit and Gratitude
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Cathy Love chats with long-time team member Emma Samia, Creative Designer at Nacre Consulting. For over ...
Theratrak – Breaking Barriers in Allied Health
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if technology could bridge the gap between therapy sessions, empower families, and reduce therapist burnout—all without compromising quality ca...
Rising Above the NDIS Pricing Storm
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Cathy Love takes you behind the scenes of one of the most challenging and fast-moving seasons in the Allied Health sector. From ...
From Solopreneur to Powerhouse – Leading Change and Building Culture
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Forbes is the Founder and Director of Forbes Care Occupational Therapy. With a background in paediatric OT, Kelly is known for her team-first le...
Smarter Business Decisions: Models, Mindset & the Numbers That Matter
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Layland Webb, Business Manager at Nacre Consulting, to unpack the mindset and mechanics of business deci...
Rerun: Measuring Performance & Success through Data
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerun episode, Cathy Love chats with Cullen Brugman, Managing Director of Dashboard Magic, about how data is the secret weapon in smart Allied...
Rerun: Leadership Strategies for Coaching Underperforming Employees
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a team member underdelivers, it impacts more than just KPIs — it affects morale, culture, and your time as a business leader. In this reru...
Women in Allied Health Marketing – Leadership, Voice & Strategy
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love sits down with Nicola Photiou, Marketing Manager at Nacre Consulting, for an energetic and behind-the-scenes conversa...
Planning Beyond the Panic: Revenue Diversification for Allied Health Businesses
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Nacre’s Business Manager, Layland Webb, for a grounded and practical conversation on how Allied Health Busi...
The Financial Team You Deserve: Habits, Know-How & EOFY Wins
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As EOFY approaches, it’s time to get serious about your numbers and your financial support team. In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb dive i...
DSC Annual NDIS Conference – Key Takeaways
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from attending the 2025 DSC Annual NDIS Conference in Melbourne, Cathy shares her personal highlights, key takeaways, and thoughtful reflections...
Leading with Intuition, Energy, and Purpose
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soulful and deeply practical episode, Cathy Love sits down with Elanie Moulos, Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of SereneKids Ther...
Sneak Peek: What’s Powering High-Performing Businesses
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our much-anticipated Quarterly Allied Health Business Conference is back on Friday 6th June 2025. And in this solo episode, Cathy gives...
Rerun: What Financial Transparency Looks Like at a Not-For-Profit Charity
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Lewis, General Manager at Prelude Australia, joins the podcast for an in-depth chat that every Allied Health Business Owner should listen to....
Settling Grads, Shifting Marketing, and the Evolving NDIS
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful roundtable episode, Cathy Love is joined by coaches Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb to unpack the key business trends shaping the ...
Rerun: Building Team Culture & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Cathy Love sits down with Jess Nyman, Occupational Therapist and Founding Director of Only About Kids, to explore...
The Future of NDIS – Advocacy, Reform and Allied Health
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, Cathy Love speaks with occupational therapist, advocate, and policy influencer Muriel Cummins. From her early days in...
Learning from Families Navigating Disability
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love chats with Emma Price—founder and CEO of Source—about her decade-long journey creating meaningful resources for famili...
Leading Through Change – A Physiotherapy Business Journey
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter and Julienne Locke, physiotherapists and business owners, joins Cathy Love this week to discuss their inspiring journey in the Allied Health sec...
Navigating NDIS Reform and Future-Proofing Allied Health Businesses
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards, Specialist Coach at Nacre Consulting, for a timely conversation on how the NDIS reform agenda is impacting ...
Rerun: Clinical Leaders Collective – NEW 90-Day Program
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical Leaders Collective is back with a bang! Tune in to catch a glimpse at what you’ll discover about this utterly practical 90-day program for ...
Embracing Neurodiversity in Allied Health
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yael Clark, a Developmental Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor and passionate advocate for neurodiversity-affirming car...
