
On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teacher... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 248 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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When everything depends on your real-time decisions, you can’t replicate the progress, scale the outcomes, or lead others through your process.
Even when it’s working.
In this episode, I share what that looked like in my own career.
As a speech-l... more
In this episode, I’m sharing my top resources for clinicians to explain why we do what we do in language therapy, and how parents and colleagues can support skills outside of sessions.
I share:
How to answer the dreaded “Is there an app for that?” ... more
When you’re teaching storytelling with students, do your lessons feel kind of…random?
I used to feel like this a lot when I was a school SLP, so if you’ve ever had a “throw spaghetti at the wall” therapy session that felt all over the place, I get i... more
Why are we so obsessed with “storytelling”?
In education, we talk about it when we’re working on language and reading comprehension.
It’s also referred to in sales and copy writing as a tool for generating more leads and customers. And of course, ... more
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This podcast is so informative!! I love listening to Dr. Karen! She’s helped me so much in my speech therapy sessions!
Karen is so knowledgeable! I recommend this podcast to other educators frequently. There are so many great conversations that benefit many educators.
As a Special Education teacher one of my life rules is - when you need help ask the SLP. From executive functioning, language concerns and navigating the complex school world with a complex kid- you get it! Love your guests and your well articulated insights. Thanks for opening your mind and raising your voice so that we can learn more!
I really enjoy the podcast, she articulates very well. Not all topics directly relate to my kids yet but it’s so great to hear her insight. She’s fantastic.
Leadership is an action, not a station. I love how Dr. Karen has redefined what we mean by leaders and empowered more voices in the conversation.
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Aimed at pediatric therapists and educators, the content focuses on enhancing leadership capabilities to improve service delivery for children with diverse learning needs. The discussions cover a wide array of relevant topics, including language, literacy, executive functioning, and collaborative practices within Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. Unique elements include a combination of evidence-based practices, personal anecdotes from Dr. Karen, and expert interviews that aim to boost confidence and effectiveness in supporting students. The insights provided are likely to resonate with professionals seeking to make a significant impact in educational settings by applying innovative strategies and fostering a supportive environm... more
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