14 Thriving as a Clinical Nutritionist, Educator and Researcher, with Brad Leech
Brad Leech is a Clinical Nutritionist, Lecturer and Supervisor at Endeavour College, Subject Coordinator at the University of Technology Sydney and researcher undergoing his PHD studies. On top of all of this, he’s also a published author of various papers and chapters in textbooks. Brad is someone that we can all learn from and has so much valuable experience in the industry.
In this episode, Brad shares:
How he got started in the health industry at 15 years old.
The studies and internships he has undergone to get him to where he is today.
An insight into his current PHD research of intestinal permeability and the resources that he is working towards releasing for all practitioners to benefit from.
The different elements of his education career.
His advice for those wanting to go down the education career path.
The skills necessary to be a successful educator.
What’s involved in a subject co-ordinator role and how his background in history has helped.
Insight into the preparation that goes into teaching.
The difference between being a clinic supervisor and a lecturer, including tips for each.
Benefits of guest lecturing and how to find these opportunities.
Advice to improve your speaking skills and the benefits of getting out there and presenting.
The importance of further education and how it helps you understand things at a deeper level.
Why he started his clinical practice online from day one.
His tips to help you transition to online consultations in these current times.
Tips for dealing with international clients and cultural differences.
An insight into how success is when opportunity meets preparation.
How to stay organised and time block for maximum productivity.
Ways to minimise distractions, including how he limits his social media use.
And so much more!
This engaging episode with Brad allows us to gain so much insight from his experience to date and sheds light onto some more interesting career pathways.
Brad’s book recommendations were:
Dirty Genes by Dr. Ben Lynch
Healthy Home Healthy Family by Nicole Bijlsma
Stay up to date with Brad via his website www.bradleech.com.
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