OT Coaching Confidential
Episodes
Season 5 Episode 9: Growing a Practice Without Losing Yourself
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of OT Coaching Confidential Season 5, I’m joined by Rochelle, an experienced paediatric occupational therapist who has recentl...
Season 5 Episode 8: Stepping Into Private Practice: Navigating Autonomy, Admin, and Sustainability in Mental Health OT
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I’m joined by Marie, an experienced occupational therapist who has recently transitioned from hospital ...
Season 5 Episode 7: Building a Values-Led Practice: Slowing Down, Backing Yourself, and Letting It Unfold
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce is joined by Sophia, an experienced occupational therapist who is navigating early private practice...
Season 5 Episode 6: The Hidden Skills of Leadership: Supervision, Systems and Accountability
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Jane, an experienced occupational therapist working in a Grade 3 leadership role wit...
Season 5 Episode 5: Serving the Community Beyond the Caseload
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Mary, an occupational therapist running her own private practice across several rura...
Season 5 episode 4: Building Sustainable Mental Health Practice and Growing Into Supervision
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Paige, an occupational therapist working in adult mental health and psychosocial dis...
Season 5 Episode 3: Finding Sustainability in Regional Private Practice
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce is joined by Ruby, an experienced occupational therapist working across a broad regional caseload w...
Season 5 Episode 2: Balancing Clinical Work, Creativity and What Comes Next
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I’m joined by B, an experienced paediatric occupational therapist navigating a demanding and uncertain ...
Season 5 Episode 1: Starting Private Practice with Clinical Experience and Good Intentions
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Elsa, an experienced occupational therapist with over 15 years across hospital, comm...
Building with Intention: Supervision, Sustainability and Leading Well with "Ezra"
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Ezra an occupational therapist and small practice owner who’s committed to doing l...
Supporting Therapists with Clarity and Confidence: A Mentoring Conversation with “Kane”
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce Svensk shares a real mentoring conversation with Kane - a thoughtful OT who has transitioned from p...
Finding Fit and Meaning in Mental Health: A Mentoring Conversation with "Al"
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce Svensk shares a real mentoring conversation with Al - a mature-age graduate whose path to occupatio...
Building a Practice That Works for You (and Your Family): A Mentoring Conversation with “Hazel”
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce Svensk shares a real mentoring conversation with Hazel a mature-age early career OT who brings deep...
OT Week 2025: Building a Business You’d Actually Want to Work For: A Mentoring Conversation with “Ella”
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce Svensk shares a real mentoring conversation with Ella, a paediatric and young adult OT who brings d...
Season 3 Episode 8: Building Confidence in the Early Years of Practice with Nikki
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Nikki an early career OT who’s navigating her first year in practice with confidence, reflection and a clear sense of ...
Season 3 Episode 7: From Side Hustle to Something Bigger Tanya’s Accidental Business Expansion
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, we meet Tanya an experienced OT who made the shift from public health to private work in search of better...
Season 3 Episode 6: From Burnout to Boundaries Michelle's OT Evolution
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet Michelle, a regional paediatric OT who transitioned from burnout in a large organisation to building her own therapy service....
Season 3 Episode 5: Seven Weeks In and Fully Booked - OT, Play Therapy and Doing It All Solo with Jane
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I sit down with Jane, an experienced occupational therapist and trained play therapist who has just launc...
Season 3 Episode 4: Claudia’s Story: Reclaiming Clinical Identity and Evolving with the Sector
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I chat with Claudia, an Occupational Therapist whose journey into OT began later in life and has taken so...
Season 3 Episode 3: Falling Into Private Practice: Anna’s Shift from Health to Business Owner
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I chat with Anna, an Occupational Therapist working in the adult space with a growing private practice fo...
Season 3 Episode 2: Building Something Different, On Your Own Terms with Jamie
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jamie - a regional paediatric OT who’s blending community therapy with the launch of a sensory-friendly café. Jamie s...
Season 3 Episode 1: Redefining Success in Private Practice with Lisa
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Lisa, an experienced OT working in the neuro, palliative care, and driving assessment space, who took the leap into priv...
