When it comes to looking up to someone as a dietitian, what matters most to me, what I find the MOST valuable, is someone who has experience, knowledge, and evidently ethics that align with my own. Aside from that, it’s just being factual around the science, and having the ability to say things how they are without letting your emotions or opinions on the “matter of fact” get in the way. ⁠ ⁠ Sneaky shout out to one of my other most respected dietitians at the end, but you’ll have to listen to hear who it is.

When it comes to looking up to someone as a dietitian, what matters most to me, what I find the MOST valuable, is someone who has experience, knowledge, and evidently ethics that align with my own. Aside from that, it’s just being factual around the science, and having the ability to say things how they are without letting your emotions or opinions on the “matter of fact” get in the way. ⁠ ⁠ Sneaky shout out to one of my other most respected dietitians at the end, but you’ll have to listen to hear who it is.

Who I look up to as a Dietitian

Business can be brutal. You get hit hard, hard in your gut, in your heart, in your wallet. Running a business is all about dealing with disappointment, putting out an endless array of fires, keeping up with so many moving parts and ever-changing details. The fun and happy stuff anyone can do, it’s the hard times which separate the pack.

Business can be brutal. You get hit hard, hard in your gut, in your heart, in your wallet. Running a business is all about dealing with disappointment, putting out an endless array of fires, keeping up with so many moving parts and ever-changing details. The fun and happy stuff anyone can do, it’s the hard times which separate the pack.

Handling The Chaos In Business

Tyson Answers Questions From The Audience

We're in the booth talking about misunderstandings.⁠ We've experienced a lot of misunderstanding and stereotyping in our careers, but there is one thing that people often think, that really isn't true (and has never been).⁠ At the end of the day, we don't really care what people think for the most part - but we still don't want our staff to think that we do this.⁠

We're in the booth talking about misunderstandings.⁠ We've experienced a lot of misunderstanding and stereotyping in our careers, but there is one thing that people often think, that really isn't true (and has never been).⁠ At the end of the day, we don't really care what people think for the most part - but we still don't want our staff to think that we do this.⁠

Being Seen As The Rule Breaker

Tyson recorded this on his last day in Australia before flying to the USA for work, and believe it or not, remote working from across the world was expected to be the least of his concerns.

Tyson recorded this on his last day in Australia before flying to the USA for work, and believe it or not, remote working from across the world was expected to be the least of his concerns.

The Biggest Struggle Working In The USA

When you take on the additional responsibility of other people - whether it be one, ten or 70 people, you need to be able to take on that stress, while also working your arse off to ensure that you're delivering on what you promised each individual. It's a massive responsibility and something that is really hard if you're not wired that way. You don't really ever get told that you're doing a good job, because people just expect you to do... But that's just some of it.

When you take on the additional responsibility of other people - whether it be one, ten or 70 people, you need to be able to take on that stress, while also working your arse off to ensure that you're delivering on what you promised each individual. It's a massive responsibility and something that is really hard if you're not wired that way. You don't really ever get told that you're doing a good job, because people just expect you to do... But that's just some of it.

What's the Hardest Part About Being an Employer?

If you're a new grad or you're about to graduate, this is going to be one of the most important podcasts you will ever listen to. The entry requirements for dietetics is getting higher and higher every year, which means you've got to have the highest academic scores (ATAR/OP) to get into the courses. The problem with that is that these people are used to getting that high distinction - and then when there are no books, there are no assignments and there are just people in front of them, they don't know how to fail.

If you're a new grad or you're about to graduate, this is going to be one of the most important podcasts you will ever listen to. The entry requirements for dietetics is getting higher and higher every year, which means you've got to have the highest academic scores (ATAR/OP) to get into the courses. The problem with that is that these people are used to getting that high distinction - and then when there are no books, there are no assignments and there are just people in front of them, they don't know how to fail.

Dietitian's Don't Know How To Fail

Tyson and Peta - Ranking Our Top 3 Achievements

I've said it before and I'll say it again, they take too much money, too soon. Too often, the young entrepreneurs or young business owners (whatever you want to classify yourself as) focus so hard on the dollar value, immediately. I didn't think about that sh*t at all, like ever, to this day. It's a side effect.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, they take too much money, too soon. Too often, the young entrepreneurs or young business owners (whatever you want to classify yourself as) focus so hard on the dollar value, immediately. I didn't think about that sh*t at all, like ever, to this day. It's a side effect.

What's The Biggest Mistake Young Entrepreneurs Make?

Peta Answers Questions From The Audience

Insights, support and professional development for student and practising dietitians

My priority will always be staff. Staff, staff, staff, staff. No matter where I am or where the company is, if my staff need me, I will be there. This question comes at a pretty pivotal time for us here at Dietitian Life, with some of the things that we've now got the opportunity to do.

My priority will always be staff. Staff, staff, staff, staff. No matter where I am or where the company is, if my staff need me, I will be there. This question comes at a pretty pivotal time for us here at Dietitian Life, with some of the things that we've now got the opportunity to do.

How I Prioritise

How do you choose between getting your foot in the door with a job in the industry and spending that time honing in on a specific skill or discipline? It is likely that you've been told at university to niche out, make an Instagram page and/or focus on something that you are passionate about, but our perspective on the matter is a little different.

