Introductions, logistics and what "better" actually means

Tell Clare what you think here! (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2625442/fa...) Want to become a more confident, competent occupational therapist but don't know exactly where to focus your learning and professional development? Episode Summary: In this debut episode of the How to Be a Better OT podcast, host and "Your OT Tutor" founder Clare Batkin introduces her mission to make professional development simple, practical, and worth it for OTs. Clare shares her 17-year journey through diverse clinical settings and unveils her signature framework: The Foundations of OT Success. Whether you are a student, a new grad, or an experienced clinician, this podcast will help you develop the core skills you need to excel and love what you do. Key Takeaways: • Meet Your Host: Learn about Clare's diverse 17-year OT career, spanning from acute ICU to community NDIS, and how her passion for clinical education led to the creation of Your OT Tutor. • The Foundations of OT Success: A high-level breakdown of the core skills every OT needs, from "Thinking like an OT" and "Being an OT Detective," to solving problems that change lives. • The Missing Link in OT Education: Discover why Foundation 1, "Empower Yourself," is the crucial first step for providing the energy and brain space needed for developing as an OT. • A Sneak Peek at the Podcast: Find out what to expect in Series 1 ("How-To" guides for core OT skills) and Series 2 (Clare’s take on hot topics in the OT world).   Links & Resources Mentioned: • Take the Free Self-Reflection Quiz (https://yott.au/quiz) to identify your learning priorities based on the Foundations of OT Success • Access the free Your OT Tutor Learning Library (https://yott.au/learninglibrary) , featuring over 100 resources for OTs and allied health professionals • Connect with Clare and sign-up for her LinkedIn newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...) here • Join Clare on Echo (https://myecho.com.au/) , the new social media platform exclusively for allied health professionals If you found this introduction helpful, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow OT who wants to grow in their career!  Want to continue learning with Clare? Here are your options: • Check out my FREE Learning Library (https://yott.au/learninglibrary) full of resources and courses • Sign-up for one-on-one or group training and support (https://yott.au/services) • Book a time for a chat (https://link.tekmatix.com/widget/book...) to see how I can help • Sign-up for a Your OT Tutor membership (https://yott.au/membership) • Follow me on social media (https://yott.au/clarebatkinlinktree) – vist my Linktree for the links you need!