S4E85 How one nurse turned burnout into power as a modern nurse w/Emily Knife

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Welcome our guest today, Emily Knife, founder of the School of Modern Nursing and Modern Nurse Fest in Atlanta, Georgia. Today’s episode, “How one nurse turned burnout into power as a modern nurse”. I interview nurses who are business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I want to hear inspiring stories from the nurse next door who is making a difference in the entrepreneurial and business space. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur.- Tina Baxter, Show Host and Founder of The Nurse Shark Academy. About Emily Knife Emily Knife is a trailblazer in modern nursing, transforming her journey from a burned-out nurse educator into the visionary founder of the School of Modern Nursing and Modern Nurse Fest. Refusing to accept the limitations of traditional healthcare, she pioneered Somatic Nursing — a revolutionary approach that blends neuroscience, movement, and holistic healing to support nurses in mind, body, and spirit. A published author of five books and a fearless healthcare innovator, Emily has redefined what it means to be a nurse in today’s world. She is the creator and producer of a multi-state Modern Nurse Fest experience, bringing together nurses, leaders, and healthcare visionaries across five states to reimagine the future of nursing through education, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community. Beyond education and events, Emily is the founder and manager of the nonprofit Nurses for Nurses, an organization dedicated to supporting nurses from bedside to leadership by providing access to resources, professional development, mentorship, and whole-person support. Her work bridges the gap between clinical practice and sustainable career evolution — ensuring nurses are not only trained, but truly supported. Through her books, courses, nonprofit initiatives, and national community, Emily is leading a movement where nurses no longer have to choose between their passion and their well-being. She is known for creating pathways where none existed before — opening doors to modern careers, entrepreneurial opportunities, and integrative approaches to healthcare. Her work isn’t just about education — it’s about liberation. Emily’s mission is simple: nursing can be modern, sustainable, and deeply fulfilling — and she’s proving it every day by building the systems, communities, and experiences that make it possible. To get in touch with Emily or learn more about the School of Modern Nursing, you may reach out to her at her social media pages and website. Links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyknife/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyknife/] https://www.skool.com/modern-nursing-co-4634/about?ref=abdd88ffd9a846119b72546271499ac4 [https://www.skool.com/modern-nursing-co-4634/about?ref=abdd88ffd9a846119b72546271499ac4] About The Nurse Shark Academy My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and the freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur. Tina Baxter is The Nurse Shark and host, the only nurse business mentor who utilizes an innovative, proven, 3 step HE-ME-WE framework for nurses around the world who want the freedom to live on their own terms in an era where so many feel stressed, burnt-out, and unappreciated. As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com [thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com] or visit our website at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/]. Become a PATRON of the show and get access to special podcast episodes and discounts on merchandise. Join here: https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy [https://patron.podbean.com/thenursesharkacademy] Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products]. Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/] Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price. Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark [https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark] Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark [https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark] #podcast #nursing #business #small business #nurses #thenurseshark #entrepreneur

S4E82 What to Do When You Blow It: How Good Leaders Take Ownership and Bounce Back

