Hire Slow: The Checklist — A Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Screening, Interviewing, and Onboarding Well

Picking up where last week's episode left off, Lisa walks listeners through the free Hire Slow Checklist step by step, turning "hire slow" from a mindset into seven concrete moves any group practice owner can use for their next hire, whether that's a therapist, an intake coordinator, or a clinical director. **What You’ll Hear:** - Why slowing down your hiring process isn't hesitation, insecurity, or overthinking, it's intentionality tied to the clients you serve and the team you're building - How to get clear on your non-negotiables (licensing, availability, experience) before you ever post the job, including the cover letter trick Lisa uses to screen for attention to detail and genuine interest - What a screening step can look like before the first full interview, and why she revisits her own process about every five hires - Why she uses the same structured, scored questions for every candidate in a role, a practice an employment lawyer recommended at one of her retreats - The case study and role-play options she's used to see how a candidate actually thinks clinically, not just how they answer in the room - Her own six-plus week onboarding runway, including why a new hire's bio and video go on the website two weeks before they see a client **Resources Mentioned on this Episode** - [GPC Hire Slow Checklist.pdf](about:blank) - Group Practice Connection, referenced for the full Intake Coordinator, Therapist, and Clinical Director interview guides, plus the post-interview debrief and scoring tool www.grouppracticenetwork.ca/the-group-practice-connection - Listener feedback invited by email: [lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca](mailto:lisa@grouppracticenetwork.ca) **Reflection Prompts for the Week** - Where in your last hire did you skip a step you wish, looking back, you hadn't? - What would a screening call or case study reveal about a candidate that their resume never could? - Is your onboarding process actually a checkpoint, or just a welcome mat? - Of the seven steps in this checklist, which one is missing from your process right now? **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 **Loved this episode? Let’s take it a step further.** Grab the free **Time + Energy Audit for Group Practice Owners** to get super clear on where your time is going—and what it’s actually worth. 👉 Download it here And if you're ready for consistent support, connection, and access to done-for-you tools? Come join us inside **Group Practice Connection**—the membership designed to help Canadian group practice owners lead with clarity and confidence. ✨ You don’t have to do this alone. Check it out here **Empowered to Lead** is proud to be on the *High Vibe Podcast Network Check* out (Host Name) Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts **Share the Love** ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and @grouppracticenetwork and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. **Listen & Subscribe** 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Amazon Music 🎧 High Vibe Podcast Network