Lifting as You Climb - Odeth Richardson

About this episode

Dr. Sylvia interviews Odeth Richardson about leading with purpose and improving the occupational therapy profession.

Lifting as you climb: a conversation with Odeth Richardson Head of Service for Occupational Therapy, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust & Chair, Royal College of Occupational Therapists What does it look like to lead with purpose, replenish yourself honestly, and commit to leaving a profession better than you found it? In this episode of Social Workers Matter, Sylvia sits down with the remarkable Odeth Richardson, a trailblazing occupational therapist, published poet, and senior lea...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sylvia

Guest: Odeth Richardson

Topics covered

• leadership
• occupational therapy
• self-care
• professional development
• purposeful work

Keywords

• occupational therapy
• leadership
• self-improvement
• professional growth
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal College of Occupational Therapists

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