The Productivity Blueprint Online Conference
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love, Director of Nacre Consulting, spills the beans on the upcoming Quarterly Accelerator Conference / Online Confer...
From Speech Pathology to Multidisciplinary Success
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Cathy Love sits down with Megan Ingram, Director of Peninsula Plus, to explore her business journey from Peninsula Speech Pathology Service...
Summer Slump Solutions Masterclass
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to Get Back in the Black—Fast! In this episode, Cathy Love discusses the challenges of the summer slump in Allied Health businesses a...
The Power of Branding in Allied Health
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love sits down with Lisa Horton, communications specialist and integral part of Nacre Consulting’s marketing team, to discuss...
State of 2025 – Allied Health Business Landscape
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking solo episode, host Cathy Love takes a deep dive into 2025 and the major trends shaping the year ahead. Covering everything f...
Rerun: Young Carers in Allied Health
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt rerun episode, Cathy Love sits down with Madeleine Buchner, CEO and Founder of Little Dreamers, a trailblazing organisation supporti...
Advocating for Music Therapy in Australia
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode, host Cathy Love sits down with Monica Zidar, President of the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), experienced mus...
Thriving Through Uncertainties
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Cathy Love chats with Charmaine Owen, Founding Director of Kids and Community, about navigating uncertainty, co-designing se...
Rerun: Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance Program
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this rerun episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance! Cathy Love is joined by Layland Webb to discuss the transformational Ent...
Rerun: Understanding Human Behaviour at Work & What Makes Excellent Customer Service
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another insightful episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance. In this rerun episode, Cathy Love is joined by Cate Schreck, the Foun...
Rerun: Artificial Intelligence in Allied Health Operations – What You Should Know
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have Marcus Jean-Francois, Systems Champion and Coach at Nacre Consulting, joins the podcast with Chantelle Robards to discuss wha...
2024 Reflections - Wins, Challenges, and What's Next?
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-end episode, Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb for a lively and insightful conversation about 2024. Toge...
Building Resilience in Allied Health Business
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cathy Love and Dr. Margaret Beattie, Health Service Manager at Super Rehab, as they dive into the intricacies of building resilient Allied Health...
Building Value in Your Allied Health Business
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love reconnects with Michael Kerr, founding director of Kerr Capital, for an in-depth discussion on building sustainable value ...
Evolutions of Paediatric Physiotherapy and Innovations in Allied Health
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by Mary-Anne Xenitelis, the trailblazing founder of the Paediatric Physiotherapy Center and Moore Intensive...
Navigating NDIS Changes and Foundational Supports
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards as they deep dive into recent shifts in the NDIS landscape that impact Allied Health businesses. In this episode...
Achieving Stability and Growth in Allied Health
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love chats with Susan Marden, the Director of OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. They discuss the challenges and growth strategies ...
Financial Future-Proofing for Allied Health
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Cathy introduces the upcoming Financial Future-Proofing for Allied Health Masterclass. Cathy outlines the practical st...
Celebrating the Allied Health Awards
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast, Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards reflect on their experience at the Allied Heal...
Rerun: Creating Safe Spaces and Empowering Others
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mishma Kumar-Jonson, CEO and Principal Social Worker of The Iceberg Foundation, joins PPMP to speak about their fast and furious seven to eight month ...
AI Solutions for Allied Health
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cathy Love as she chats with Angela Mariani and Mani Batra, Co-Founders of Everbility, to explore AI solutions for Allied Hea...
Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance Program
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love and Layland Webb dive into the transformative Entrepreneurial Boardroom Alliance Program. This flagship program is designed to help Allied ...
Rerun: Learnings from James Clear LIVE – Atomic Habits Event
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerun episode, listen in as Cathy shares her personal experience at the James Clear LIVE event with Atomic Habits author, James Clea...
