In this powerful kickoff to her special mini-series, Kari Lotzien, business and leadership coach and former occupational therapist, shares how her personal journey from solopreneur to successful healthcare business owner and eventual seller informs her mission to support others on the same path.

This episode focuses on the foundations healthcare providers need to build a sustainable, scalable business. Drawing from both real-world experience and formal training, Kari shares the mindset shifts and five core systems that lay the groundwork for growth—without burnout.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Clinician-to-CEO mindset shift: Why many healthcare business owners don't even realize they're running a business—and what needs to change.
• Revenue vs. freedom tension: Why the “more clients = more revenue” model keeps you stuck, and how to shift toward building a real business.
• Avoiding burnout: Kari shares her early mistakes and how better systems can help you avoid working nights, weekends, and during family time.
• The five foundational systems every practice needs:
  • Client scheduling – automate and protect your time and boundaries from day one.
  • Financial tracking – know your numbers and what “enough” looks like for you.
  • Decision-making support – don't grow alone; why finding your community or coach matters.
  • Workflows – get systems out of your head and into repeatable processes.
  • Client education – set expectations early with policies, boundaries, and clear communication.

Download your Free 5-Systems Foundation Checklist and start strengthening the core of your healthcare practice today. Whether you're just starting or already scaling, these essential systems will help you reclaim your time, protect your energy, and set your business up for long-term success.

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Work with Kari:

• Anchored Leadership Academy
• Private Business and Leadership Coaching

Contact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor:

• Website: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Facebook: BeTheAnchorLtd
• Instagram: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Linked In: Kari Lotzien

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5-Systems Foundation Checklist

In this episode, Kari Lotzien opens up about a growing desire many entrepreneurs feel—but rarely voice: the longing for a slower pace in life and business. As summer approaches, Kari explores the deep benefits of embracing “slow leadership”—a philosophy that allows you to lead with clarity, presence, and purpose, without sacrificing profitability or success.

She dives into her personal journey from hustle to intention, and shares practical signs of “speed creep” that may be costing you more than you realize. From high blood pressure and fractured relationships to poor business decisions and burnout, Kari reveals the hidden cost of operating in overdrive—and the extraordinary rewards of slowing down.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Why the urge to hustle harder is a lie
• What slow leadership really looks like—and why it works
• Personal consequences Kari faced from living in constant overdrive
• How presence, curiosity, and better decision-making stem from intentional space
• Signs you may be experiencing “speed creep” in your business and life
• Why slow doesn’t mean less profitable (and real client stories to prove it)
• The neuroscience behind slowing down and heightened awareness
• How simplifying your offerings and systems can increase impact and profit
• 5 powerful coaching questions to reclaim space and sustainability in your work

If this episode resonated with you—or made you think of a friend or fellow business owner who’s running on fumes—please share it. Help us build a community of sustainable, values-driven businesses that thrive in the long term.

Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other purpose-driven leaders find this message.

Work with Kari:

• Anchored Leadership Academy
• Private Business and Leadership Coaching

Contact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor:

• Website: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Facebook: BeTheAnchorLtd
• Instagram: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Linked In: Kari Lotzien

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The Power of Slow Leadership Workbook

In this heartfelt and timely episode, Kari reflects on the emotional weight of recent events—including the divisiveness surrounding the Canadian federal election—and extends a warm, empowering message to the often-overlooked "quiet leaders." These are the behind-the-scenes anchors of our families, communities, and businesses. Through personal insight and grounded storytelling, Kari outlines the five powerful traits of quiet leadership, how they’re making a difference, and why now more than ever, we need them to step forward. If you’ve ever felt too quiet to lead or worried your impact isn’t big enough, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• What defines a quiet leader and why their presence matters
• The 5 key superpowers of quiet leaders:

1. Deep Listening – noticing tone, breath, and emotion
2. Thoughtful Decision-Making – taking time to consider long-term impact
3. Steady Energy – being a calming, predictable presence
4. Empathetic Relationship Building – connecting without an agenda
5. Long-Term Vision – prioritizing sustainable impact over immediate gains

• Common challenges quiet leaders face (like being underestimated or pressured to "speak louder")
• A powerful message of encouragement: Be visible where it matters most.

If this episode speaks to you—or reminds you of someone who needs to hear it—share it. Tag a quiet leader and let them know their voice matters. And if you’re ready to deepen your leadership journey, join us in the Anchored Leadership Academy.

Work with Kari:

• Anchored Leadership Academy
• Private Business and Leadership Coaching

Contact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor:

• Website: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Facebook: BeTheAnchorLtd
• Instagram: BeTheAnchor.ca
• Linked In: Kari Lotzien