Today's episode is a re-release from the former podcast (before the rebrand)...an oldie but a goodie. I'm sharing some of the ways that physical clutter contributes to your distraction and unease and, more importantly, simple tips you can use TODAY to begin clearing out the clutter.

As we kick off 2024, my thoughts are centered around new projects, ideas, goals, etc. This year, there are three things that I'm testing out on my journey of personal and professional growth. Tune in to hear what they are, why I think they will be game changers for me, and to explore what you can try on your own journey!

As the year draws to a close, gather around for a cozy end-of-year reflection where I don't hold back! I'm sharing my biggest successes and challenges from the year and what I learned from them. This is an episode for the nosy folk (that would be me!) 😂 as well as those who love to journal or reflect on their own year. Pop in those earbuds and let's dive in!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of marketing your SLP private practice? You're not alone! In this episode, the final part of our five-part series, I share my practical, time-saving tips and tricks that make marketing less daunting and more consistent.

Most of the SLPs I work with say they don't like marketing because they went to school for speech pathology, not business ownership. I get it! Believe it or not, though, marketing can be fun, exciting, and easy.

In today's episode, you will learn:

• how to determine your ideal client(s)

• how to identify your referral partners

• what marketing information to keep track of

• the 4 pillars of "marketing time"

• how to overcome your fear of marketing

• how to modify any system to keep it new and exciting (for my fellow ADHD'ers out there!)

Be sure to listen to the end where I share a special invitation to join me and marketing expert Becki Fellin for a deeper look into how to create a simple marketing plan that works for you.

How can a busy speech-language pathologist conquer marketing, even with a jam-packed schedule? We're diving into this vital question with Becki Fellin, a marketing expert with a knack for crafting winning strategies. In this interview, we discuss the value of leveraging client testimonials, how to select the "best" marketing platforms, and why marketing should never be an afterthought, regardless of how busy you are.

As a busy mom and small business owner, Becki understands first-hand the importance of using quick yet effective marketing strategies. Tune in to hear Becki's practical tips for how to establish an online presence and engage with your target audience so you can get the most out of your time and money when it comes to growing your business.

You can learn more about Becki Fellin and BFellin Studio at bfellinstudio.com or by connecting with Becki on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn @BFellinStudio.

How many times have you struggled to write an evaluation report quickly, efficiently, and with little stress? If the answer is anything more than "a few times," today's episode is a must-listen.

Out of all the challenges that come up in coaching sessions with speech pathologists, evaluation reports are one of the biggest sources of time and energy stress.

In today's episode, you will learn the following:

• Why we need a system for evaluations

• Why you're behind on evaluations

• How to create a system for evaluations

• Strategies to write evaluation reports faster

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Session notes--we know they're necessary, but as busy clinicians they can feel like one more thing on a never-ending To Do List.

What if I told you that it's possible to write a session note with very little time and energy? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a simple, effective system for taking session notes that will not only save you time but also reduce the stress that we often experience when it comes to documentation.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why systems are crucial to getting more done in less time

• The most common reasons speech pathologists and other clinicians fall behind in documentation

• Five questions to answer to create your own customized system for session notes

• My own streamlined system for session notes that has saved me time and helped me stay on track with paperwork

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In Part 2 of the Systems Series, I'm diving in to how to create a simple system for planning your therapy sessions. Whether you are a new speech-language pathologist or a seasoned SLP, planning your sessions can help save you time and reduce feelings of confusion and overwhelm.

This episode covers:

• Why We ALL Benefit From Systems

• The Key Components of an Effective Lesson Plan

• How to Tailor This System for Your Unique Learning Style

1. FREE Download: Sample Lesson Plan Template

Feeling overwhelmed with managing your Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? Let's change that! Welcome to the first episode of this five-part series all about systems to simplify your day as a busy speech pathologist.

Keeping track of your continuing education hours can feel daunting, especially when your workday is packed with back-to-back sessions and little-to-no documentation time. Creating a system to track your hours can reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm--and it can help prevent you from scrambling at the last minute to find workshops and webinars to meet your hours!

In this episode, I discuss different organizations with their unique requirements, such as ASHA's new two-hour cultural competency mandate. I'm sharing tips on how to stay on top of deadlines, manage costs, and plan your hours in a way that suits your personality, learning style, and lifestyle. Start streamlining your work as a speech pathologist today so you can continue to create your own version of work-life harmony!

In today's episode, I'm sitting down for a candid interview with author and fellow SLP Mindy Hudon. Tune in to learn about Mindy's unique journey from providing services in the medical setting, to creating a clock for young children, to becoming a published author, to co-establishing a private practice specializing in executive functioning skills for children!!

Mindy's experience as a school-based SLP provided her many opportunities to witness firsthand the executive functioning challenges that students face as well as the heavy workload and time constraints that SLPs struggle with. Mindy shares some of her best tips for any speech pathologist struggling with that old familiar saying of "so much to do, so little time."

Make sure to listen to the end where Mindy tells you exactly how you can enter to win one of her "Bee a Time Keeper" clocks if you're attending ASHA this year. (I have one and love it!)

In today's episode, I am peeling back the curtain in my business and sharing 10 time management lessons I learned while hosting my first virtual planning event.

Tune in to hear the mistakes I made, the road bumps I hit, and the successes I had as I was creating my 2024 Planning Event.

I'm covering everything from mindset to strategy. Each lesson is something you can apply to your own time management journey, especially when it comes to tackling some of your biggest goals. Let's dive in!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with an endless To Do List running through your brain? Do you struggle with keeping track of all the things you have to do as an SLP, a mom, and a spouse? That's exactly why I created The Time Bucket System and I

m sharing it with you today. Once you start implementing this simple three-step system, you'll wonder how you managed your time without it. Grab the Time Buckets Resource here and get started today!

Don't miss out on the live Virtual Planning Event for 2024. Together on October 27, 2023, well set your goals for 2024 and map out a plan for how to achieve them. All who join will have complimentary access to my Q1 2024 Digital Planner as well as the digital planner for the entire year before it goes on sale to the public. Sign up here!

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**Learn more about working together for free.

Most people think that the benefit of productivity coaching is that it allows you to get more done in less time. While that may be one of the byproducts of productivity coaching, I don't believe that it's the most important result. Today I am sharing five unexpected benefits of better time management skills. These are things I've experienced firsthand and things my clients have shared in sessions. If you know you want more control over your schedule, but you think the struggle to get there won't be worth it, then this episode is for you.

Today’s episode is a little dose of tough love for those of us (myself included!) who need to hear it. Over the past several years, I’ve started becoming more aware of the lies that we tell ourselves when it comes to managing our time and how those lies keep us stuck. Today I’m sharing the five most common misconceptions we have about time management and what they tell us about where we’re at in our productivity journey.

This episode is designed to challenge your understanding of productivity and unmask the dangers of the "just getting through the day" mindset that might be keeping you from engaging with what truly matters.