De Facto Leaders

If you’re a pediatric therapist or service provider, chances are you do some form of “supervising”, whether it’s in your job title or not.  Part of being an effective clinical leader comes from working as a team and training others to do what we do, so kids can get support across settings.  That’s why it’s important for you to think about how to supervise and mentor others, even if you’re not in an official clinical supervision role.  That’s why in episode 85, I talked about how to navigate clinical supervision in pediatric settings.  I share how to create supervision opportunities, even if supervision isn’t your primary job responsibility, as well as strategies to use to mentor both new and experienced clinicians.   In this episode, I mention the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps pediatric therapists create the freedom to deliver services in a way that truly serves kids. To learn more about how to become a member, visit our enrollment page here. The De Facto Leaders podcast was formerly the “Are they 18 yet?®” podcast. As of November 2022, the name of the show has changed, and we’ve shifted from a focus on parenting to a focus on supporting clinicians and educators to design effective services for kids (but parents are still welcome to listen). Episodes published before November 24, 2022 will still contain some of our old branding. 

Show Notes

If you’re a pediatric therapist or service provider, chances are you do some form of “supervising”, whether it’s in your job title or not.  Part of being an effective clinical leader comes from working as a team and training others to do what we do, so kids can get support across settings.  That’s why it’s important for you to think about how to supervise and mentor others, even if you’re not in an official clinical supervision role.  

That’s why in episode 85, I talked about how to navigate clinical supervision in pediatric settings.  I share how to create supervision opportunities, even if supervision isn’t your primary job responsibility, as well as strategies to use to mentor both new and experienced clinicians. 

In this episode, I mention the School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps pediatric therapists create the freedom to deliver services in a way that truly serves kids. To learn more about how to become a member, visit our enrollment page here. The De Facto Leaders podcast was formerly the “Are they 18 yet?®” podcast. As of November 2022, the name of the show has changed, and we’ve shifted from a focus on parenting to a focus on supporting clinicians and educators to design effective services for kids (but parents are still welcome to listen). Episodes published before November 24, 2022 will still contain some of our old branding. 

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Creators and Guests

RM
Editor
Rose Anne Miguel

What is De Facto Leaders?

On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients. She’ll cover a range of topics designed to help you support students' emotional and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood, including how to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and how to help IEP teams working together to support kids across the day. Whether you want to learn more effective strategies for your therapy session or classroom, be a more influential leader on your team, or find creative ways to use your skills to advance in your career, Dr. Karen has you covered.