In this episode of The ScaleSmart Podcast, I sit down with Claire Powers, speech therapist and creator of Authentically You Speech, to talk about what happens when you love your profession but the traditional model starts to break you down. Claire shares her honest journey from early burnout and private practice limits to building a career that includes online education, parent coaching, and digital offers that actually support her life.

This conversation is real and reflective, especially for clinicians who feel boxed in, underpaid, or quietly questioning if this is all there is. We talk about the disconnect between the impact therapists make and the compensation they receive, the pressure to give endlessly, and what it takes to step outside the therapy room without abandoning your values or identity as a helper.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why so many therapists feel disillusioned by pay, workload, and long-term sustainability
• How recognizing your natural strengths can open doors beyond traditional therapy roles
• The shift from child-only therapy to parent coaching and community-based support
• Navigating selling, visibility, and criticism as a caring, service-driven clinician
  
  

If you have ever felt conflicted between loving your work and feeling worn down by it, this episode will help you feel seen and open your mind to new ways of using your skills without burning yourself out.

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Connect with Claire

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Program: https://go.authenticallyyouspeechtherapy.com/ 

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