The big picture: Loneliness at work is still far too common in our profession; and the evidence suggests it’s not because of remote work arrangements, a lack of teamwork, personal “neediness”, or our personalities! Why it matters: Work loneliness increases risks for: Zoom in: Some of the economic, demographic and technological factors contributing to loneliness…
In 2025, SLPs must collaborate more with paediatricians, OTs, psychologists, physios, exercise physiologists, learning support teams, and other health & education professionals. The big picture: To support children and adults with functional communication challenges, multidisciplinary collaboration has always been an important part of good practice. But it’s never been more important to build your networks…
The big picture: Most SLPs seek to add new services, projects, and workflows to improve the quality of their work for clients. But what if – instead – we asked ourselves: “What can I get rid of?” Why it matters: “Addition sickness” describes unnecessary rules, procedures, communications, tools, and tasks that grow over time, increase…
The big picture: Too many senior SLPs in private practice get stuck offering too many types of services for too many populations of clients. This ignores the theory of comparative advantage, lowers overall service quality, and contributes to burnout. Zoom in: As you progress into leadership positions, choose opportunities that allow you to dedicate time…
The big picture: For lots of reasons, many SLPs are reluctant to ask for help when they need it. Some SLPs end up out of their depth, stressed out, and in trouble. Why SLPs don’t ask for help: Why it matters: Going it alone is unhealthy and unsustainable. It’s unsafe for clients and colleagues. It’s…
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