What if the data point that mattered most wasn’t 80% accuracy—but your student’s confidence?

In this empowering episode, Hallie Sherman, the dynamic mind behind Speech Time Fun and Speech Retreat, joins us to talk about what progress really looks like in the school-based SLP world.

From reminding us that slow progress is still progress, to helping students tie their communication goals to real-life dreams—like asking someone to prom or making the soccer team—Hallie delivers practical, flexible strategies to meet students where they are.

We dive into:

- Why no-data sessions are still successful sessions

- How to build relevance and trust by focusing on student desires beyond the classroom

- Shifting from perfectionism to presence in your therapy room

- Reframing setbacks through a growth mindset (and a favorite YouTube video called Famous Failures)

Whether you're managing a massive caseload, mentoring others, or simply in need of a mindset reset—this episode offers the reminder that you're doing more than collecting data: you're creating impact.

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