10 practical productivity tips for speech pathologists in private practice – “Be productive, not busy”
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10 practical productivity tips for speech pathologists in private practice – “Be productive, not busy”

Respect your own time so others will, too.  1. Use ‘timeboxing’/time-blocking. Schedule each part of your day. Be specific about each activity in each time block, including breaks (e.g. “Session planning”; “Emails”; “Call X”; “Coffee break” etc.). Stick to your plan for both work AND rest. 2. Do one thing at a time. (Multi-tasking is a…

5 practical ways for SLPs to deal with uncertainty in private practice
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5 practical ways for SLPs to deal with uncertainty in private practice

Things can feel out of control. Rising inflation and interest rates. Staff shortages. Long waiting lists. Reporting deadlines. Work-life-family pressures. Life in private practice is messy!  We’re wired to fear the unknown; and many SLPs love order and control. But uncertainty and possibility are two sides of the same coin. Most things that matter –…

How to navigate conflict with other people
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How to navigate conflict with other people

Interpersonal conflicts are common. They can make us worry and react in regrettable ways that make us feel bad about ourselves. Sometimes, we withdraw from relationships, which is also not good for us. Conflict with people can lead to lots of bad outcomes: reduced focus and creativity, worse decision making, and unhappy relationships. None of…

SLP leaders should tell their employees they appreciate them more often!
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SLP leaders should tell their employees they appreciate them more often!

In a recent study, almost 30% of employees reported that they had not received any recognition over the last year. Atrocious! Leaders who tell their employees that they appreciate them are perceived as being better at collaboration and teamwork, accepting feedback, building relationships, and motivating staff. To improve morale, productivity, performance, client satisfaction, and employee…

Difficulty professional conversations: tips to help control emotions
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Difficult professional conversations: tips to help control emotions

Many Speech Language Pathologists in private practice are people pleasers, overworked and under-resourced. Disagreements about priorities, caseloads, workloads and feedback are inevitable. They can feel threatening and stressful.  When threatened, many of us switch to “fight or flight” mode, making it hard to think rationally and professionally. We can implement strategies to interrupt this physical…

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