In this special New Year episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Thomas Gillespie from Performance Health P.C. explores how mentorship shapes growth, confidence, and decision-making in swine veterinary practice. He reflects on the experiences that guided his career, the value of thoughtful support, and the skills veterinarians can strengthen to help others succeed. Gain a perspective on building meaningful professional relationships in the year ahead. Listen now on all major platforms."Offering support, guidance, and steady feedback creates conditions that encourage growth and strengthen decision making during demanding stages of veterinary practice."𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Thomas Gillespie earned his DVM from Purdue University and built a decades-long career focused on swine health, practice ownership, and global consulting. His work spans epidemiology, production medicine, and leadership within AASV, including service as president and long-term committee involvement. He brings extensive experience mentoring veterinarians as they navigate complex professional decisions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:51) Introduction(03:37) Mentorship meaning(04:29) Career influences(06:29) Time management(12:36) Listening skills(13:40) Guiding decisions(16:19) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim- Elanco𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Health Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus

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