The practice of veterinary medicine is an interesting mix of engaging, meaningful work and unpredictable times of difficulty that challenge our resilience.  The age of COVID-19 has shown how strong and courageous veterinary professionals can be.  It has also taught us the value of Resilient Leadership.

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This session introduces the concept of team resilience, describes the 4 key characteristics of resilient teams, and explores the 3 pillars of resilient leadership in times of crisis.  Attendees will leave with a simple, 2-step plan for boosting their team's resilience just when they need it most.

This evidence-based session introduces the well-researched concept of psychological safety and explores why it so closely correlates with team and business outcomes. In the workshop option, tools for measuring and cultivating psychological safety in veterinary organizations will be explored.

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We offer two versions of this presentation:

1. Leading for Psychological Safety

2. Cultivating Psychological Safety for Teams

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Attendees will develop a keen understanding of psychological safety, the #1 predictor of effective workplace teams, and be enabled to foster it in their teams, businesses, and organizations.

This workshop, geared toward all veterinary professionals in any role within or outside the veterinary hospital, introduces the science of positive psychology and related fields.  Evidence-based tools for cultivating psychological resilience, functional optimism, and general personal and professional well-being are explored.

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Attendees will gain an understanding of personal and professional well-being and what science shows support both.  Participants will leave engaged by and empowered with a clear, evidence-based plan for fostering their own sustainable well-being.

This workshop, specifically geared toward hospital and organization leaders such as owners, mangers, supervisors, HR directors, and leadership team members, introduces an evidence-based leadership framework for inspiring engaged, motivated, and loyal veterinary teams.

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Attendees will develop a deep understanding of the four "buckets" leaders must seek to fill in their teams to cultivate a positive, high-performing hospital culture.  Participants will explore immediately actionable, evidence-based tools for adding energy to each bucket and inspiring their teams to thrive in their work.

For many of us, working in veterinary medicine doesn’t just feel like a full-time job. It
feels like a job we never leave. Our sense of obligation, strong desire to help, and struggles with letting go can contribute to us feeling like we are ‘always on’. No wonder so many of us burn out! It need not be that way.

In this session you will learn evidence-based tools and practices for setting healthy
boundaries, saying no, and integrating both

work and life in a way that contributes to

your well-being.

The path to a thriving veterinary career is balanced on an assortment of building blocks.
Nurturing our wellbeing, leadership skills and promoting a quality team environment fall within this gridwork of success. Nestled within the base layer of these ideas is the concept of mindset. Our mindset plays a significant role in how we maneuver through the variety of obstacles, successes and setbacks confronted daily within veterinary medicine.

But what is mindset, exactly? How are we able to shape and create the mindset we desire? And most importantly…How can we further employ the research behind this crucial foundation of wellbeing to create better work, team and professional experience each day?

In this session we will explore the
concepts of a fixed and growth mindset, the consequences of each and why wellbeing is predicated on the development of a growth- focused mindset. Attendees will leave this session empowered with a research backed plan to create a personal and professional mindset for growth, curiosity and flourishing.

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This topic may also be presented as a combined session with “The Power of Praise: How
Proper Feedback Can Cultivate Veterinary Superheroes” for a 90-120 minute
interactive introductory keynote/lecture. However, it may also be effectively attended
independently.

Leadership is a wonderful burden. It can be challenging, depleting, and difficult. It can
also be fulfilling and contribute to a thriving professional life. Often, the balance between the wonder and the burden lies in our ability to develop healthy, sustaining, positive leadership practices.

In this session we’ll explore the burden of leadership through the prism of professional burnout. We’ll follow this with an introduction to the four pillars leaders call upon to cultivate their own professional well being. Attendees will leave with a variety of evidence-based tools to alleviate the burden of leadership and thrive in their role.

As veterinary professionals we care. A lot. About our patients, the humans attached to
them, and the bond they share. And we give of our energy, effort, heart and soul to protect and
celebrate that bond. That is difficult, taxing work. Sometimes it takes a toll. But pain and difficulty
need not become suffering.

In this session you’ll learn about the science behind compassion fatigue and burnout, two similar but distinctly different phenomenon that can befall caregivers like veterinary professionals. You’ll also learn about evidence-based tools for preventing these issues in your own work and walk away with hope in a path through to professional thriving.

Explanatory thinking styles not only dictate our perception, they can promote growth,
productivity and development. They can also contribute to worry, anxiety and pessimism. In the
unpredictable and challenging field of veterinary medicine we can all benefit from a deeper
understanding of the thinking styles available to us in our everyday encounters. A further
understanding of the tools available within us will help each of us to reach for the right one as we
navigate our day. Leaders and support staff alike can not only broaden their ability to expand a more positive outlook within themselves, they can cultivate this within their teams, clinics, and hospitals!

In this session we will dive deeper into the variety of explanatory thinking styles and how they can
directly influence mindset and wellbeing. We will explore the types of thinking styles, learn to
recognize and combat thinking traps and create a more resilient way of showing up in the world.
Attendees will enjoy playing with specific tools to empower them with these important, energizing
skills.

Regardless of your title or role, you want to inspire the best in the people you lead.
Research suggests the most resilient, highest achieving team members shine brightest when they believe some key things; my manager cares about me, my manager cares about my success, my team is safe for interpersonal risks. Coaching cultures cultivate all three, engendering team member “buy-in”, even in the face of disagreement.

In this session we will explore the science of coaching psychology. Attendees will learn about an evidence-based framework for effective “coaching conversations” to inspire your team to be the best they can be.

Dedicated teams promote positivity and productivity. Each of your team memebers bring a unique mix of strengths that allow them to make a wonderful contribution everyday. Develop awareness and promote empowerment to craft a team that goes above and beyond all while taking ownership of the hospital’s success. 



You dream of a dedicated, energized, fulfilled and motivated team. Flourish can help.  With over 50 collective years of veterinary experience, including management and practice ownership, and a deep knowledge of how people and organizations thrive, our positive change agents can help you create a strengths based culture in your hospital.


We offer custom sensational strengths workshop experiences to meet your team’s needs:


   •    Evidence based assessment and analysis of your team 

   •    Custom workshop experience to explore the unique strengths you and your team bring/contribute 

   •    Targeted action plan  

   •    Continued expert support from Flourish


This customized experience will identify and build upon the strengths unique to YOUR team.  Flourish will help you and your team craft an action plan to ignite your character strengths and build an empowered team from the inside out.  With your plan in place, you'll find an increased sense of partnership and dedication in your practice as you create an environment everyone on your team wants to be a part of.


Schedule a complimentary DISCOVERY call to explore what Flourish can do for your hospital!