Missing the opportunity to define OT to the Board of Directors

How do you explain what you do when you can’t say your job title? In this episode, I share my experience in a high-pressure hospital board meeting, where I had to define occupational therapy without the words “occupational therapist.” I talk about the struggle, the stumble, and the reflection that followed — and what it taught me about adapting our language to different audiences.

This isn’t just about boardrooms. It’s about how we, as OTs, communicate our value so that it truly lands.