In episode 40, Gerda dives into one of the most common questions from private practice owners: What should your practice owner diary (or calendar) look like in order to shift from just surviving to thriving?
Drawing on her own love-hate relationship with scheduling, Gerda unpacks the real-life challenges of balancing productivity, boundaries, and freedom as a business owner.
You’ll learn why the “ideal diary” isn’t about cramming in more, but about building a sustainable rhythm that supports your values, your team, and your wellbeing.
Gerda shares her practical framework for designing your week, including the crucial difference between Free Days, Focus Days, and Buffer Days, and how to align your schedule with your business goals - and your life outside of work.
What’s Inside This Episode:
- How to structure your diary using Free Days, Focus Days, and Buffer Days for maximum productivity and sanity.
- The art of time-blocking and making every meeting count - so you’re working on what matters most, not just what’s urgent.
- How to set boundaries around your time (and enforce them confidently) to create a diary that truly works for you.
Who This Episode Is For:
- Private practice owners who feel overwhelmed by their calendar or struggle to find “balance.”
- Allied health professionals craving more freedom, structure, and clarity in their workweek.
- Anyone ready to ditch the hamster wheel and design a diary that supports both business growth and personal wellbeing.
Tune in for a fresh, empowering perspective on what your ideal practice owner diary can look like and walk away with simple, actionable steps to make your schedule work for you - not the other way around!
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