the gO geTters podcast: Influencing Occupational Therapy Practice Through Leadership Skills

Welcome to the gO-geTters Podcast where aspiring occupational therapists take the lead! Sponsored by the University of Central Arkansas Occupational Therapy Department, this engaging podcast features third-year students sharing insights from their journey through rigorous clinical rotations and coursework focused on leadership and communication skills. Join us for eight enlightening episodes that delve into how effective leadership influences occupational therapy practice. Each student-hosted episode showcases their understanding and application of essential skills, exploring real-world scenarios, innovative strategies, and the profound impact of leadership on patient care and professional collaboration. Whether you're a current OT student, a seasoned practitioner, or simply curious about the field, the Go-Getters Podcast offers valuable perspectives that inspire and empower. Tune in as we discuss the future of occupational therapy through the lens

the gO geTters podcast: Influencing Occupational Therapy Practice Through Leadership Skills is a education podcast hosted by Lynne Hollaway, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Adaptability, Resiliency, and Visionary Change

  Nov 11, 202543 minS0

  <p>In this season finale, Allie, Colby, Madison, Callie, and Maisie take on adaptability, resiliency, and visionary change—the highest form of leadership. Featuring insight from Dr. Rhett Matthews (OTD ’23), now a district-level leader, this episode explores what it takes to not just manage change but truly transform through it. Listeners will hear how resilience isn’t something we’re handed—it’s something we build through experience and effort. With research showing these traits are both essential and most often lacking in healthcare, this discussion challenges future leaders to stay adaptable, stay inspired, and keep leading forward.</p><p><br/></p><p>C...

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  Critical Thinking and Decision-Making In Complex situations

  Nov 4, 202547 minS1

  <p>Mackenzie, Skylar, Brooke, Morgan, and Lauren examine how critical thinking drives both clinical reasoning and everyday leadership in OT. After a “locked car” riddle, they compare classroom cases to fieldwork decision-making; contrast critical thinking vs. clinical reasoning; and reflect on practice habits (mulligans, self-awareness, Toglia’s just-right challenge). Guest perspectives include clinic leader Alexa Corley, OTR/L, plus faculty input from Dr. Ryan (OT) and Dr. Larimore (PT). The group ties these skills to the Iron Triangle (access, cost, quality) and hosts a respectful, mixed-view discussion on AI—where it can help, where it can harm, and why professional judgment...

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  Diversity, Generational Awareness, and Cultural Humility

  Oct 27, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In this episode, UCA OTD students tackle diversity, cultural humility, and generational awareness in occupational therapy. Joined by Dr. Letitia Gaither-Davis (Therapeutic Focus), they discuss:</p>Why there are no occupations without culture and how humility deepens client careWhat generational trends reveal about leadership, motivation, and work–life balanceHow inclusive practice shapes access within the Iron Triangle of healthcare<p>Through personal stories, fieldwork examples, and a few powerful one-liners, this episode invites you to reflect, self-check, and lead with empathy in every space you enter.</p><p>References<br/>Agner, J. (2020). Moving from cultural competence to cultural humility in...

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  Teamwork, Followership, and Collaboration

  Oct 24, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this lively episode of the Go-Getters Podcast, the UCA OTD Class of 2026 explores teamwork, followership, and collaboration — the trio that keeps every great healthcare team moving forward.<br/> Join Kennedy, Olivia, Gracie, Lauren, and Shayla as they share lessons from the clinic, reflections from their interview with nurse leader Briny, and a few laughs along the way.</p><p>Through their conversation, the group reveals how shared leadership builds trust, how followership fuels collaboration, and how redefining what leadership looks like can be quietly healing — especially for those whose strengths don’t always fit the traditional mold.<b> </b></p><p...

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  Communication and Interpersonal Influence

  Oct 11, 202545 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Go-Getters Podcast, the UCA OTD Class of 2026 takes on Communication and Interpersonal Influence with insight, humor, and honesty. Join Madeline, Ashlyn, Sarah, Courtney, and Amberly as they break down why communication is more than talking—it’s connection, clarity, and compassion in action.</p><p>With special guest Luke Nipper from Camp Aldersgate, the team explores the art of listening, the challenge of “complicated communicators,” and the ethics of how we speak and lead in healthcare. From fieldwork stories to real-world examples, this episode is a reminder that how we communicate can shape trust, teamwork...

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