The Veterinary Culture Lab

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Flourish Veterinary Consulting

11 episodes

18 hours ago

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh return for Part 2 of their conversation on coaching communication—this time turning insight into action. Building on the science from The Effectiveness of Workplace Coaching: A Meta-Analysis of Contemporary Psychologically Informed Coaching Approaches (2021), this episode explores how curiosity comes to life through Sir John Whitmore’s GROW model - a simple, powerful framework for creating confidence, motivation, and connection on v...

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Episodes (11/11)

The Veterinary Culture Lab

010: Ask, Don't Tell: Coaching Skills to Boost Connection in Your Vet Med Culture (PART 2)

18 hours ago

39 minutes

The Veterinary Culture Lab

009: Ask, Don't Tell: Coaching Skills to Boost Connection in Your Vet Med Culture (PART 1)

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh explore what coaching really means in veterinary medicine—and why curiosity might be the most powerful tool we have to strengthen culture. Grounded in a 2021 meta-analysis of workplace coaching, this conversation unpacks how three evidence-based approaches—GROW, Positive Psychology Coaching, and Cognitive Behavioral Coaching—can help veterinary teams build confidence, connection, and wellbeing. Andi and Josh share why coaching is no...

2 weeks ago

37 minutes

The Veterinary Culture Lab

008: Making Work Matter: 6 Leadership Moves That Spark Purpose in Vet Med

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh dive into groundbreaking new research from their friend Dr. Zach Mercurio—research that pinpoints exactly how leaders can help veterinary teams experience more meaningful work. Grounded in a 2024 study on purposeful leadership, this conversation uncovers six specific, learnable leadership practices that boost energy, reduce burnout, and increase job satisfaction—even in high-stress environments like veterinary medicine. Andi and Jos...

4 weeks ago

42 minutes

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007: Bouncing Back Better: The Case For Resilience in Vet Med

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh explore the power of resilience—not just as a personal trait, but as a skill we can teach, build, and share. Grounded in a 2017 study by Jenny Moffett and David Bartram, this conversation uncovers what happens when veterinary students receive formal resilience education early in their careers—and what it means for the rest of us who never got that kind of support. From skepticism to mindset shifts, and from group learning to individ...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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006: The Vet Med Circus: Why Collaboration is the Star of the Show

The Vet Med Circus: Why Collaboration Is the Star of the Show In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Josh and Andi explore one of the most powerful—but often overlooked—drivers of high-functioning veterinary teams: positive communication that fuels real collaboration. Grounded in a 2024 study on veterinary team communication, they break down 15 specific behaviors that can either build, or break, collaborative veterinary workplaces. These habits go beyond personality or work ethic and ...

1 month ago

29 minutes

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005: Seen, Valued, Energized: How Micro-Connections Build Thriving Vet Teams

Seen, Valued, Energized: How Micro-Connections Build Thriving Veterinary Teams In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh dive into one of their favorite culture renovation tools: high-quality connections (or as we like to say, micro-connections that pack a punch). Inspired by the stories of MVP Joey Votto and NBA star Steph Curry, and grounded in the research of organizational psychologist Dr. Jane Dutton, this conversation explores how fleeting, positive moments between te...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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004: The Climate Effect: How Leadership Communication Shapes Veterinary Workplaces

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Josh and Andi explore the power of communication in shaping how a workplace feels and why that feeling matters more than we think. Drawing on new research from the University of Michigan, the conversation dives into how intentional leadership communication transformed workplace climate, decreased burnout, and boosted engagement - all during a time of crisis. With vet med facing its own climate challenges, this study offers a blueprint for change:...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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002: The Good Kind of DRAMMA: Six Specific Ways to Thrive in Vet Med

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Josh and Andi explore a surprising twist on workplace drama—one that could actually improve veterinary wellbeing. Spoiler: it is not the gossip-filled kind of drama, but the science-backed DRAMMA model, a powerful framework built on six core psychological needs that support human flourishing at work. Grounded in recovery science and positive psychology, this conversation unpacks how detachment, relaxation, autonomy, mastery, meaning, and affiliat...

3 months ago

35 minutes

The Veterinary Culture Lab

001: North of Neutral: why positive psychology matters in vet med

North of Neutral: why positive psychology matters in vet med In this first episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, hosts Andi and Josh go deep on the science that underpins everything they do at Flourish: positive psychology. What is positive psychology—really? And what isn’t it? Spoiler: it is not toxic positivity, it is not ignoring suffering, and it is definitely not “just think happy thoughts.” Grounded in the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, this conversation unpacks how the science of human ...

3 months ago

35 minutes

The Veterinary Culture Lab

003: You Can't Hustle Your Way to Thriving:" Why Culture Beats the Grind in Vet Med

In this episode of The Veterinary Culture Lab, Andi and Josh unpack the myth that success in veterinary medicine is all about grit and hustle—and offer a compelling alternative backed by research. Grounded in leadership science and workplace psychology, this episode explores new findings from the Thriving at Work: 2023 Leadership Development Survey and connects them to veterinary teams through the powerful lens of culture renovation. With burnout on the rise and turnover rates high, the conve...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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