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.