OM DENNE EPISODE
Fresh back from Group Practice Network's annual retreat in Muskoka, Lisa shares why retreats have been part of her vision from the very beginning, the pivotal moments she's witnessed when owners step away from their everyday lives, and what shifts when you finally slow down long enough to see yourself and your business differently.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why retreating with other therapists who own businesses means less explaining, deeper conversations, and people who seek to understand before jumping in to fix
- The retreat moment when someone outside Lisa's world named her burnout, and why an outside perspective made all the difference
- How one owner who was terrified to let a therapist go slowed down, looked at the actual numbers, and discovered the loss was half of what she feared
- What owners walked away with from the Muskoka retreat, from the resolve to delegate to new ideas on succession planning and a potential sale
- Details on Coming Home to Congruence, Lisa's Costa Rica retreat with Jennifer Nagel, and the limited-time Canadian Thanksgiving rate
Resources Mentioned on this Episode
- Coming Home to Congruence, a five-day retreat in the cloud forest of Costa Rica with Lisa and Jennifer Nagel, January 31 to February 5, 2027: www.congruentpractice.com
- Canadian Thanksgiving rate, October 8 to 22, 2026 only: Canadians pay the Canadian dollar rate at the US price (for example, a $4,250 USD cabin is $4,250 CAD), saving roughly $2,000 depending on the cabin you choose
- Group Practice Network's annual retreats across Canada, plus a spring project retreat in Whistler currently in the works
- Want to talk about whether a retreat is right for you? Send Lisa a message.
Reflection Prompts for the Week
- When was the last time you stepped out of your environment long enough to think, dream, or vision for your business?
- Is there a decision you're carrying right now that might look different if you slowed down and looked at the actual numbers?
- Who helps you see yourself and your business more clearly, and when did you last spend unhurried time with them?
- If you walked away from one weekend with a tangible takeaway, what would you want it to be, and what would that be worth to you?
- What would it take to block off a weekend this season just for you, even if it's at a hotel in your own city?
Meet the Host: Lisa Catallo
Lisa is a Canadian psychotherapist, group practice owner, and business coach with over eight years of experience leading a thriving, values-driven practice. She works with therapists who are ready to step into their role as confident, ethical, and intentional leaders—without burning out or getting buried in the day-to-day.
Lisa’s coaching focuses on building sustainable group practices through efficient systems, effective leadership, and a deep respect for time and energy. Her approach is calm and encouraging, offering grounded guidance that helps therapists move from overwhelm to clarity—so they can lead with confidence and purpose.
Whether she’s supporting someone just starting to grow a team or helping a seasoned leader reclaim their role as CEO, Lisa brings a blend of insight, structure, and heart to everything she does.
When she’s not coaching or connecting with therapists, you’ll find her hanging out with her children and grandchildren, reading, walking by the water, or dreaming up new ways to make business feel a little lighter.
Connect with the Host:
Website: www.grouppracticenetwork.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/grouppracticenetwork
Facebook: facebook.com/grouppracticenetwork
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-catallo
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