The Culture Focused Practice is where business and humanity collide. Hosted by Dr. Tara Vossenkemper (group practice owner and consultant), this podcast dives deep into how practice culture drives business success. Learn actionable strategies to shape a thriving team, implement and use the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), and tackle the tough leadership decisions that come with growing your group practice. Whether you’re scaling up or streamlining, this show offers real-world insights ...
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The Owner's Room: When the Systems Are Solid but the Pressure to Grow Won't Quit
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24:45In this Owner’s Room episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper unpacks a very specific kind of leadership tension—the pressure to grow when everything already feels solid. If your systems are tight, your team is aligned, and things should be good… but you still feel a pull to do more, this one’s for you. Tara explores t…
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Inside the EOS Toolbox: The Six Key Components of a Thriving Practice
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25:09If you’re tired of flying by the seat of your pants in leadership (and wondering why everything still falls on you), this episode is your big-ass permission slip to structure the hell out of your practice. I’m walking through the six core components of EOS (that’s the Entrepreneurial Operating System, developed by Gino Wickman), and how they create…
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Chaos is Not A Culture Strategy: Why EOS Changes Everything
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21:31In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper tackles the reality that chaos isn't leadership—and it definitely isn't a culture strategy. She introduces the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework as a game-changing solution for group practices stuck in survival mode.Dr. Tara shares personal stories, hard-w…
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The Owner's Room: When Good Candidates Just Don't Show Up (And You're Starting to Panic)
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27:30Welcome to The Owner’s Room, a new kind of episode inside the Culture Focused Practice podcast where Dr. Tara Vossenkemper ditches the lists, outlines, and expert takes—and instead just shows up, owner to owner, to talk about what’s really going on. This one’s for anyone who’s been staring at an empty applicant pool, second-guessing their entire hi…
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From Application to Orientation: What a Well-Oiled Funnel Actually Looks Like
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22:58In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper walks through what a strong hiring funnel really looks like—from the moment someone clicks “apply” all the way through orientation and onboarding. She breaks down why clear values and role alignment are non-negotiables at every step, how to craft strategic application qu…
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How Your Hiring Funnel is Silently Screwing You
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19:38In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper breaks down why your hiring funnel might be quietly working against you (and what to do about it). This is the first episode in The Hiring Gauntlet mini-series, where we unpack the messy reality of finding (and keeping) the right people. Tara challenges the myth of the “…
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Culture Lab - Conflict or Misalignment: How to Diagnose the Real Issue
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18:24Not every workplace issue is true conflict—and assuming it is can lead you down the wrong road. In this Culture Lab episode, we unpack the real culprits behind tension: things like unclear expectations, role confusion, and low-clarity systems that create endless blame loops. You’ll get a simple but powerful 3-part tool—Clarity, Capacity, Compatibil…
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Staying in the Fire: How to Handle Conflict Without Shutting Down or Blowing Up
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25:05In episode three of the Hard Conversation miniseries, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into the real work of conflict—staying in it without checking out, blowing up, or spiraling. From understanding why conflict can feel like a full-body experience to recognizing the exact moment you're losing your grounding, this episode gives you the tools to hold ste…
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Scripts for the Hard Stuff: What to Say When It’s Awkward, Emotional, or Personal
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23:42In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives headfirst into the awkward, emotional, and straight-up uncomfortable territory of hard conversations. This is episode two of a four-part miniseries, and it’s all about giving you actual words to say when shit gets real. We’re talking underperformance, weird vibes, …
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Constructive Conflict: How to Fight Fair in a Group Practice
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27:21In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper tackles the messy, necessary, and ultimately transformative topic of constructive conflict in group practices. She breaks down why conflict isn’t the enemy—avoidance is—and walks through five key agenda items: reframing conflict as a neutral or even positive force recogn…
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Culture Lab: Is This a Clarity Problem or an Accountability Problem
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26:14In this Culture Lab episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper breaks down the “clarity gap”—that sneaky space between what you think you're communicating and what your team is actually hearing. This episode is part of a mini-series focused on teasing apart clarity and accountability issues in your group practice. We’re …
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How to Create Clarity Without Micro-Managing or Going Full Dictator
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20:40In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I dig into the sneaky little thing I call the clarity gap—aka the space between what you think you’re saying and what your team is actually hearing. It’s a doozy, and it trips up even the best leaders. We’re talking about how to create clarity without turning into a micromanaging dictator (be…
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You're Not as Clear as You Think: Why Your Team is Confused (And Won't Tell You)
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18:00In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper kicks off a new mini-series on something every practice owner faces but rarely talks about: the clarity gap. You know—that frustrating disconnect between what you think you're saying and what your team is actually hearing. In this episode, Tara breaks down three big thin…
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Right People, Real Problems - How EOS Helps You Solve the Shit That Actually Matters (Part 3/3)
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32:50In the third (and final!) episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast’s EOS Bootcamp series, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper wraps up with the good stuff: how to actually solve the sh*t that’s holding your group practice back. This episode - Right People, Real Problems - dives into the last two core components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS…
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Vision & Traction: How to Set Goals That Actually Get Followed Through On [Part 2/3]
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37:42In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I dive into Vision and Traction - two of the most foundational and badass parts of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). This is part two in a three-part EOS Bootcamp series, and we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how to actually set goals and follow through on them without burning …
