Smart Innovation and Growth Strategies: Elevating Your Wellness Practice
Nov 12, 2024In this episode of the Wellness Center Creators podcast, hosts Anna Rudel and Kendall Hagensen dive deep into the concept of innovation and growth in wellness practices, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to develop and expand a business.
The conversation challenges the traditional notion that growth necessarily means physical expansion. As Kendall emphasizes, "Growth doesn't have to mean bigger physically. It doesn't have to mean a larger team, it doesn't have to mean more locations. And growth within what you've already built can really take on more of a form of innovation or efficiency."
The hosts explore various paths to growth, including systems optimization, service expansion within existing teams, and operational efficiency improvements. They share personal experiences and insights, with Anna highlighting the importance of systems: "The systems thing is really critical... I'd put the systems in place not for any other reason other than to make sure that my anxiety around making sure that those things are covered and they're done efficiently."
One of the most valuable segments focuses on managing transitions during periods of change. As Kendall notes, "Transitions are different from change. And when we are the creator and the creative person thinking through this new idea and we're going through the transition of it, we've kind of gone through that whole process, and being ready over here for the change. But we often leave our team behind in that process."
The discussion also covers practical aspects of growth, including the importance of clear communication with team members, understanding different comfort levels with change, and implementing new systems thoughtfully. They emphasize the need to bring team members along in the process rather than simply implementing changes without proper preparation and support.
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Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges and Susan Bridges
About Anna Rudel
Anna Rudel, L. Ac is the owner and founder of Lokahi Acupuncture Clinic in San Jose California, founded in 2003. Anna is a master organizer and clinician, and as a Coach she specializes in working with Clinic Owners in the state of California, and Acupuncturists and Acupuncture Clinic Owners, or groups wanting to add Acupuncture worldwide, as well as teams that need support with employee retention and satisfaction. Born in the UK, Anna has traveled extensively in Asia and now has a thriving multi-practitioner clinic in the US!
Anna's Website and Links
- Website: https://lokahiacupuncture.com/
- Learn Group Coaching: https://www.wellnesscentercreators.com/group-coaching
- For info about Individual Coaching: https://www.wellnesscentercreators.com/individual-coaching
About Kendall Hagensen
Kendall is a Somatic Mental Health Therapist, Multidisciplinary Clinic Owner and Business Coach. She specializes in, and is passionate about, working with healthcare professionals to create the businesses of their dreams. Big goals always have a psychological component beneath the surface, so Kendall uses her background in Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy mixed with Business Coaching tools to help clients develop a healthy relationship with their business and their strength as a leader.
As someone who lives with a chronic illness herself, Kendall feels that health happens best within community, which is why she takes a holistic, integrative, and collaborative wellness approach to her personal and professional life.
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