057 - Ian Sadler Using Military Discipline For Podiatry Excellence
Release Date: 01/22/2020
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info_outlineIan Sadler was a successful Battlefield Medic and Paratrooper in the British Army working with Elite and Special Forces. Today he is the owner of BX Clinic (Specialist biomechanics) in Norwich and a physical trainer in the Army Reserves.
Today we talk about his passion for biomechanics and how his time in the military has influenced how he approaches the day to day running of his podiatry business and team.
We also discuss:
- Having belief in yourself and creating a positive culture
- Why you shouldn't be afraid to take risks and having a sink or swim attitude
- Working successfully with teams
- No change comes without pain
"If we want the culture to change for us, we have to be the ones to go out and enact that change".
- Changing the direction of your clinic starts with the end in mind - do you know what your business will look like in 5, 10, or 15 years?
- Why you need to assess new ideas to see if it takes you in the right direction
Army Service Test
Essentially if you take action and you can happily say it meets the service test, the army will support you. An extreme example would be shooting someone or minor example would be should I have that next drink?
In a clinical situation, if every decision has the patients benefit in mind, and the team knows it meets the business goals (service test), then the team will always support the decision.
"Solutions are easy if you know the direction that the clinic is heading and the business ethos".
Pods Heal Heels
Pods Heal Heels is a grass-roots social media marketing campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, started in 2019 in the UK.
In the first two weeks of February, podiatrists are promoting they are the health profession of choice when it comes to treating heel pain.
Everyone needs to be using the hashtag #podshealheals
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