Season 2 Episode 10: Growing a Team, Holding Your Values: A Conversation on Leadership and Change with Isabelle and Paige
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary For the final episode of Season 2, I’m joined by Isabelle and Paige. Co-founders of a paediatric OT service built on shared values, strong t...
Season 2 Episode 9: Finding Your Clinical Voice: Boundaries, Confidence, and Doing Things Differently with J
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I sit down with J, an early-career paediatric occupational therapist who is working hard to brid...
Season 2 Episode 8: Figuring Out Time, Boundaries, and Working for Yourself with Taylor
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I sit down with Taylor, an Occupational Therapist who has moved through hospital rotations, menta...
Season 2: Episode 7 Building a Business That Works for You – Not the Other Way Around with Jess
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, I sit down with Jess, a sole trader OT with a decade of experience and a clear vision for the kin...
Season 2 Episode 6: From supervisee to sole trader life with Abigail
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Abigail didn’t plan to go solo—but after workplace changes, she found herself taking on private clients while figuring out her next steps...
Season 2 Episode 5: Missy – Strengthening Clinical Confidence & Exploring Growth Pathways
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: After two years of building confidence in managing a mixed caseload and refining her clinical practice, Missy is now considering her next pro...
Season 2 Episode 4: Building a Sustainable Mobile OT Practice with Andy
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: Starting and growing a mobile OT practice is completely different from working as a clinician. In this episode, Andy shares her journey in th...
Season 2 Episode 3: Leadership & Business Growth with Peter
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Running a business and leading a team is completely different from clinical work. In this episode, Peter shares what he’s learned a...
Season 2 Episode 2: Navigating the First Weeks as a New Grad OT with Addy
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Starting your first OT job is a huge transition. After years of structured university learning, suddenly you’re expected to make cl...
Season 2 Episode 1: Turning Creativity into a Side Hustle with Renee
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many OTs love creating therapy resources, but how do you turn that passion into a business? In this episode, Renee shares her journey of balancing ful...
From Student to OT: Navigating Your New Grad Year with Confidence
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode features Claire, a new graduate occupational therapist, preparing for her first OT role. Claire shares her journey to studying OT and prep...
Leadership, Imposter Syndrome, and Navigating Professional Growth Conversations
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Franco" opens up about his journey in leadership, addressing imposter syndrome while supporting therapists with diverse learning nee...
Building a Mobile Therapy Service While Maintaining a Niche Focus
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Sarah" and I reflect on the challenges of expansion and explore strategies for ensuring the core of her practice remains intact. Add...
Reflecting on Providing External Supervision Across Australia
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode, "Agatha" explores how to provide effective external supervision to therapists across Australia. Rather than focusing on bu...
Navigating Private Practice While Managing Chronic Illness
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Rosie" shares her journey of navigating private practice while managing chronic illness and neurodiversity. The session explores ide...
Balancing Leadership, Supervision, and a New Clinical Scope
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Kate" shares her experience of professional growth in a leadership role, juggling the many hats of management, leadership, and super...
Exploring Maternity Leave and Clinical Role Transitions
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Chelsea" and I explore strategies for navigating maternity leave while managing a clinical caseload. We dive into how to plan for a ...
Transitioning from Employment to Private Practice: Navigating Challenges and Building Sustainability
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Rachel" reflects on her transition from an employed role to setting up her own private practice, sharing the challenges she faced in...
Managing Diverse Caseloads and Developing Clinical Pathways in Regional Practice
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Jennifer" shares her experience of managing mixed and diverse caseloads in a regional or remote area. We explore strategies for navi...
Exploring Future Plans for Private Practice After Health Sector Work
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Holly" is in the early stages of considering a move into private practice after working in the health sector. We discuss the key fac...
Managing Paediatric Caseloads and Professional Growth
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Anne," a new to paediatric OT, looks for guidance on managing her caseload and professional development while ensuring she completes...
Welcome to the OT Coaching Confidential
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of OT Coaching Confidential, you will meet your host Alyce Svensk and hear an overview of the podcast and its purpose. The series...