In this episode, host Sarah Stoddart discusses the critical importance of stepping outside your pharmacy business to foster personal and professional growth. Broadcasted from a unique "red carpet campout" with fellow business leaders near Brisbane, Sarah emphasises the need for business owners to break free from the daily grind and routine, allowing time to reflect and innovate.
The core message revolves around the idea that constant busywork does not equate to productivity. Instead, stepping away from the daily hustle - whether through short breaks or time off - can lead to profound benefits for both personal well-being and business development. Sarah encourages listeners to think about what they can stop doing and what they can create or improve, highlighting the value of micro moments for reflection and creativity.
She notes that while pharmacists and healthcare providers often find it more challenging to step outside their businesses due to their retail and clinical obligations, there are still opportunities to find peace and inspiration. Sarah suggests incorporating nature into daily routines, whether through physical exposure to the outdoors during breaks or by bringing elements of nature into the workspace.
The episode highlights scientifically backed benefits of connecting with nature, such as relaxation and improved idea generation. Even small actions - like taking phone calls while walking or enjoying lunch outside - can refresh the mind and body.
In summary, the overall aim of the episode is to inspire pharmacy owners to intentionally find ways to step outside their business, both literally and metaphorically, for enhanced creativity and well-being.
Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses.
In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards.
Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business. She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.
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