Ep. 31: Find Your Flow - Explore Your OT Business Through the Kawa Model

Ep. 31: Find Your Flow - Explore Your OT Business Through the Kawa Model

Author: Carlyn Neek - OT Entrepreneur Coach, Educator, Founder of ACTivate Vitality September 23, 2024 Duration: 23:03

SPECIAL WORKSHOP-STYLE EPISODE. Listen and use the companion workbook (linked below), to explore your occupational therapy business through the Kawa Model.

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We are applying, the Kawa Model, an innovative occupational therapy model from Japan to assess and enhance the life flow of your OT business. By visualizing your professional journey as a river, I hope you'll build awareness of your values, workflows, log jams, and be able chart a course towards an expansive and fulfilling future.

Listen to the podcast anytime and then download the PDF workbook to reflect on your own business life flow. With these two parts together, you'll be guided through reflective exercises designed to provide insights into your priorities, environment, obstacles, and the influential factors shaping your business. Whether you're driving, walking, or making dinner, listen in to start your journey towards greater clarity and vitality in your OT career which is an imporant part of your life.

I share how I've reflected on my own journey through this process to help you consider what this might look like.


This episode promises not only to deepen your understanding of your business flow but to inspire actionable steps towards a more balanced and thriving OT practice.

As always, be brave OTs!


Hosted by Carlyn Neek, an OT entrepreneur coach and educator, The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy Trailblazers is a space for honest dialogue about the evolving landscape of occupational therapy. This isn't about abstract theory; it's grounded in the real-world experiences of practitioners who are actively reshaping their careers and the profession itself. Each conversation delves into what it means to build a meaningful practice, whether that's in clinical settings, through entrepreneurial ventures, or by advocating for systemic change. You'll hear stories of navigating challenges, redefining success beyond burnout, and discovering innovative ways to serve clients. The discussions naturally weave together the science of occupational therapy with the practicalities of business and the social impact of the work. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a candid mentorship circle, one that values curiosity and growth over perfection. It’s for OTs who are ready to examine their assumptions, try new approaches, and find a deeper sense of fulfillment in their professional journey. Carlyn brings her perspective as the founder of ACTivate Vitality to these interviews, fostering talks that are both supportive and provocatively thoughtful, always aimed at empowering therapists to live their mission more fully.
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