For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in private practice, professionalism has never been more important. Here’s why: “Professionalism” is a combination of knowledge, skills, trustworthiness, and altruism found in those who commit themselves to a life of service to others. Because of our knowledge and expertise, SLPs have social prestige, asymmetrical power over clients and families, and…
“I need a blood test”* Lots of people have never met a speech pathologist. Some have a rough idea of what we do, often along the lines of: “Oh, you work with kids with speech impediments, right?” Others have absolutely no idea. And fair enough. There are loads of professions I know little or nothing…
In a world that, increasingly, seems to reward wannabes, amateurs and charlatans, “Turning Pro” in any field of work is hard. Staying Pro is even harder. In this, our third and final instalment, we give speech pathologists 9 more tips to do just that. Here are Parts 1 and 2 to check out. On with the tips!…
So, having implemented each of the professional private practice habits discussed in Part 1, it’s now time to step it up a gear! So here are nine more habits to improve the professionalism of your private practice. Again, these are based on Steven Pressfield‘s excellent tome, with practical examples of what I have done to…
To succeed in private practice, we know that we need to be professional. But what does this actually mean? Ethical? Of course. But being ethical isn’t enough to keep you in business for long. Steven Pressfield has published a small book that packs a big punch: “Turning Pro”. He says that turning pro is a…
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