4d. From GP to CEO: Managing Growth Without Burning Out and Building High-Performing Teams
Tracks
Stream 4
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| 14:05 - 14:50 |
Details
As practice owners, we’re often caught between two worlds — caring for patients and running a complex business. Many of us start with passion but end up overwhelmed, doing too much and leading too little. This presentation shares a real-world story of transformation: how YourGP@Canberra grew from a single-site practice to a multi-site organisation by shifting from doing to leading.
Dr John Deery unpacks the lessons learned in moving from GP to CEO — building systems that support accountability, developing leaders within the team, and embedding purpose into daily work. The session explores how to delegate decisions confidently, build dashboards that make results visible, and create psychological safety while holding people to high standards.
Drawing on frameworks from Patrick Lencioni, David Marquet, and coaching best-practice, John will show how clarity of purpose, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement (Kaizen) can transform burnout-prone teams into self-driven ones.
Speaker
Dr John Deery
Founder
YourGP
From GP to CEO: Managing Growth Without Burning Out and Building High-Performing Teams
14:05 - 14:50Biography
Dr John Deery is the CEO of YourGP, a multi-site general practice group based in Canberra. He works closely with GP owners to build high-performing, values-driven practices that prioritise clinical excellence, strong culture, and sustainable profitability.
With extensive experience in practice growth, property development, governance, and contractor engagement, John focuses on creating systems that enable doctors to do their best work while improving patient outcomes. He is particularly interested in organisational health, leadership development, and the thoughtful use of technology and AI to enhance general practice operations.
John is passionate about helping practice owners think strategically, build cohesive teams, and develop businesses that are both financially sound and deeply aligned with their purpose.
Mr Richard Hart
Founder
Australian GP Alliance
From GP to CEO: Managing Growth Without Burning Out and Building High-Performing Teams
14:05 - 14:50Biography
