Stop Waiting: PTAs Need to Show Up and Speak Up

About this episode

Sean Bagbey discusses the importance of leadership and advocacy for Physical Therapist Assistants in this live interview from CSM.

In this live interview from CSM, Sean Bagbey shares what Physical Therapist Assistants need to understand about leadership, advocacy, and career growth. Sean, founder, educator, and the first PTA delegate from Indiana, dives into how conferences like CSM can be career-defining moments for PTAs willing to step into the room, start conversations, and build meaningful connections. This episode highlights the shift from clinical identity to leadership identity, and why PTAs must actively engage in the profession to shape its future. What You’ll Learn Why CSM is a career catalyst for Physical Therapist Assistants The power of networking and hallway conversations How PTA leadership develops over time Why advocacy starts with showing up How to overcome fear and step into leadership roles Subscribe & Follow (PTA+) Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videos Instagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/ LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725 Special Thanks to: Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM. MedBridge…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Sutton

Guest: Sean Bagbey

Topics covered

• leadership
• advocacy
• career growth
• networking
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• professional development

Keywords

• Physical Therapist Assistants
• leadership identity
• career catalyst
• networking
• advocacy
• CSM
• professional connections

Sponsors

US Physical Therapy, MedBridge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MedBridge, CSM

Places: Indiana

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