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The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy TrailblazersEpisode 8: Coaching as an OT in Corporate Settings - Functional to Optimal with Guest Jill Garaffa Join Jill Garaffa and I in an expansive discussion about how occupational therapists and coaching. Jill shares her vision for a professional disruption where finding OTs in on staff becomes the norm in corporate settings. We are well equipped to work with individuals and organizations, transforming functional to optimal. Jill is a licensed occupational therapist in New Jersey, USA and an ICF-credentialed professional certified coach. Jill and I discuss different perspectives on qualifications, certifications and differentiation when it comes to OTs engaging in coaching work. She shares her journey of stepping out of the more traditional medical m...
2023-03-2851 min
OT CoachesLow Cost Options to Learn Coaching Part IIThis is part two of our two-part series on understanding low cost options to learn coaching skills.
In this episode, we unpack a few courses & training programs that can get you started on your OT Coaching career without breaking the bank!
Option #1
Udemy.com. Disclaimer: I do not "endorse" Udemy as a high-quality training or even a legitimate "accredited" training, however: it meets basic criteria for being a very low cost and low time commitment training. If you are simply interested in watching some videos to understand basic life coaching concepts, the udemy trainings...
2022-11-1219 minOT CoachesLow Cost Options to Begin to Learn Coaching, Part IThis is part one of a two part series where we will discuss some low cost ways to begin learning coaching skills. I do not recommend that anyone launch into a coaching certification training as a first step. While I highly recommend coach training & certification, it is a costly & time consuming process. Starting with books and shorter workshops & courses is a great way to get started.
In this episode, we will breakdown my top three book recommendations that are great places to start as an OT that's interested in learning coaching skills.
The books are as...
2022-11-1213 min
OT CoachesWhich coaching certification should I pursue?When you are finally ready to get formal training & certification in coaching, the options can seem endless and overwhelming. In this episode I will break down my top 3 recommendations for certifications that are great options for OT's. ICF credential; BCC credential & the NBC-HWC credential.
The first place to start is the ICF (this is the global standard for coaching). If you are interested in pursuing the other two credentials, check & be sure that the school you want is also accredited by the ICF (this will save you time, energy & money down the road). Not all BCC or...
2022-06-0923 minOT CoachesDo I need to be certified in order to coach?In this episode we will answer the question as to when you do and when you do not need to be certified as a coach.
Technically speaking no one ever "needs" to be certified as a coach---anyone, in theory at least, can hang a shingle and call themselves a 'life coach'. However--the rules are a little different if you also hold a clinical license, which we do as OT's.
Many factors depend on how you plan to use coaching---If you will practice only inside the domain of the medical model or educational model, inside the fr...
2022-06-0316 minOT CoachesMentoring versus Coaching: Similarities & DifferencesIn today's episode we will be talking about the similarities and differences of coaching & mentoring. The two terms tend to be used interchangeably and do have a lot overlaps. However, there are distinct differences that can provide both opportunities as well as limitations with each type of OT Coaching.
2022-04-2627 minOT CoachesWhen is it "Occupational Therapy" and when is it "Consulting"Coaching & consulting are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two different things. In this episode we review the coaching model--which starts from a place of function and takes people to optimal. Then we discuss the medical model in the context of OT, where we start with dysfunction----when there IS something wrong and our OT skills can make a difference.
When is it therapy and when is it consulting? We talk about the difference between hands-on, direct OT and using your OT skills in the capacity as an "OT Consultant".
2022-03-0414 minOT CoachesWhen is it "Occupational Therapy" and when is it "Coaching"? How to know the difference.In this episode we discuss the key distinctions of how to know when you are doing OT and when you are doing coaching.
Many therapists want to offer coaching as a side hustle to their traditional therapy practices. Knowing the difference between the two types of services is critical for any licensed professional.
A few key points:
1. You CAN incorporate coaching skills into a therapy session
2. You CAN NOT incorporate therapy skills into a coaching session
Listen in for some specific di...
2022-02-2322 minOT CoachesUnderstanding the difference between the Medical Model and the Coaching ModelIn this episode we discuss the main distinctions between the medical model (traditional occupational therapy) and the coaching model.
2022-02-1719 minOT CoachesUnderstanding the difference between therapy, coaching & consultingThe term "Coaching" can be used in many different ways with different populations. In this episode we will distinguish the difference between therapy, coaching & consulting.
2022-02-1412 minOT CoachesMy StoryIn this episode, you will hear my story--from the beginning as a new graduate OT in 1991 to today, 2022, being a full time OT Coach for corporations and other OT Professionals.
2022-02-1323 min
OTs Get Paid PodcastS2 E20 - Marketing Yourself as an OT Coach with Jill GaraffaI hear it over and over again… OTs feel stifled by the insurance-dictated scope of practice.I’d even wager that this narrow treatment scope is a primary cause of burnout in OT. (You can probably relate?)💥 OTs are made for so much more!More than ADLs More than handwriting More than 60 minute, weekly sessionsOTs have the perfect blend of knowledge and skills to improve people’s lives like no other profession… but breaking past the insurance barrier is a beast!
2022-02-081h 00OT CoachesOT Coaches Podcast TrailerWelcome to the OT Coaches Podcast! If you are an Occupational Therapist and you are also a Coach or you are interested in Coaching, THIS is your podcast! Welcome!
2022-01-2601 min