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EOS 101: What It Is and Why Your Group Practice Needs It (Part 1/3)
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27:12In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I’m kicking off the EOS Bootcamp series - a three-part, no-BS breakdown of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and why it might just be the structure your group practice has been begging for. EOS, created by Gino Wickman, helps you actually organize and lead your business like a grown-…
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Culture-Driven Leadership - What Great Leaders Do Differently to Build a Thriving Team (Part 3/3)
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39:17In this third episode of the Culture Isn't Really What You Think series (aka the "Good Vibes Won't Save You" series), Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into culture-driven leadership - what actually builds a strong practice culture (hint: it’s not trust falls and mission statements). We’re talking leader behavior, consistency, and accountability (read: t…
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The ‘Energy Audit’ - Why Some Team Members Are Dragging the Whole Practice Down (Part 2/3)
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36:59In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, we’re diving into energy audits - aka, how to figure out who’s subtly (or not-so-subtly) dragging your team down. This is Part 2 of our "The Culture Isn't Really What You Think" series, where we’re busting myths about team culture and getting real about what actually makes (or breaks) a stron…
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Culture is What You Allow - How to Identify & Address Unspoken Problems (Part 1/3)
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33:28In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, we’re kicking off a brand-new series that challenges the biggest misconceptions about culture. Spoiler: It’s not about “good vibes” and team-building retreats. Instead, culture is shaped by what you allow, tolerate, and hold people accountable for - whether you realize it or not. I'm diving i…
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Leading Like a CEO – How to Run Your Practice Without Running Yourself Into the Ground [Part 3/3]
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33:25In this final episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast’s three-part burnout series, we’re talking about the mindset shift that changes everything—moving from practitioner to CEO. Because let’s be real: if you’re still running your group practice like a solo therapist, you’re probably drowning in decisions, client issues, and a never-ending t…
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Boundaries That Actually Work – How to Stop Being Available 24/7 Without Feeling Like a Jerk [Part 2/3]
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34:58In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m diving into boundaries—the kind that actually stick and don’t make you feel like an asshole for having them. We’re talking about the biggest mistakes practice owners make (hint: being too damn available, absorbing everyone’s stress like a human sponge, and overworking because training peo…
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The Hidden Burnout Traps – Why Practice Owners Are Exhausted (And Don’t Even See It) [Part 1/3]
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29:31In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m kicking off a three-part series on burnout—because let’s be real, if you own a group practice, burnout is probably lurking around the corner (or already sitting in your passenger seat, eating your snacks). We’re talking about the real burnout traps that practice owners fall into—the ones …
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Stop Playing Cleanup: How to Build a Team That Actually Takes Ownership
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28:43In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m breaking down a leadership trap that too many group practice owners fall into—constantly playing cleanup. If you’re stuck micromanaging, fixing mistakes, and generally feeling like the only adult in the room, this one's for you. We’ll talk about why you keep falling into this cycle (spoil…
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Why Goal Setting Fails (And How to Fix It In Your Practice)
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23:19In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m breaking down why so many goals crash and burn—and, more importantly, how to actually achieve them. Spoiler: It’s not about working harder or manifesting success through sheer willpower. I’m covering the biggest goal-setting disasters, like setting way too many goals, failing to track pro…
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The Role of Leadership in Diffusing Conflict
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40:46In this episode of The Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I (Dr. Tara Vossenkemper—yep, still weird calling myself that) dive into the reality that conflict is inevitable in group practices. But here’s the kicker: how you, as a leader, handle it will make or break your team. We’re not aiming for a conflict-free practice (that’s a fantasyland I don’t…
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Streamlining Your Onboarding for Long-Term Success
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23:37In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, I’m diving into why onboarding isn’t just a box to check—it’s the foundation for long-term success. If you’re hiring but not setting people up right, you’re basically rolling out the red carpet for high turnover. Not ideal. We’re talking about getting crystal clear on expectations, weaving cu…
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Hiring Mistakes You're Making (and How to Stop Them)
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24:59In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I’m diving into the four most common hiring mistakes that group practice owners make and, more importantly, how to stop making them. I’ve seen these mistakes firsthand (because I’ve made them, too), and I know how much bad hires can drain your time, money, and practice culture. So, let’s talk…
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The Four Biggest Struggles of Group Practice Ownership (And How to Fix Them)
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16:40In this inaugural content episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper discusses the top four challenges faced by group practice owners. The episode covers topics such as hiring and retention, clarity on roles and responsibilities, balancing clinical caseloads with managerial duties, and staying on top of financials. Tara …
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Welcome to a World of Culture-Driven Practice Leadership
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8:18In the debut episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper introduces herself as a consultant, group practice owner, and enthusiast of practice-related topics. She outlines the podcast's focus on ownership, business culture, and leadership within group practices. Key themes include hiring, team dynamics, conflict resolution…
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Group Practice Ownership: The Good, The Bad, and the WTF
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2:51In this introductory episode of Culture Focused Practice, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives into the core aspects of developing a thriving group practice culture. The podcast targets practice owners and leaders who are ready to enhance hiring, retention, team dynamics, leadership structuring, and overall practice management. Dr. Vossenkemper emphasizes h…
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