Motivatum Consulting

09/10/2026

I don't mind telling you that this topic is near and dear to my heart these days, and I know it is for many others based on my daily conversations with veterinary professionals. If you work in a Vet Alliance member hospital - then please join us for this incredible topic with THE expert Dr. Liz Barton. If it doesn't impact you directly, it's impacting somebody you know. It's also impacting our clients. It's important that we all have an understanding of what it's all about. Hope to see you next week

Perimenopause & Menopause: It's Time We Talk About It

In a profession made up predominantly of women, this conversation matters.

Perimenopause and menopause are often misunderstood, yet their impact can extend far beyond physical symptoms. Brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, sleep challenges, confidence changes, and many other symptoms can affect both personal and professional well-being.

Join Dr. Liz Barton, menopause educator and creator of free menopause resources through WellVet, for an open and honest discussion about what perimenopause and menopause really are, how they can affect daily life and work, and how we can better support ourselves, and one another.

Together, we'll explore:

• What perimenopause and menopause are, and why symptoms vary so widely
• How hormonal changes can affect physical and mental well-being
• Practical ways to support yourself, your colleagues, and your clients
• How open conversations can reduce stigma and create healthier workplaces

This isn't just about hormones. It's about people. It's about creating a culture where no one feels they have to struggle in silence.

Whether you're experiencing perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, leading a team, or simply looking to better understand a stage of life that affects so many of our colleagues and clients, we hope you'll join us.

If you haven't registered yet, you can find the registration link in the August Noteworthy Newsletter.

08/16/2026

I LOVE THIS VIDEO! Hear what other people have to say about guidED. If you have been waiting for the right time to register, this is it! Our room block will be closing soon and I want to make sure you get the best rate. Please come and join us in Edmonton for an incredible Leadership Experience. Share or tag friends who you think might love it!

08/12/2026

Have you registered yet? Please do if you haven't already!!

A veterinary practice should be able to move forward without the owner having to make every decision, solve every problem, and step in whenever something goes wrong.

I'm really looking forward to taking part in this upcoming VBI webinar: From Owner Dependency to Team Confidence: Building a Practice That Does Not Rely on One Person for Everything
We’ll explore how stronger delegation, clearer accountability, and greater team confidence can help independent practices grow with less operational pressure on the owner.

The registration link is unique to the speaker so
🔗 Register here! https://go.veterinarybusinesinstitute.com/aug-20-sr

07/28/2026

A healthy veterinary practice shouldn't become unstable whenever the owner steps away. Sustainable growth happens when knowledge is shared, decisions can be made at the appropriate level, and team members feel trusted and prepared to take ownership of their responsibilities.

I’m excited to be part of the Veterinary Business Institute’s upcoming webinar exploring how independent practices can reduce owner bottlenecks while strengthening:
• Leadership and delegation
• Team confidence and accountability
• Financial visibility
• Technology and operational systems
• Local visibility and long-term growth
I’ll be sharing insights from my work with veterinary teams and independent practice owners during my session:
From Owner Dependency to Team Confidence: Building a Practice That Does Not Rely on One Person for Everything

🎟️ These are unique to each speaker so please be sure to register using my personal speaker link: https://go.veterinarybusinesinstitute.com/aug-20-sr

Don't forget to share this with a practice owner, manager, or veterinary leader who is ready to build a stronger and more confident team. Hope to see you there!

07/15/2026

What a privilege to once again be invited to deliver a custom Brand session -"Don’t Just Aspire… Acquire! Owning Who You are. Being What You Want" - to the veterinary technology summer students at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. A kick off to their Alternative Careers and Industry Day, it filled my heart to meet so many engaged and curious students. It is so special to be tasked with inspiring a group of students back at my alma mater, 24 years after graduating (funny, it doesn't feel like that long)! Congratulations to Dr. Laura Van Helten and all of the educators who put this day together, and wishing the students much success in their career journeys

06/22/2026

Let's be clear...business is not separate from veterinary care.

That is one of the biggest ideas I had the opportunity to unpack during my conversation with Don Adeesha on The Veterinary Business Institute Podcast.

For many veterinary professionals, words like revenue, pricing, productivity, payroll, compliance, and profitability can feel uncomfortable. But when we understand the business side of practice, we can make better decisions for our patients, our clients, our teams, and the long-term health of the clinic.

In this episode, we talked about why “business” does not have to be a bad word in veterinary medicine — and how veterinary teams can better see the real impact they have every single day.

We covered:
• How business awareness supports better patient care
• Why team utilization and efficiency matter
• How leaders can talk about practice health without creating blame
• Why pricing, productivity, and client communication are connected
• How veterinary teams can feel more empowered in their roles

Huge shout out to the Veterinary Business Institute, and Ekwa Marketing for their ongoing support of my work, and for creating space for this important conversation.

🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://go.veterinarybusinesinstitute.com/ep-115

▶️Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/KIIqT3cb7PQ?si=0DrsOoxfRjdKWaYh

06/20/2026

Day 3... Calgary!
This group had great insights, and our workshopped debrief at the end brought forward a range of topics covered through the sessions. I commented a few times on the pages of notes people left with and it made me feel proud to know that maybe I've inspired, empowered and shifted perspectives. Calgary, thank you so much for your contributions and making my session come to life ❤️

06/19/2026

Day 2... Edmonton! We had a full house and got so into the session we all forgot to take photos while everybody was there!! This session had a live virtual audience as well, and I was so impressed by the level of thoughtful engagement throughout. Our youngest participants were only three weeks old... incredibly squishable bottle babies! Even then, what was most special to me was meeting new people, reuniting with colleagues, and meeting others I've only ever spoken to virtually. What a special day❤️

06/17/2026

Day One...Winnipeg! I had such a great time with our first group of attendees! I was told (by them ;) ) that the Manitoba crew would be the best of the three events, and I guess time will tell, but they definitely set the bar high! Thank you to everybody for your participation and engagement... the time just flew by!

06/10/2026

I am so excited to be heading West next week! If you haven't already, please consider signing up to see this presentation live (or virtual) in Winnipeg, Edmonton or Calgary.
WDDC members attend for free (up to three team members/practice) and non-members can also attend for a small fee. This event even includes brunch/lunch!
The deadline for RSVP is fast approaching so if you are interested, please contact my friends at WDDC - [email protected] or 877-746-9332
Please share and/or tag friends you think might be interested!