Inside the Practice

In this special Inside the Practice episode, Matt Shortt turns the mic toward co-host Olivia Wolf to explore her unconventional leadership journey and the experiences that shaped her approach to leading in healthcare.
Olivia shares her evolution from command-and-control leadership to a more collaborative, values-driven style, along with candid insights on burnout, emotional processing, and the importance of reflective practice. The conversation also dives deep into her work in physician advocacy, highlighting the systemic challenges clinicians face and the critical need to rehumanize healthcare leadership.
This episode is a thoughtful and honest look at what it means to lead with intention, challenge broken systems, and build more sustainable, human-centered practices.

Creators and Guests

Host
Matthew Shortt
Matthew Shortt is a respected healthcare leader with extensive experience in musculoskeletal care, clinical operations, and organizational leadership. He has over a decade of clinical practice in orthopedics, including founding and managing a successful private orthopedic practice in Blacksburg, VA. Throughout his career, Matthew has also served as a clinical preceptor and lecturer for multiple physician assistant programs, mentoring future healthcare providers.
Host
Olivia Wolf
Olivia J. Wolf, MBA, CPC, is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience across medical coding, revenue cycle, clinical operations, practice administration, and business development.

What is Inside the Practice?

Inside the Practice is our monthly podcast featuring longer, in-depth conversations with physicians, practice leaders, and industry experts. Each episode dives into the real challenges and opportunities facing medical practices today, offering insights and strategies to help you stay informed, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.