57. Sean Harris: Creating Systems in Business & Leadership
Release Date: 10/20/2024
The Rethinking Rehab Podcast
Hey friends! I came across David Clancy on LinkedIn and instantly rocked with what he was sharing. Selfishly I knew I had to invite him on to the pod to continue the conversations he was starting online, because they were just so interesting! David is former sports performance therapist who now works on the organizational side of high performance teams. He operates as a consultant to help build the right team behind the team. He shares how people, process and culture all inform building the right team and how he views team building through a constraints-led approach...
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Hey friends! On this episode, I welcome back my friend and mentor Dustin Willis. We have a candid conversation about Dustin's time in the NBA and the peaks and valleys that came with it. He shares his own story of how quickly he went from living out his dream to being an outside observer of it. It is the business of sports, unfortunately. This is one aspect of elite sports medicine that doesn't get talked about enough and I'm so proud to share this conversation with you guys. Clinical Athlete FB Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GQQVCF7eM/
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Welcome back, friends! On this episode I chat with Diego Hidalgo, known as the Skeptical Physio online. Diego published a fanastic a while back over "The Fallacy of Osteopathic Anatomical Possibilism." We talk about why it's important to embrace critical thinking to challenge these narratives. Diego calls healthcare providers to balance clinical passion with scientific skepticism to improve patient care. Enjoy! Clinical Athlete FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fek6q4UW/
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Hey friends! On this episode, I sat down with one of my PT friends who I connected with at the Elite Rehab Basketball Conference last year. Bria Savage is a physical therapist based in Atlanta and is joy to chat with. We talked about her journey, which started with multiple PT school rejections, various travel PT contracts, and more recently a stint with EXOS in Atlanta. Currently, she is focusing on her concierge business, Savage Physical Therapy, where she works with professional athletes, and her non-profit, Transform Her, which is aimed at providing mentorship to girls in...
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Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with Lionel Rice and Jamal Court from the Utah Jazz to talk all things mentorship and authentic relationship building in the world of elite sport. We discuss how qualities like work ethic, initiative, and professionalism are directly connected to mentorship. Lionel and Jamal share their personal stories of how they got to the NBA and some great advice on how to build connections if that's where you hope to end up. Enjoy!! Clinical Athlete FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DfbJGtcQ2/
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In this episode, I sit down with Physical Therapist and weightlifting coach Neville Chu, founder of Legacy Performance and Rehab. Neville and I chat about his unconventional career path. While he started in a traditional outpatient physical therapy clinic and left to join corporate healthcare, he ultimately returned to patient care by launching his remote coaching and rehab business which focuses on barbell athletes. Neville speaks to his coaching philosophy and challenges physical therapists to be more than just "pain eliminators." Neville was one of the original Clinical Athlete...
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Welcome back, friends! In this episode, I sat down with Joey Scambia and Rayce Houser, Co-Founders of Rehab Renaissance, to talk about how we can better rehab athletes with low back pain, especially those with bone stress injuries. We get into imaging, nutritional, and workload considerations for this population, as well as Joey and Rayce's own tier-based system for returning these athletes to sport. You're gonna want to take notes! Clinical Athlete FB Community:
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Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with Clinical Athlete's very own Zak Gabor and his personal behavior coach Shelly Belk. We go deep into the topic of burnout in high-achieving clinicians and how chronic stress and over-identifying with our professional roles can quietly keep us from taking healthy action. We talk about why so many of us tie our self-worth to productivity, struggle to set boundaries, and wait until we hit a breaking point to ask for help. Zak shares how working with Shelly has improved his mental health and how he shows up in his business and relationships. This...
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In this episode, I sit down with Kayla Fujimoto Epperson to talk about her journey and lessons learned working in pro tennis as a physical therapist. I am personally inspired by Kayla and her mindset towards her career. She's a "I will figure it out" kind of person. She shares how her mind has changed on the utilization of breathwork. We also get into the existential questions that come with working with elite athletes surrounding what to actually intervene on. Definitely connect with Kayla if you're interested in getting into tennis world! Clinical...
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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor Natalie Trotter, an Athletic Trainer based in Atlanta, Georgia. This was such an enjoyable and real conversation with someone I deeply respect. Natalie shares her thoughts on creating meaningful relationships while operating within a sports medicine team. She reminds us to leave ego at the door and to approach athlete management through a holistic, human-first lens. Finally, we talk about the power of networking, curiosity, and continued personal growth. Clinical Athlete FB Community:...
info_outlineIn this episode of Rethinking Rehab, I sit down with Sean Harris, a physical therapist and entrepreneur, to talk about his journey from working in a hospital system to running a large gym, clinic, and private research lab in Houston. Sean shares how having a strong vision helped him make tough decisions and grow his business, even during challenging times. We dive into lessons he’s learned about leadership, building problem-solving teams, and balancing work with personal fulfillment. Whether you’re into business, leadership, or just looking to grow as a clinician, there’s so much to take away from this conversation!
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