Leadership Strategies for Coaching Underperforming Employees
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with coaching underperforming employees in your Allied Health business? In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb tack...
Rerun: Allied Health Assistant Trends
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune back into this fireside chat with Cathy and Chantelle as they discuss all-things Allied Health Assistants, also known as AHAs, in this rerun of E...
Online Conference for Allied Health Business Owners
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Layland Webb and Chantelle Robards dive into the upcoming Quarterly Accelerator Conference, a must-attend ev...
Legal Strategies for Small Businesses
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Love sits down with Ian Aldridge, Founding Director of Progressive Legal, to explore essential legal strategies for small businesses, ...
Allied Health Business Growth Insights
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love and Andrew Charalambous, Founding Director of Back to Basics Health Group, chat about his journey of achieving business gr...
The Power of Team Retreats in Allied Health
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cathy Love and Layland Webb explore the transformative power of team retreats in Allied Health. They explore how these...
The Impact of the NDIS on Team Wellbeing
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Cathy Love and Chantelle Robards in this insightful episode as they delve into the NDIS impact on team wellbeing. Listen as they focus on ho...
What Financial Transparency Looks Like at a Not-For-Profit Charity
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Lewis, General Manager at Prelude Australia, joins the podcast for an in-depth chat that every Allied Health Business Owner should ...
Pushing the Frontier on AI Therapy
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does AI therapy work? What’s it like talking to an AI therapist? How can you work with AI in the Allied Health industry? To...
Risk Management in Allied Health Businesses
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Risk management frameworks are made easy in this episode with Layland Webb – Business Manager at Nacre Consulting. We’re keeping it close to ...
Creating Successful Online Occupational Therapy Programs
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Online Occupational Therapy programs have just got a facelift, and it’s in the form of Otuition – an incredible online OT platform ...
Exciting News About the Podcast
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drum roll please…The podcast is getting a refresh! Don’t worry – the content is still everything you know and love, but the podcast is getting a...
Rerun: The Flying Start-Up Club: Launching A Successful Allied Health Business
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this rerun of Episode 300 where Cathy Love shares a comprehensive business flight plan for young Allied Health Businesses who have recently vent...
Allied Health Relationships Now vs. Then
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an honour to have Dr. Linda Wilson, Stress Management Specialist and Practice Director, back on the podcast once more for a wonderfully in-dept...
Wellbeing, Balance, and Remote Work
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Alice Springs to PPMP – how exciting to have Mia Poklepovich join the podcast in this insightful and interesting episode. Occupational Therapis...
Virtual Assistants in Allied Health
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought about getting a Virtual Assistant onboard, but not sure where to start? Tune in to this episode with David Low, Chief Commercial Offi...
Early Childhood, Key Worker Models & Wait Lists
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chantelle is back for a chat with Cathy, where they round-up all that’s been happening in the Allied Health space as of late.You’ll hear the duo d...
From Speech Pathologist to Allied Health Business Owner
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriella Ptasznik, Founding Director at GRP Speech Pathology, makes her debut on the PPMP podcast to share her journey as an Allied Health Business O...
Rerun: Clinical Leaders Collective – NEW 90-Day Program
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you catch this episode with Cathy Love about our Clinical Leaders Collection Program? Listen once more to catch a glimpse at what you’ll discove...
Practice Managers Academy is Back
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it right – the Practice Managers Academy is back by popular demand! After observing the steady expansion of Allied Health businesses right...
Managing Referrer Partnerships
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for this jam-packed brainstorming session with Cathy, where she helps you go deeper into your marketing, and your considerations when it comes...
Systems and Navigating the NDIS
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Hawkins is back for another fireside chat with Cathy. As one of the Founding Directors of Practical Quality plus (PQplus), Susan helps support N...
Allied Health Coaching and Leadership
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two coaches collide! In this wonderful episode, Cathy’s joined by a fellow coach, Louella Frost, who is a Professional Coach for health leaders.&nbs...