Building with Intention: Supervision, Sustainability and Leading Well with "Ezra"

In this episode of OT Coaching Confidential, Alyce sits down with Ezra an occupational therapist and small practice owner who’s committed to doing leadership differently. Ezra’s service supports clients across mental health and disability, and she’s actively mentoring both a new grad and early-career OT.

With strong values and a reflective approach, she’s created a workplace where learning is intentional and supervision is embedded not tacked on. But as the business grows, so do the demands. Ezra is navigating the reality of holding others, managing her own caseload, and leading a service all while asking, what does sustainable leadership actually look like?

We explore:

Supporting early career therapists in real, sustainable ways

Building rhythms and systems that reduce mental load

Honouring psychological safety and emotional wellbeing

Supervision, reflection, and protecting your own growth as a leader

Key takeaways

Supporting early career therapists takes structure, not just availability

Supervision and reflection need protected time not just good intentions

Sustainable systems must support the leader too

Psychological safety matters for clients and clinicians

Mentioned in this episode

Michelle Bihari – Supervision & Leadership Resources

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Brought to you by Alyce Svensk at The OT Coach Australia

Supporting occupational therapists and allied health professionals to build confidence, clarity, and connection through mentoring, supervision, workshops, and The OT Coach Academy.

If this conversation resonated with you and you’d like support through supervision, business mentoring, or leadership development, visit www.theotcoach.au to explore how The OT Coach Australia can support you.

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