In this powerful episode of FoundHer Rising, host Christine Hakkola sits down with Liane Wood, the visionary CEO of Build Your Private Practice, Inc., to explore her incredible journey from dedicated therapist to thriving business leader.
Liane Wood is the CEO of Build Your Private Practice Inc. and a registered psychotherapist who helps Canadian therapists launch, grow, and scale private practices that actually support their lives—not drain them. With a background as a former insurance executive and now a business mentor, she brings real-world strategy, grounded mindset support, and a no-fluff approach to making private practice sustainable and profitable.
Liane opens up about the pivotal moment she transitioned to a CEO role, driven by a desire to help more people and address the widening mental health crisis in Canada. The conversation highlights the often-overlooked challenge facing many mental health professionals: the significant gap between clinical training and essential business growth skills.
Dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, where Liane shares candid insights on navigating common business hurdles, the persistent power of mindset challenges, and the non-negotiable importance of emotional management for success. Learn how Liane took a leap of faith to acquire Build Your Private Practice and how her evolving vision now aims to equip therapists with the marketing and business acumen they need to create truly sustainable, compassionate practices.
This episode is a must-listen for all women founders, therapists, coaches, and consultants looking to scale their private practice and lead with both heart and strategic confidence.
🔑 Key Takeaways You'll Gain:
The CEO Transition: Why Liane Wood moved from a clinical setting to business leadership to amplify her impact.
The Mental Health Gap: Understanding the dire need for innovative solutions to the mental health crisis in Canada.
Business for Clinicians: The critical role of learning marketing and business skills for a thriving therapy practice.
Mindset & Emotion: Practical advice on managing your inner world as an entrepreneur for sustainable growth.
Vision for the Future: Liane's plans to provide essential tools and enhanced support for mental health practitioners.
We hope you enjoyed this episode of FoundHer Rising!
– Christine and the FoundHer Rising Podcast team :)
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