In this episode, Barbara Brown shares her experiences and insights as a group practice owner. From the unexpected challenges to the rewarding moments, Barbara discusses the importance of building a supportive team, staying true to one's values, and the continuous journey of leadership and growth.

What You’ll Hear:

• The transition from solo practice to group practice ownership can be challenging but rewarding.
• Building a reliable and trustworthy team is crucial for success.
• It's important to stay aligned with your values, even in a for-profit setting.
• Learning to delegate and trust others is a key part of leadership.
• Continuous self-reflection and understanding power dynamics are essential for effective leadership.

Resources Mentioned

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell

Featured Guest: Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown is the Founder & Clinical Director of Redbird Therapy Centre, a trauma treatment and psychotherapy clinic in Toronto, ON. She is also Co-Founder of Kutana Wema, an international, trauma-focused, educational program hosted annually in Kenya. She is a highly esteemed Registered Psychotherapist with 37 years experience working with marginalized communities for empowerment and social change.

Through Redbird, Barbara has built clinical partnerships with a native women’s center and a queer refugee program to provide accessible and pro bono services. She has also been Academic Staff at Seneca College and a University of Toronto affiliated college.

Barbara is the author of My Breasts, My Choice: Journeys Through Surgery, a photographic & narrative exhibit and book published by Sumach Press, which enjoyed a coast to coast Canadian tour. She is an extensively published writer, including documentary and personal narrative writing for CBC Radio, and has curated multiple community art shows.

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All workshops offered by Redbird Therapy Centre are offered at no cost, as a part of our commitment to accessibility. Check out the upcoming options here: https://redbirdtherapy.ca/workshops/

Redbird & Wema Centre (Kenya) co-host Peer Trauma Consultations, which are offered biannually, at no cost, for trauma workers internationally, to discuss our work, learn together, and support each other. Register here: https://redbirdtherapy.ca/kutana-wema-peer-trauma-consultation/

We also have an extensive Educational Video series, that you can watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redbirdtherapy5849

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and...