How do you choose between getting your foot in the door with a job in the industry and spending that time honing in on a specific skill or discipline? It is likely that you've been told at university to niche out, make an Instagram page and/or focus on something that you are passionate about, but our perspective on the matter is a little different.

Should Dietitians Niche Out?

This week on Dietitian Life, we answer a very important question from the audience and discuss the importance of self-preservation in dietetics. Talking through all things from personal experiences starting out in the field to my #1 game plan for avoiding burn out, self-preservation and helping yourself is the absolute key to being able to help your clients effectively.

This week on Dietitian Life, we answer a very important question from the audience and discuss the importance of self-preservation in dietetics. Talking through all things from personal experiences starting out in the field to my #1 game plan for avoiding burn out, self-preservation and helping yourself is the absolute key to being able to help your clients effectively.

The Importance of Self Preservation in Dietetics

Peta's in the booth this week! What is the best way to approach incorrect recommendations from a GP? Top tips for managing stress while on placement? What separates a "good" dietitian from a "great" one?!⁠ This week is all about answering your questions!

Peta's in the booth this week! What is the best way to approach incorrect recommendations from a GP? Top tips for managing stress while on placement? What separates a "good" dietitian from a "great" one?!⁠ This week is all about answering your questions!

Would you believe that in ONE podcast, we can talk about dietitians in administrative roles, and about how artificial intelligence is going to take over most of our jobs?!⁠ 'Questions from the audience' is a great opportunity for us to answer some of your biggest questions in long-form, so listen, follow and be sure to DM us your own questions.

Would you believe that in ONE podcast, we can talk about dietitians in administrative roles, and about how artificial intelligence is going to take over most of our jobs?!⁠ 'Questions from the audience' is a great opportunity for us to answer some of your biggest questions in long-form, so listen, follow and be sure to DM us your own questions.

Tyson Answers Questions From the Audience

After over 10 years in private practice each, we've got a lot of experience in staying power - but that's not to say that we've never "flamed out" either. In this industry, especially in private practice, it takes a lot of power to ride the waves and stay in the career. From lack of support within dietetics to lack of communication, lack of clients... The list goes on. A lot of people think, "Well, I don't want to work in a hospital, so I guess that means I want to work in private practice," and this is where the problem starts. You can't possibly know what you want until you've tried it, and "wanting to work with food" or "wanting to help people" just isn't enough for a long-term love of your career choice.

After over 10 years in private practice each, we've got a lot of experience in staying power - but that's not to say that we've never "flamed out" either. In this industry, especially in private practice, it takes a lot of power to ride the waves and stay in the career. From lack of support within dietetics to lack of communication, lack of clients... The list goes on. A lot of people think, "Well, I don't want to work in a hospital, so I guess that means I want to work in private practice," and this is where the problem starts. You can't possibly know what you want until you've tried it, and "wanting to work with food" or "wanting to help people" just isn't enough for a long-term love of your career choice.

Why Dietitians Flame Out

Assumptions are going to ruin your consult. They might lead the client to stop seeing you, or even worse, lead you down the wrong path when it comes to treating them.⁠ For example, if you're talking about bowel frequency and they say their bowels are loose, you might assume that that is the most important problem. Without asking, you don't know that that particular client actually wants to lose weight and doesn't care about their bowels. ⁠

Assumptions are going to ruin your consult. They might lead the client to stop seeing you, or even worse, lead you down the wrong path when it comes to treating them.⁠ For example, if you're talking about bowel frequency and they say their bowels are loose, you might assume that that is the most important problem. Without asking, you don't know that that particular client actually wants to lose weight and doesn't care about their bowels. ⁠

Never Assume

If you love KALE - you're going to LOVE this week's guest. He's a published author and blogging mastermind, he's no stranger to some good food humour, and of course, the creator of Kaleigraphy, where he teaches others the tricks of the trade. We had a really great time chatting to Andy, covering everything from what defines success in dietetics to the burning question that we know you all wanted to hear... "Why Kale?"

If you love KALE - you're going to LOVE this week's guest. He's a published author and blogging mastermind, he's no stranger to some good food humour, and of course, the creator of Kaleigraphy, where he teaches others the tricks of the trade. We had a really great time chatting to Andy, covering everything from what defines success in dietetics to the burning question that we know you all wanted to hear... "Why Kale?"

Interview with Andy the RD

You might know her from Education In Nutrition, she's got 10 years experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and over 30 years in healthcare (including her time as a Registered Nurse), and we were SO honoured to be able to put her in the hot seat after being in hers many times... It's Sophie Blackmore!⁠

You might know her from Education In Nutrition, she's got 10 years experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and over 30 years in healthcare (including her time as a Registered Nurse), and we were SO honoured to be able to put her in the hot seat after being in hers many times... It's Sophie Blackmore!⁠

Interview With Sophie Blackmore

Let's talk about starting a business, and why you SHOULDN'T start one right after graduating your degree.⁠ Too many people now are doing it thinking it’s what they should do, or simply out of desperation because they can’t find a job. Many are spending money on people who have had short term success as an “online dietitian” through social media, to teach them how to also do it.

Let's talk about starting a business, and why you SHOULDN'T start one right after graduating your degree.⁠ Too many people now are doing it thinking it’s what they should do, or simply out of desperation because they can’t find a job. Many are spending money on people who have had short term success as an “online dietitian” through social media, to teach them how to also do it.

Why New Grads Shouldn't Start Their Own Business After Graduating

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