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samedi 5 juillet 2025 • Duration 02:22

Welcome to Empowered to Lead Podcast with Lisa Catallo. Listeners who tune in will feel confident and supported in their group practice journey, know how to build efficient systems and lead with clarity, do the work needed to create a thriving, values-aligned practice, become strong, ethical, and effective leaders who run their practice with ease and confidence.

Clarify Your Why: Building a Purpose-Driven Group Practice

Season 1 · Episode 2

mardi 5 août 2025 • Duration 16:08

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, we're taking a deep dive into your why and your what. Whether you're just getting started or you're knee-deep in growth, it's crucial to step back and reconnect with your purpose and core values.

Lisa shares candid insights from her own coaching journey (including a moment that made her pause and reflect hard!)

What You’ll Hear:

Why identifying your why and what gives your business direction
What core values really mean for your team and your decisions
How to use these as a blueprint for sustainable growth
Examples from real practice owners (like Tara in Sooke, BC!) who lead with purpose

You’ll also get reflective questions to help you define or refine your core values, and prompts to journal or think through during your next walk or CEO time.

🧭This episode is a must if you’ve ever called yourself an “accidental group practice owner.”

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out Lisa's Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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Share your why, what, or top 5 core values with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or send her a DM on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.

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Who You Serve Shapes How You Lead: Identifying Your Ideal Client and Therapist

Season 1 · Episode 3

mardi 12 août 2025 • Duration 12:05

In today’s episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa walks you through the foundational process of identifying your ideal client and your ideal therapist—two key pillars that influence everything from your leadership style to your team culture, marketing strategy, and overall fulfilment.

What You’ll Hear

Too often, group practice owners fall into the trap of saying yes to everyone. But this can lead to burnout, resentment, and a business that no longer feels like yours.

Lisa shares:

Why defining who you work with and who you work for is a leadership act
How mismatches in your practice culture start with unclear vision
The difference between your personal ideal client and your group’s ideal client
Thoughtful prompts to identify who energizes you (and who doesn’t)
Real talk on how your ideal therapist profile helps you hire with clarity and confidence

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out Lisa's Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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The Leadership Trap: Doing It All Yourself

Season 1 · Episode 4

mardi 19 août 2025 • Duration 13:02

Are you carrying the full weight of your group practice alone?

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa tackles a common leadership trap—believing that being a strong leader means doing everything yourself. Whether it’s avoiding delegation, over-functioning for your team, or holding off on hiring help until you’re “ready,” many group practice owners end up unintentionally building unsustainable systems.

Lisa shares:

Why therapists often default to lone-wolf leadership
The cultural and personal narratives that feed into doing it all yourself
What it looks like to lead from a place of fear vs. vision
The difference between being in control and being in charge
How trust (in yourself and your team) becomes your most valuable leadership skill

This episode is an invitation to let go of perfection, loosen your grip, and build something that can grow without costing you your time, energy, or well-being

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out Lisa's Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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Expanding with Intention: From Solo Practice to Collaborative Leadership with Merrisa Little

Season 1 · Episode 8

mardi 16 septembre 2025 • Duration 21:37

How do you know when it’s time to grow—and what kind of growth is right for you?

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa sits down with therapist and group practice owner Merrisa Little to talk about her journey from solo private practice to a growing, values-aligned team in Langley, BC. Together, they explore what it means to expand with intention, lead with integrity, and build a practice that truly supports both clients and clinicians.

You’ll hear real talk about:

Merrisa’s shift from private practice to group leadership
How her values and vision shape every business decision
The fears that come with growth—and how she moved through them
Why creating a supportive, transparent team culture is non-negotiable
What it looks like to stay grounded and human while building something bigger

Resources Mentioned

📩 Share your reflections with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or DM her on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.
✨ Ready to go deeper? Join us inside the Group Practice Connection to build your sustainable, aligned, and profitable group practice.
🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this episode along to a fellow group practice owner who’s ready to lead with intention.

Featured Guest: Merrisa LIttle

Merrisa Little founded OCD North in 2018 with a vision to increase access to effective treatment across the country. Since then, she has grown the clinic from a to a team of 13 spanning 7 provinces, with two in-person locations and counting. She is passionate about building connections in the mental health industry and creating opportunities to teach others about OCD and its evidence-based treatment.

Follow Merrisa Little:

Website: www.ocdnorth.com
Instagram: @ocdnorth
Free Gift: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1367zY0Xmmy-aUX-lBaLS72KuxpU1oXZ0/view?usp=drive_link

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out (Host Name) Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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Who are you as a leader?

Season 1 · Episode 7

mardi 9 septembre 2025 • Duration 20:06

In this episode of the Empowered Leader podcast, Lisa Catallo discusses the complexities of leadership for group practice owners in the therapy field. She addresses common hesitations about embracing leadership roles, such as self-doubt and societal perceptions, and emphasizes the importance of redefining what it means to be a leader. The episode aims to empower therapists to embrace their leadership potential and create a positive impact in their communities.

