In this episode of Pharmacist Diaries, I had the pleasure of diving deeper into Shilpa Patel's incredible journey of building and nurturing a team of ten pharmacists in her GP practice. Shilpa, a pharmacist & entrepreneur, shared her insights and strategies on how she transformed her passion for career development into purpose. This is a 3-part series so make sure you tune into all the episodes and you will gain so much insight into the world of GP practice from this incredibly talented and inspiring pharmacist. Shilpa's journey began with her transition from community pharmacy to a GP practice role, where she quickly realised the need for additional pharmacists to support the workload of GPs. Over the years, she strategically recruited pharmacists who shared her values and vision, creating a team that excelled in various specialist areas. What stood out in Shilpa's approach was her focus on building trust and implementing protocols to streamline processes and enhance patient care. She emphasised the importance of understanding each pharmacist's strengths and finding roles that allowed them to excel, ultimately creating a cohesive and high-performing team. Shilpa's leadership style, rooted in kindness and genuine care for her team's well-being, has fostered a supportive and positive work environment. She implemented unique initiatives such as daily meditation sessions and regular team-building activities, where the team come together to learn, connect, and grow. Through her dedication to creating a nurturing and fulfilling workplace, Shilpa has not only transformed the lives of her team members but also set a standard for effective leadership in the pharmacy profession. Her story serves as an inspiration for pharmacists looking to build strong and happy teams while making a meaningful impact in their practice. Join us in the next episode as we delve into Shilpa's journey towards partnership and leadership within the GP practice setting, exploring the challenges and rewards of taking on new roles and responsibilities. Stay tuned for more insights and motivation from Shilpa's remarkable career journey. SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you’ll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You’ll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. ⁠https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/⁠ Healf is offering my podcast listeners a 10% discount on all their products. Use the following link to purchase products and the discount code will be applied at checkout. ⁠https://healf.com/?snowball=ANISHA11032⁠   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: As I continue to grow and evolve this podcast, I am committed to bringing you inspiring and empowering content. But in order to do that, I need your support. I've set up a Buy Me a Coffee donation page where you have the opportunity donate a coffee (£5). You'll be helping us invest in the infrastructure, equipment, and team needed to take Pharmacist Diaries to the next level. With your help, we can continue to inspire and empower pharmacists around the world, and create a community that supports and uplifts one another.⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pharmdiaries⁠ CONNECT WITH SHILPA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpapharmacist/ Website: https://askshilpa.com Follow me on⁠ My Website⁠,⁠ YouTube⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ LinkedIn⁠, and/or⁠ Twitter⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you’d like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at [email protected].