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Educate, Empower, Inspire: Elevating Leadership in Occupational Therapy

The World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) released the Global Strategy for the Occupational Therapy Workforce in October 2024, and its seventh strategic direction is Building workforce leadership and planning capacity. This strategy highlights both the problem and the opportunity within our profession: This gap underscores why leadership development in occupational therapy is crucial—and it’s exactly what Function First Coaching is dedicated to addressing. We’re excited to release our Learning & Development Workshop Series, designed to equip occupational therapists with essential leadership skills and

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Mitigating Burnout: Practical Strategies for Healthcare Professionals and Leaders

Burnout is a critical issue in healthcare today, impacting both individuals and entire organizations. Yet too often, the responsibility for preventing burnout is placed solely on the individuals experiencing it—those already stretched thin. While individual strategies are important, real change requires a multi-faceted approach that involves the whole team and leadership, addressing both personal well-being and organizational culture. In a recent webinar, Mitigating Burnout: Tools for Yourself and Your Team, delivered to an audience of 1,500 healthcare professionals in collaboration with MedBridge I

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