What You’ll Hear:

You are a leader whether you want to be or not.
Many therapists struggle with self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Leadership can be collaborative rather than hierarchical.
People join practices seeking guidance and leadership.
Your leadership style should reflect your unique qualities.
Investing in your leadership skills is crucial for growth.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out (Host Name) Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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Empowered to Lead: Navigating Group Practice Ownership

Season 1 · Episode 6

mardi 2 septembre 2025 • Duration 23:03

Join Lisa Catallo and Alison Maratos as they dive into the realities of being a group practice owner, sharing insights on leadership, collaboration, and the importance of community support.

What You’ll Hear:

The challenges and rewards of group practice ownership
Strategies for effective leadership and collaboration
The importance of community and peer support

Resources Mentioned

The Group Practice Connection - https://www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection

Featured Guest: Alison Maratos

Alison is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist from Brantford, Ontario where she operates a small group practice. In addition to working with her clients, women in peri-menopause and high-achieving perfectionists, Alison enjoys working with her fellow therapists. Through her partnership with The Group Practice Network, Alison provides clinical supervision, programs, workshops and products as well as offering her knowledge of clinical and business best practices to support her group practice owner colleagues as a Fractional Clinical Director. She loves working with therapists to support learning about things we didn’t learn in school such as documentation and admin, and also supporting therapists at all stages of their career to think about the impact of the work on themselves and to learn how to work smarter, not harder. Alison is the mother of three young men she has raised with her husband Fred. Her newest hobby is taming Ruby the wild Bernedoodle puppy.

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out Lisa's Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and @grouppracticenetwork and let us know your biggest takeaway!

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Evolving as a Leader: The Messy Middle of Group Practice with Alison Maratos

Season 1 · Episode 5

mardi 26 août 2025 • Duration 20:22

What happens when your practice starts to grow… but you’re still figuring out who you are as a leader?

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa chats with Ontario-based group practice owner and therapist Alison Maratos about the vulnerable, uncertain, and empowering process of stepping into leadership. Alison shares what it’s really like to grow a practice that reflects your values while also navigating doubts, trial-and-error, and unexpected pivots along the way.

Together, They Explore:

The identity shift from clinician to leader
Learning to trust your voice and vision
How Alison built a team that fits the community she serves
What it looks like to lead even when you don’t have it all figured out
Staying grounded in relationships and ethics as you scale

This conversation is honest, warm, and refreshingly real. If you’ve ever wondered, Am I doing this right? —this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and that leadership is a skill you can grow into.

Resources Mentioned

📩 Share your reflections with Lisa at lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca or DM her on Instagram @grouppracticenetwork.
✨ Ready to go deeper? Join us inside the Group Practice Connection to build your sustainable, aligned, and profitable group practice.
🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and pass this episode along to a fellow group practice owner who’s ready to lead with intention.
Learn more about The Practice Companion and the Fractional Clinical Director offering at https://www.thepracticecompanion.com/fractionalclinicaldirector

Featured Guest: Alison Maratos

Alison is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist from Brantford, Ontario where she operates a small group practice. In addition to working with her clients, women in peri-menopause and high-achieving perfectionists, Alison enjoys working with her fellow therapists. Through her company, The Practice Companion, Alison provides clinical supervision, programs, workshops and products as well as offering her knowledge of clinical and business best practices to support her group practice owner colleagues as a Fractional Clinical Director. She loves working with therapists to support learning about things we didn’t learn in school such as documentation and admin, and also supporting therapists at all stages of their career to think about the impact of the work on themselves and to learn how to work smarter, not harder. Alison is the mother of three young men she has raised with her husband Fred. Her newest hobby is taming Ruby the wild Bernedoodle puppy.

Follow Alison Maratos:

Website: https://www.thepracticecompanion.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepracticecompanion

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out Lisa's Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

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✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and @grouppracticenetwork and let us know your biggest takeaway!

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Do You Need a Business Partner or a Village of Support in Your Group Practice?

Season 1 · Episode 10

mardi 30 septembre 2025 • Duration 20:39

In this episode of Empowered to Lead, Lisa explores one of the biggest questions group practice owners face: Do I really need a business partner, or do I just need more support?

Drawing from her own experiences (including both successful and challenging partnerships), Lisa unpacks the risks, benefits, and alternatives to bringing on a partner. She also highlights the power of building a “village of support” through leadership teams, admin staff, coaches, and trusted advisors.

You’ll walk away with clarity on whether partnership is the right move for you—or whether your practice simply needs a stronger structure and support system.

What You'll Hear:

Common reasons therapists consider business partners—and the risks involved
Lisa’s personal stories of entering and exiting partnerships (and what she learned)
Why alignment of vision, energy, and decision-making styles matters so much
Alternatives to partnership: building a leadership team and a “village of support”
Practical steps for defining the functions you actually need before creating roles
The importance of right people, right seats (inspired by Traction by Gino Wickman)
This week’s leadership prompt: Map out your practice functions and notice where you’re carrying the weight alone

Resources Mentioned

Book: Traction by Gino Wickman
Group Practice Connection Community – where you can find your own “village of support”
Lisa’s email (for reflections and connection): lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca
Episode 8 - Expanding with Intention with Merrisa Little

Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo

Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.

Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.

Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.

When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.

Connect with the Host:

Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.

Grab the free Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth.

And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside Group Practice Connection—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here

Empowered to Lead is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network Check out (Host Name) Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts

Share the Love

✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and @grouppracticenetwork and let us know your biggest takeaway!

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