Captivate Podcasts

In this episode, I discuss the importance of not neglecting feelings in difficult conversations. Feelings can become a major barrier to navigating through difficult conversations, and so I cover common challenges and key strategies to move forward difficult conversations. 

In this episode, I walk through the another challenge in difficult conversations: the desire to engage in the blame game. I walk through the common pitfalls with blame and how to transition to a conversation where the focus is on contribution.

In this episode Russ and I walk through a 2016 study on evaluating the effects of multiple concussions on cognitive function in high school football players called Multiple Past Concussions in High School Football Players: Are There Differences in Cognitive Functioning and Symptom Reporting. We share their discoveries and key take-aways.

In this episode, I walk through the another key aspect in navigating difficult conversations-separating impact from intent. I walk through some of the mistakes we can make when it comes to navigating our natural tendencies in making assumptions about the other person’s intentions and a simple exercise to untangle intention from impact. 

In this episode I delve into the topic of navigating difficult conversations. As physiotherapists we have to navigate conversations with patients, colleagues and employers. Sometimes conversations get awkward and a challenge to navigate. In this episode we explore the three conversations that actually take place during a difficult conversation.

In this episode, I chat with Maxi Miciak, physiotherapist and PhD from Edmonton, Alberta. Maxi’s research has centered around exploring and understanding the therapeutic relationship between physiotherapist and patient. Her experience, research and and training has given her a unique perspective in unpacking this complex topic and she shares many useful nuggets in our discussion.

In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Carvajal, a physiotherapist and former chair of the Global Health Division, about global health and the role physiotherapy plays in improving the lives of people around the world. In this podcast you will learn: What it is like to work internationally in Ghana and Nepal. How physiotherapists can

In this episode, I discuss job compensation for physiotherapists. This is an important topic for anyone, especially new graduates who are seeking their first physiotherapist position. Having a good grasp of the key areas of compensation will allow you to have a meaningful conversation with your potential employer and help you to negotiate a compensation

In this episode, Russ Gothard and I talk about a 2016 study on predicting lateral ankle sprains based on clinical tests and body mass index called “Prediction of Lateral Ankle Sprains in Football Players Based on Clinical Tests and Body Mass Index“. In this episode we talk about the study, including strengths and weaknesses as

In this episode, I talk with Raj Dhillon, a clinic owner in Edmonton. Raj owns a physiotherapy clinic called Pivotal Physiotherapy. We discussed his journey to clinic ownership, whether to start or buy an existing clinic, and the benefits and drawbacks of that. A few other things you’ll learn in this episode: Whether to have