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The episode features Claire, a new graduate occupational therapist, preparing for her first OT role. Claire shares her journey to studying OT and preparing for her new graduate role.
The discussion covers:
Transition Challenges: Moving from student to professional, imposter syndrome, and learning to manage professional relationships and caseloads.
Strengths & Growth Areas: Recognizing her strong communication and relationship-building skills while navigating new industry-specific expectations.
Time & Caseload Management: Strategies such as the "client snapshot tool" for tracking cases and separating general admin from clinical management tasks.
Self-Care & Boundaries: Managing cognitive fatigue, avoiding perfectionism, setting boundaries around work-life balance, and strategies to prevent burnout.
Confidence in Clinical Decision-Making: Encouraging Claire to trust her knowledge, present her reasoning when asking questions, and recognize her growth throughout the year.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
Resources to download:
Early Career Clinical Confidence resource
Client Snapshot tool
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In this episode, "Franco" opens up about his journey in leadership, addressing imposter syndrome while supporting therapists with diverse learning needs.
We explore how to manage professional growth conversations and provide constructive feedback in the workplace.
This session offers strategies for fostering team development, handling self-doubt, and navigating leadership challenges with confidence.
It’s a valuable episode for therapists in management roles looking to improve their leadership skills and effectively support their workforce.
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In this episode, "Sarah" and I reflect on the challenges of expansion and explore strategies for ensuring the core of her practice remains intact.
Additionally, we discuss how to foster beautiful team cohesion as her service grows.
This episode is filled with practical ideas, and reflections for therapists seeking to balance growth with maintaining a strong, unified team and a clear clinical focus.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this reflective episode, "Agatha" explores how to provide effective external supervision to therapists across Australia.
Rather than focusing on business growth, the conversation centers on the practical considerations and challenges of offering supervision remotely.
We discuss the logistics, maintaining connection with supervisees, and ensuring high-quality supervision when working with therapists in different locations.
This episode offers valuable insights for those considering or already offering external supervision as part of their practice.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Rosie" shares her journey of navigating private practice while managing chronic illness and neurodiversity.
The session explores ideas surrounding how to streamline services, where to allocate energy and time effectively, and what it means to serve a community in a sustainable way while staying true to your personal and professional values.
Rosie reflects on the challenges of balancing personal health with professional growth, offering valuable insights for others in similar situations.
A reflective episode for OTs considering moving in to private clinical work while managing health concerns.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Kate" shares her experience of professional growth in a leadership role, juggling the many hats of management, leadership, and supervision, while also maintaining a clinical caseload and exploring a new scope of practice.
We discuss strategies for balancing these responsibilities, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring continued growth as both a leader and clinician.
This episode is perfect for therapists stepping into leadership roles who want to manage multiple responsibilities effectively while expanding their clinical expertise.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Chelsea" and I explore strategies for navigating maternity leave while managing a clinical caseload.
We dive into how to plan for a smooth transition, ensure effective client care, and balance personal and professional demands.
We also consider the challenges of leaving a clinical role and ensuring that care is well-managed during transitions when there is not a clear handover option available.
This episode is perfect for clinicians preparing for life transitions while maintaining professional responsibilities.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Rachel" reflects on her transition from an employed role to setting up her own private practice, sharing the challenges she faced in the first year.
We explore the importance of creating a strong business plan, incorporating therapy assistants into her service delivery model, and effectively serving a community while maintaining sustainability.
Rachel offers insights into balancing her new responsibilities as a business owner while ensuring her practice remains focused on providing high-quality care.
A must-listen for anyone considering the leap from employment to entrepreneurship.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Jennifer" shares her experience of managing mixed and diverse caseloads in a regional or remote area.
We explore strategies for navigating the variety of client needs, developing a clear clinical pathways, and building confidence as a clinician in this unique environment.
The episode provides practical advice for therapists looking to create structured clinical approaches while managing the complexities of rural practice.
Perfect for those working in regional areas who want to refine their clinical pathways, manage diverse caseloads and professionally continue to grow while maintaining a primary role as clinician.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Holly" is in the early stages of considering a move into private practice after working in the health sector.
We discuss the key factors to think about when transitioning to private work, including how to make it sustainable, plan for growth, and balance personal goals, such as family demands.
Holly reflects on her long-term goals and the steps she might take to turn those ideas into a future reality.
This episode is perfect for OTs who are exploring the possibility of private practice but aren’t ready to make the leap just yet.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In this episode, "Anne," a new to paediatric OT, looks for guidance on managing her caseload and professional development while ensuring she completes her work within designated work hours.
We explore practical strategies for caseload organisation, time management, and setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Anne shares her experiences and challenges in balancing her professional growth with the demands of a busy pediatric caseload.
This episode is perfect for OTs aiming to stay efficient and grow their practice while preserving personal time.
Hosted Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia www.theotcoach.au
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In the first episode of OT Coaching Confidential, you will meet your host Alyce Svensk and hear an overview of the podcast and its purpose. The series is designed to provide real, honest mentoring sessions for occupational therapists at different stages of their careers. This podcast aims to create a space for OTs to feel connected, supported, and inspired as they navigate their professional journeys.
Each episode will focus on a different OT, offering insights into their professional challenges and growth, allowing others in similar situations to learn and apply the lessons shared.
In this episode you will hear Alyce reflect and share her own professional journey, starting as a pediatric occupational therapist and founding her practice, Sensational Start. Along the way, developing a passion for supporting other therapists, leading workshops, training programs, and various supervision and growth programs. Now, through The OT Coach Australia, Alyce's focus is on mentoring, providing supervision, and empowering therapists to build confidence in their careers—whether in clinical practice, private business, or leadership roles.
Brought to you by The OT Coach Australia.
www.otcoach.au
