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Episode 32: Training and Recruitment Challenges in the Optical Profession with James Gibbins
Everyone loses when thousands of optical assistants are untrained. It's not their fault; it's just that they're out there performing...
Jul 12 min read


Episode 31: Elevate Your Practice: Topic 8 - Tough Talks, Stronger Team: How to Lead with Language and Intent
What if the real price of avoiding difficult conversations at work is losing your best team members and holding back your business...
Jun 172 min read


Episode 30: Digital Health and the Evolving Scope of Optometry with Nicola Mountford
What does Digital health really mean in the context of optometry beyond the buzzwords? Nicola Mountford unpacks one of the most relevant...
Jun 32 min read


Episode 29: Craftsmanship and Sustainability: The Future of Eyewear with Chris Savage
Craftsmanship and Sustainability The Future of Eyewear with Chris Savage "Sustainability doesn't have to be special, it can just be a...
May 202 min read


Episode 28: Leadership, Staff Motivation & Social Media for Practice Growth with Kayla Ashlee - Part 3
If your team isn't showing up the way you want, it might be time to look at your leadership. Because the truth is, thriving optical...
May 62 min read


Episode 27: Soft Skills & Human Connection in Optometry with Kayla Ashlee - Part 2
Can you truly build a human connection with your patient in just one minute? In part two of our conversation, Kayla Ashlee returns to...
Apr 222 min read


Episode 26: The Power of Structured Training in Independent Optometry with Kayla Ashlee - Part 1
You can have the best inventory and marketing plan for your independent practice, but if your team isn't trained to back it up, it does...
Apr 82 min read


Episode 25: Elevate Your Practice: Topic 7 – The Untapped Opportunity for Sunglasses in Australia’s Independent Practices
What if the advice we failed to give is the very reason our patients are now struggling with eye health issues? At what point will they...
Mar 252 min read


Episode 24: Kelly O' Brien on Managing an Independent Optical Practice in a Rural Setting: Challenges, Partnership, Growth, and Making a Difference in the Community
She drove patients to the hospital by herself three times because there was no other choice - here's what a rural independent practice...
Mar 112 min read


Episode 23: Belinda Musitano on Strategic Growth,Patient Care & Running a Successful Practice
What does it take to scale an independent practice successfully? In this episode, Michael Nasser talks with Belinda Musitano of...
Feb 252 min read
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Episode 22: Assess Your Emotional Intelligence and Be a Better Leader with Dr. Bethany Fishbein [Part 2]
You might think to yourself, I'm a good leader! Okay, but does your self-awareness match how your team perceives you? In this episode,...
Feb 112 min read
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Episode 21: The Essentials of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Dr. Bethany Fishbein [Part 1]
Great leaders don't just focus on goals and deadlines. They connect with emotions, too. Emotional intelligence is the secret ingredient...
Jan 282 min read


Episode 20: Vision 2040: Shaping the Future of Optometry with Skye Cappuccio, CEO of Optometry Australia
Are you curious about where the optical industry is headed and what it means for you as an eye care professional? In this episode,...
Jan 142 min read


Bonus: Advancing Your Independent Optical Practice in 2025: CPD Resources & Myopia Control Education
Are you ready to advance your career in 2025? The optical industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead requires more than just keeping...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Episode 19: Optometry Self Defence: Protecting Your Practice from Cyber Threats and Legal Pitfalls With Luke Arundel from OA
Are your optical practice and patient data truly secure? With cyber-attacks on the rise and an increasingly complex legal landscape, eye...
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Episode 18: Insights from the US with Brianna Rhue – Building the Optometry Practice of Your Dreams
What makes an optical business successful? According to Dr. Brianna Rhue, it's not just purchasing the OCT (Optical coherence...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Episode 17: Elevate Your Practice: Topic 6 - Practical Marketing Tips for Optometry & Optical Dispensing Practices
In this special episode, recorded live at the OptiPro Roadshow in Sydney, host Michael Nasser sits down with Joanne Scott-Dostine,...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Episode 16: Pioneering Myopia Management: Insights from Jagrut Lallu on Innovations, Research, and Practice Integration
As myopia rates surge globally, eye care professionals are faced with the growing challenge of looking for ways to control it. In this...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


Episode 15: Elevate Your Practice: Topic 5 - Mastering Stock Management in Your Optical Practice
In this episode, recorded live at the OptiPro Roadshow at Rendezvous Hotel in Perth, Michael Nasser and Joanne Scott-Dostine dive into...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Episode 14: Engage and Influence: Emma Gillies on Advanced Strategies for Trust-Based Selling
Michael Nasser is joined by Emma Gillies, an optometrist and founder of Purple Key Consulting, to explore how trust-based selling...
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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