Hello Everyone and Schandelle for starting this thread.
I thank you for all of your various answers. I am learning new things. I will be launching my business soon, and I do have a retainer clause in my contract. If a client decides to user a retainer, I plan to refund any remaining monies after the end of our relationship regardless of the…[Read more]

Jackie,

Wonderful assessment and some very thought provoking questions you raise within your list of weaknesses. The good news is you also listed problem solver and work ethic as strengths! Confidence will come with time and more exposure. I remember the first few calls that came in I would feel sick to my stomach with nerves! I am excited to…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing your assessment, Valerie!

Your business experience from running a medical practice will come in very handy. I will be very curious to find out if you will find this journey easier or harder, I love that you thrive on this type of challenge!

I am happy to know you already have a plan for the type of work you are interested…[Read more]

Great assessment, Lisa!
Further on in this course we will be diving more into marketing, this is the part that Trisha loves talking about! We will also discuss more about where and how to focus on networking. It can be easier to hone in on the marketing and networking once you have an idea of the niche you want to focus on, but you will also learn…[Read more]

Tyson-

I am so thrilled to get to meet you and be in this group together. A lot of what you shared above both personally and professionally resonates with me!

Looking forward to getting to know you in this group.
Lisa

Hello Nancy,
There is an updated article in APHA that may address your question: Here is the Link :https://aphablog.com/2016/10/31/advocate-and-proxy-too-making-decisions-for-clients/

There is another link from the general discussion where the topic was discussed:
https://myapha.org/connect-forum/search/POA/

I hope these help.

Thank you. Very Interesting and helpful.

That is a very thorough self assessment, Sheila! Bravo!

It sounds like your past and current roles with your training and experiences, have lead to setting yourself up to be successful doing this type of work. Since we were able to have a phone conversation recently, I could hear your passion for how you want to make a difference for people in…[Read more]

These are fantastic strengths to have, Chelsea, they will suit you well in this profession! I am glad you identified setting boundaries, that is great self awareness. I too have a problem saying “no”, I don’t want to disappoint people, maybe you feel the same way? What I have learned is is when I say “yes” too many times and overwhelm myself then…[Read more]

Love your honesty, Reg! If you feel you are horrible with office stuff, that is something that you have easily identified and can improve on. Hopefully you will find solutions during this session to help you, getting yourself organized in this arena will help to ensure a successful practice!

It is great to see that you have so many strengths and…[Read more]