De Facto Leaders

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On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients. She’ll cover a range of topics designed to help you support students' emotional and academic growth and set kids up for success in adulthood, including how to support language, literacy, executive functioning, and how to help IEP teams working together to support kids across the day. Whether you want to learn more effective strategies for your therapy session or classroom, be a more influential leader on your team, or find creative ways to use your skills to advance in your career, Dr. Karen has you covered.

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  • Sean34514
    Excellent
    This podcast is so informative!! I love listening to Dr. Karen! She’s helped me so much in my speech therapy sessions!
  • Barb22222
    Great Podcast
    Karen is so knowledgeable! I recommend this podcast to other educators frequently. There are so many great conversations that benefit many educators.
  • ReadingTeachersLounge
    Excellent Podcast!
    As a Special Education teacher one of my life rules is - when you need help ask the SLP. From executive functioning, language concerns and navigating the complex school world with a complex kid- you get it! Love your guests and your well articulated insights. Thanks for opening your mind and raising your voice so that we can learn more!
  • *momof6*
    Mom review
    I really enjoy the podcast, she articulates very well. Not all topics directly relate to my kids yet but it’s so great to hear her insight. She’s fantastic.
  • rrpodnet
    Redefining leadership
    Leadership is an action, not a station. I love how Dr. Karen has redefined what we mean by leaders and empowered more voices in the conversation.
  • tehjunction
    Karen is so knowledgeable
    I was a guest on her show and she taught me things. Great podcast.
  • Kerri at RISE
    Great episode on Parents’ Self Care!
    I’m excited for these conversations. Loved the episode with Katherine Endy on the importance of self care for parents. The emphasis on maintaining emotional connection over discipline is much needed. Raising teens is some tough work, but being a teen is even tougher. They deserve engaged and thoughtful parenting. I’m always looking for fresh ideas and reminders that I’m not “doing it wrong”, and it’s nice to be reminded that these struggles are universal.
  • don't date Edward
    I’m a Fan
    As a parent of a neurodiverse child and a SLP this podcast is a wealth of information for me. So useful and practical for BOTH my work and parenting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
  • Munch1kin
    Executive Functions
    Clear, concise, informative, interesting. I especially enjoyed episode 5. I am so impressed with Olivia. Smart, well spoken, great self insights. Great parenting!
  • Lmag71
    Lmag0831
    Enjoying these podcasts so much so far. Very helpful and relatable to people in my personal life and in the workplace. Look forward to more !
  • NCJ Reviews
    Very informative
    Lots of practical information that’s easy to listen to and understand. First-hand experiences shared hit home. Thank you, Dr. Karen.
  • Kk09blue
    Very informative
    Great podcast for parenting and working with kids. It’s very informative and interesting. I like that each episode is less than an hour so it’s easy to find time to listen. Thank you Dr. Karen!
  • PodLaunchHQ.com
    Got kids? Hit SUBSCRIBE!!
    Dr. Karen is a wealth of knowledge! Her no-nonsense approach to raising well-adjusted kids is both practical and actionable. If you’re a parent who wants to raise healthy, successful kids who contribute to making the world a better place, hit subscribe and listen in — you’ll be glad you did!
  • @FartyMeldmanEyz (Twitter)
    Highly recommended
    As fellow SLP, I highly recommend Dr. Karen. Not only is she is clear, concise and gives great practicals, She breaks information down to make it easy to understand & implement!
  • SLP Forever
    SLP
    For 2 hours worth, I think the information was quite repetitive. I felt like concrete suggestions to help students was always talked about, but not really ever delivered. As a busy professional, I don't hours to get to the point. I did enjoy hearing about Dr. Karen's husband as a successful adult now reflecting back on his youth.
  • JHCC3
    Dr. Karen is a wealth of knowledge!
    I have known Dr. Karen for years. She is an incredibly accomplished speech-language pathologist and academic BUT also very practical and full of good advice.
  • Rajel7
    Great Podcast!
    Great information for all parents and those that work with children and adolescents!
  • DinaLk
    So far, so good
    I just listened to her first two episodes. I am excited to hear what she has to offer.
  • KatieMargaretH
    Great!
    This podcast was wonderful! Great advice without going on and on. I can’t wait for next weeks episode!
  • mdesiderta1480
    Awesome
    She’s truly very informative. I enjoyed listening to the podcast and look forward to hearing more from her
  • Schrodinger's Other Cat
    Great information for parents
    Loved binging on these episodes, esp the ones about improving your kids attention and focus!
  • LSheppard04
    Great listen!!
    This podcast is wonderful for both parents and SLPs! I highly recommend to give it a listen.
  • Mkallison41
    Interesting and engaging
    Thanks for all the good insight. Very thought provoking.
  • Sound Speech Therapy
    Deborah Cooper, MS CCC-SLP
    This is a long overdo podcast and Karen does it effortlessly.
  • BaconRobot
    Love me some Dr. Karen!
    This lady is the real deal! I am a school-based SLP, with a son recently diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive type). I am so worried about his performance once he goes out on his own. Her practical approach and advice is really helpful.
  • bbbohach
    :)
    Dr. Karen knows her stuff!
  • Harprd
    Great listen
    Excited about this podcast! As a mother of 3 and fellow slp I am excited about this resource. A great listen for any parent- thanks Karen!
  • Charlie Hoffmeister
    Great reminders! Love the bite size content
    As an SLP it is amazing to have this resource to offer parents. As a mom I love these bite size reminders for myself. My favorite thing about this content is the actionable, shame free, information.
  • lellalopez
    Real EBP advice and life insights
    Dr. Karen does such a good job of addressing common parent and clinician concerns in a relatable way while also providing hope and strategies true to evidence based practice! Thank you for these insights!
  • M-Eileen
    Interesting and helpful info
    I am so glad Dr. Karen is sharing this insight! It’s always so hard to know if you are doing the right thing as a parent, so having this resource to help us navigate it is great!
  • Royandi
    Dr. Karen’s Podcasts
    I am excited to have access to Dr. Karen’s podcast episodes. As a speech-language pathologist having two teenage children, I want to prepare my students and my own children for success in the work force. Dr. Karen is very relatable to parents and professionals. Dr. Karen encourages us through her personal experiences, both with her students and her own family. Keep up the great work Dr. Brannon.
  • Viking 66
    Are they eighteen yet?
    Easy to relate to. Real life situations
  • jessoconnell
    Informative and empowering!
    I love this podcast!! Dr. Karen is knowledgeable, informative and very down to earth with her teaching! She helps you feel empowered as a parent without feeling judged. The tools I’ve learned are invaluable and I can’t wait to learn more!
  • Mikenflfanjiangs
    Excellent and informative
    Loved it and learned so much
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