Episode 7: Reframing Uncertainty as a Superpower With Guest Brad Williams

We all know the uncertainty that surrounds our profession, how we communicate it to others, how we define our scope and impact, how others see our value. Yet I think we deeply know our value and purpose as OTs.

In my role supporting OTs in their personal and professional development, I know that this uncertainty sometimes undermines the confidence of OTs, particularly when stepping out of traditional roles and into private practice or emerging roles.

What if we reframe that uncertainty as an opportunity rather than a problem?

What if we look at it as a way to explore with our clients rather than dictating a path based on our “expert recommendations”?

In this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, Brad Williams and I dive into the world of occupational therapy and explore how to stand firm in the values of OT and lean into the uncertainty that naturally arises. Brad is an Australian OT and founder of The Becoming Collective, an online community of occupational therapists who are trying to reconnect with the roots of their profession and understand what occupational therapy means to them as individuals.

In this interview, Brad shares his insights on the importance of being brave and leaning into uncertainty, the value of understanding your own values and ways of seeing the world, and the role of occupational therapy in nature. He also talks about his vision for The Becoming Collective and how he connects with his own values by creating a community of OTs who are cruising in a similar direction and sharing tools to support each other.

Brad and I share a philosophy about doing things imperfectly so that we can learn and grow in the process of implementation and co-creation with our clients, be they traditional recipients of OT services or the OTs in our communities.

Join us as we explore the world of occupational therapy and discover the power of embracing uncertainty and leaning into our values.

If you're interested in connecting with me, I'd love to hear from you at cneek@balanceworksot.ca or on Facebook

As of mid-March 2023, Brad is opening up enrolment for The Becoming Collective so be sure to check it out if you're curious.

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