Leadership Lessons Show Notes About The Nurse Shark Academy Welcome to the Leadership Conversations segment of The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where Tina Baxter, your host, shares leadership topics of the day. My mission is for you to own your seat at the table of nurse entrepreneurship, gaining confidence, skills, and freedom to live your life on your own terms. You will dream big and expand your consciousness as an entrepreneur. The Nurse Shark Academy Show is looking for nurse entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders to guest on the show. If you have always been curious about how to be an effective podcast guest, sign up for our webinar at www.thenursesharkacademy.biz [http://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz]. About your host Tina M. Baxter is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), who resides in Anderson, Indiana. Mrs. Baxter has been a registered nurse for over twenty years and a nurse practitioner for 17 years in the areas of mental health, gerontology, and health education. She is the owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm which provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. Mrs. Baxter teaches stress management strategies to clients of all ages and offers virtual as well as online classes. She is listed as an Alignable Local Businessperson of the Year in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. She is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy® where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses. She is the host of The Nurse Shark Academy Show© which interviews and spotlights nurse business owners and leaders in healthcare. She is a public speaker and has spoken on numerous topics on a national level. She is a contributor to articles on electronic and print media such as Entrepreneur.com, The Minority Nurse, LinkedIn, as well as a guest on numerous podcasts. To reach your host, https://hihello.me/p/30801bee-4180-448d-a6b2-0bf6754ece87 [https://hihello.me/p/30801bee-4180-448d-a6b2-0bf6754ece87]. Podcast Title: The Nurse Shark Academy Show Leadership Lessons Episode: What to Do When You Blow It: How Good Leaders Take Ownership and Bounce Back Host: Tina Baxter Powered by: The Nurse Shark Academy Welcome back to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we empower nurses to lead boldly, build profitably, and impact their communities with confidence. I’m your host, Tina Baxter, and today we’re diving into a topic that every future—and current—nurse leader needs to hear. Whether you’re supervising your first team, running a department, or stepping into entrepreneurship, the skills we’re about to explore are the backbone of effective leadership in nursing. These aren’t just nice-to-have abilities; they’re the difference between burnout and balance, chaos and clarity, surviving and scaling. 🦈 Episode Overview Let’s be real, every leader, at some point, blows it. You make the wrong call. You miss something important. You say the wrong thing. And in those moments, it can feel like your credibility is on the line. But here’s the truth: 👉 Leadership isn’t defined by perfection. It’s defined by how you respond when things go wrong. In this episode, Tina Baxter breaks down how strong leaders take ownership, recover with intention, and actually build trust through their mistakes and how not lose it. 🎧 Episode Highlights 💡 Failure is Part of Leadership—Not the End of It Leadership comes with responsibility, and with that responsibility comes inevitable missteps. Many leaders carry the internal pressure of: “If I mess up, I’ll lose respect.” But in reality? 👉 Avoiding accountability is what damages trust—not the mistake itself. Real-world example: A nurse manager creates a flawed staffing schedule that leaves the team overwhelmed. Weak leadership deflects blame. Strong leadership says: “I missed this—and that’s on me. Let’s fix it.” That moment becomes a defining leadership opportunity. 🚫 Common Leadership Mistakes When Things Go Wrong When leaders feel exposed, they often default to reaction instead of intention. Here are four common traps: 1. Deflection Shifting blame to others or circumstances → Erodes trust immediately 2. Silence Avoiding the issue altogether → Creates frustration and disconnect 3. Over-Explaining Justifying instead of owning → Feels like excuses, not leadership 4. Emotional Overcorrection Falling into guilt or self-doubt → Forces the team to manage your emotions 👉 Key insight: Leadership is not about protecting your image—it’s about modeling accountability. ✅ What Strong Leaders Do Instead Great leaders turn mistakes into momentum. Here’s how: 1. Acknowledge Quickly Address the issue early—don’t let it linger 2. Own It Fully No excuses. No deflection. Just clarity 3. Recognize the Impact Acknowledge how your actions affected others 4. Provide a Path Forward Communicate what will change moving ahead 5. Lead Forward Confidently Learn the lesson. Don’t stay stuck in the mistake 🗣️ Example of Leadership in Action Here’s what ownership sounds like in real time: “Team, I want to address yesterday’s staffing issue. I missed a key detail, and that’s on me. I know that created extra stress, and I take responsibility for that. Moving forward, I’m implementing a double-check system to prevent this. I appreciate how you all stepped up—and I’m committed to doing better.” 👉 Clear. Accountable. Forward-focused. 🔄 Why Owning Mistakes Builds Trust Contrary to what many believe: 👉 Taking ownership doesn’t weaken your leadership, it strengthens it. Your team is watching for: * Authenticity * Accountability * Consistency When you model those behaviors, you create: * Psychological safety * Open communication * A culture of growth Business example: A nurse entrepreneur launches a program that underperforms. Instead of ignoring it, she shares: “This didn’t go as planned. Here’s what we learned and here’s how we’re pivoting.” That transparency builds trust and invites collaboration. 🔑 Reframing Failure as Leadership Equity Every time you: * Own your mistakes * Communicate clearly * Improve your systems 👉 You are building leadership equity. Your team begins to see you as: * Trustworthy * Self-aware * Growth-driven And that matters far more than appearing flawless. 🔥 5 Key Takeaways 1. Mistakes are inevitable, but avoidance is optional Your response defines your leadership. 2. Ownership builds trust faster than perfection ever will People respect honesty over image. 3. Silence and blame destroy credibility quickly Address issues directly and early. 4. Impact matters more than intent What happened outweighs what you meant. 5. Bouncing back is a leadership skill And it’s one you can strengthen over time. 🚀 Call to Action If this conversation challenged you, or called you higher, then it’s time to step into your next level of leadership. Inside The Nurse Shark Academy, we help nurse entrepreneurs: * Lead with confidence and clarity * Strengthen decision-making skills * Build businesses rooted in integrity and strategy 👉 Ready to grow as a leader and stop second-guessing yourself? Join us inside The Nurse Shark Academy. ⭐ Loved This Episode? If this episode spoke to you: * Subscribe to the show * Share it with another nurse leader * Leave a review to help us continue bringing powerful conversations your way 🎙️ Final Thought 👉 You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. 👉 You just have to be willing to own it and grow from it. We’ll see you next time on The Nurse Shark Academy Show. Join The Nurse Shark Academy If you’re ready to grow as a leader, elevate your income, and build a career that actually aligns with your purpose, then The Nurse Shark Academy is where your next chapter begins. Inside, you’ll find: * Leadership training designed for nurses • Business coaching for those ready to launch or grow • Community support from ambitious nurse professionals • Workshops, resources, and mentorship that accelerate your success You’ve spent your career taking care of others. It’s time to invest in your own growth, your own leadership, and your own legacy. Visit TheNurseSharkAcademy.biz and take the next step toward becoming the leader you were meant to be. Thanks for spending this time with me. Share this episode with a nurse leader who needs a reminder of their potential, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes that help you lead, grow, and thrive. Until next time, keep leading with purpose and power. As always, thank you for listening to The Nurse Shark Academy Show, where we are experts in nursing and experts in business. Subscribe to our channel and download our podcast wherever you get your podcast such as Podbean, Apple, Samsung, Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and more. If you are nurse entrepreneur or business leader who would be interested in coming on the show, contact us at thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com [thenursesharkacademyshow@baxterprofessionalservices.com] or visit our website at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/]. Pick up a copy of our e-book, Guide for Nurse Entrepreneurs at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/category/all-products]. Join us for our upcoming events and training programs. Our videos, blogs, and course offerings can be found on our website. Become a member of The Nurse Shark Academy to launch your nurse owned business today at https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/ [https://www.thenursesharkacademy.biz/] Interested in starting your own podcast with Podbean? Check out our affiliate links here to get a great price. Unlimited Hosting Plan: https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark [https://www.podbean.com/thenurseshark] Business Plan: https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark [https://www.podbean.com/pro/thenurseshark]

6 de abr de 202614 min

S4E85 How one nurse turned burnout into power as a modern nurse w/Emily Knife

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