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Vet Mind Works Podcast35. The Myth of Difficult People - with Phil WebbConsider this for a moment: What if there were no difficult people? What if it was more about difficult situations, circumstances and behaviours? What if we could all learn to deal to engage more constructively with others in these difficult situations? Our guest Phil Webb encourages us to do just this and he knows what he is talking about from working in a client facing role for most of his career. In the conversation with host Petra Agthe, Phil offers helpful tips and tools that have helped him and his colleagues to deal wit...2025-06-0451 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast34. Clinical Communication - with Helen ØvregaardWhat if communication was the most important clinical skill we have? And what does communication have to do with wellbeing and job satisfaction? How can we learn to improve our communication skills? Find out the answer to these and more questions in our most recent episode on clinical communication! Host Petra Agthe and our guest Helen Øvregaard dive deep into the topic and touch on related themes such as trust, empathy, emotional intelligence, active listening, vulnerability, contextualised care and the power of a full and authentically expressed apology. You can find more...2025-05-0759 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast33. Active Listening - with Mark TurnerIn today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Mark Turner explore the power of an every day activity: listening. However, as so often, what seems a simple enough thing on the outside is actually a lot more difficult when we try to do it well. And so it turns out that active listening is a skill that requires intention and sometimes a bit of practice. However, the benefits can be huge, because active listening is essential for building trust and psychological safety. But how can we get better at it? Listen in and you can find out m...2025-04-0249 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast32. It's about the people, not the tech.... - with Victoria JohnsonMy guest on this episode is Victoria Johnson. Victoria is the Founder and CEO of VET.CT. After graduating from Bristol Veterinary School, she worked in general practice before specialising in veterinary diagnostic imaging, becoming a European Diploma-holder in 2003. Founded in 2009, VET.CT provides remote specialist expertise in imaging reporting to veterinary teams across the word. Victoria has grown the company into an innovative veterinary teleradiology, specialist consultancy and education company with a global team of more than 280 people, striving to make the veterinary world a better place through its services. VET.CT recently attained B Corp status and is...2025-03-0550 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast31. Purpose, role models and making a differenceIn this episode, Clive Elwood hosts Amanda Boag. They discuss the similarities and the differences between leadership from the emergency room floor to the executive suite, and the importance of a unifying purpose. Amanda shares the important role models and how self-care and the support of others have been essential for her career.Amanda graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1998 and subsequently completed further clinical training at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Pennsylvania, achieving board certification in both Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care. She remained at the RVC, working a...2025-02-0558 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast30. Vulnerability - with Megan AldersonIn today's episode host Petra Agthe and guest Megan Alderson are taking a deep dive into the fascinating topic of vulnerability. In their conversation they discuss what vulnerability means, how it relates to psychological safety and mental health, its role in leadership, importance of safe spaces, 'reading the room' and how to cultivate vulnerability as a skill. *This episode includes references to mental health conditions and trauma*Resources mentioned in this episode:Online: TED Talk with Brené Brown: The power of vulnerabilityBrené Brown's worksheets on valuesPsych Health an...2025-01-221h 05
Vet Mind Works Podcast29. Schwartz rounds, coaching and creativity (*mentions of suicide*)Amy Martin is a registered veterinary nurse with over 20 years’ experience in clinical veterinary practice including 17 years in leadership. She has a keen interest in the mental health and welfare of the veterinary team becoming recently published on the subject. Amy is a Schwartz Rounds facilitator and mentor for The Point of Care Foundation, which has led her to an interest in compassion and team dynamics. Amy currently works as a Practice Director in a busy multi-site first opinion and referral group. Alongside this Amy coaches’ individuals and teams and is currently undertaking a Masters in People and Organisation Deve...2025-01-0854 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast28. Antibiotics, Rabies and seizing opportunitiesIan Battersby became a RCVS and European Specialist in Small animal medicine in 2005 and subsequent worked within a large referral centre (Davies Veterinary Specialists UK) in which he held a number of positions including head of service and director. Alongside his clinical work, Ian participates in projects in which the companion animal sector can contribute to One Health. Of note, in 2012 he conceptualised and developed the BSAVA " Are you PROTECTING Antibiotics scheme " for which he received the BSAVA Melton Award and was awarded the RCVS Fellowship. Ian has served for 10 years as Chairman of the Trustees for the Charity Mi...2024-12-1149 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast27. Brexit, COVID and tortoises - with Daniella Dos Santos and Clive ElwoodIn this episode, host Clive Elwood is joined by Daniella Dos Santos. Together, they explore Daniella’s journey into, and experience of, veterinary leadership through a tumultuous period for the world. They discuss the importance of seizing opportunities, holding to principles and developing self-understanding, as well as acknowledging the toll taken on leaders during times of crisis. And tortoises come into it too!Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012, having previously obtained a degree in molecular genetics due to a slightly longer than usual route to vet school. She practiced across the South-East of England in...2024-11-1346 min
Vet Mind Works Podcast26. Inclusion and Diversity - with Georgina SharmanAs we continue with our themes around interpersonal relationships at work, host Petra Agthe and our guest Georgina Sharman are exploring the topic of Inclusion and Diversity in this episode, which is an important component of building truly psychologically safe workplaces. 00:55 Welcome to the episode01:52. Introducing Georgina Sharman02:38 More about our partners VIN Europe03:25 Welcoming Georgina04:50 What does Inclusion and Diversity mean?07:26 Which advantages do inclusion and diversity bring?11:13 The challenges of 'fitting in'15:27 About intersectionality15:57 More on the benefits of inclusion and diversity26:43 What can we do to create a m...2024-10-021h 03
Vet Mind Works Podcast25. Compassion - with Katherine Wakelin and Megan DavisJoin us diving into the topic of interpersonal relationships! We are starting the series off with an episode on compassion. Join host Petra Agthe and guests Katherine Wakelin and Megan Davis who take a deeper dive into this often misunderstood and undervalued skill. The discussion includes:00:00:54 Introduction to episode00:02:02 Introducing Katherine and Megan00:04:37 More from our partners VinEurope00:05:23 Welcoming Katherine and Megan00:06:25 What is compassion?00:13:39 Why is compassion important for our wellbeing?00:26:30 Compassion and emotional processing00:32:02 How can we cultivate compassion and activate the soothing system?00:42:15 Overcoming challenges with compa...2024-09-041h 16
The Vet GraduateEp. 3 Dr Petra Agthe - The impact of internal pressure on a vet's wellbeing.Dr Petra Agthe discusses her role as a diagnostic imager in the veterinary profession, her passion for mindfulness, and the challenges of work-life balance. She shares insights on self-compassion, stress management, and the impact of internal pressure on veterinarians.
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Vet Mind Works Podcast24. Reframing - with Debbie RobinsonIn this episode, we are taking 'mind work' literally! Host Petra Agthe and her guest Debbie Robinson are exploring the topic of reframing, a technique with which we can intentionally try to think differently about an event, a situation or a person. This can help us to give us to separate thoughts that are helpful from those which are not, and also make us feel differently about the situation we are facing. This can give us a greater sense of control and empowerment in our lives.Timestamps00:55 Welcome to the episode02:32 Introducing Debbie2024-08-071h 01