#167: The Importance of Public Speaking In Healthcare with Dr. Breanne Hartley

Whether you’re a keynote speaker or you’re attending a small group team meeting, front of the room speaking opportunities are abundant in the autism healthcare field. And they are mutually beneficial. Dr. Breanne Hartley is BCBA-D who is passionate about public speaking. These opportunities create an environment of learning, collaboration, and sharing ideas and thoughts. Public Speaking Strategies for SLPs, BCBAs, and anyone with a front of the room opportunity:Conceptualize any opportunity as a “front of the room” opportunity.Be prepared. Consider what ideas you want to convey, plan key points with supporting material and real world examplesAsk yourself questions: How do you want the audience to think and feel?Know your audience. Who are you talking to SLPs? BCBAs? Parents? Study other public speakers in your field. What do you want to emulate and what do you want to avoid?Have a back up plan. (Dr. Hartley’s pro tip - PRINT YOUR SLIDES!)Sound and Memorable Concluding Remarks. Consider a quote or a call to action for your audience.Along with these great tips, we also discuss Dr. Hartley’s work as the Chief Clinical Officer at UNIFI Autism Care. UNIFI is on a mission to level up autism care and create a unified experience between providers and clinicians for the benefit of the patient.#autism #speechtherapy What’s Inside:Finding opportunities for public speaking, big and small, as a providerThe mutual benefits of public speaking opportunities for providers and speakers.Strategies for public speaking for anyone!What is UNIFI Autism Care?Mentioned In This Episode:ABA SPEECH Connection MembershipC.A.R.E. AutismBreanne Hartley, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA - Chief Clinical Officer - UNIFI Autism Care | LinkedInJoin the bootcamp here