You're Already a Leader: How PTs Can Step Up Without a Title

What if leadership in physical therapy wasn’t about titles — but about how you show up? In this episode, three powerhouse PTs share how they stepped up in their careers — not by chasing roles, but by owning their value, raising their hand, and realizing that leadership is a behavior, not a job description. Whether you’re a new grad, a PTA, or a 10-year vet, this one hits home.

Featuring: Todd Norwood, PT, DPT, Lindsey Umlauf, PT, DPT and Kelly Louise Wooldridge, PT, MPT

Hosted by Jimmy McKay

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:15 - Why PTs struggle to see themselves as leaders

08:42 - The dangers of saying “I’m just a…”

14:05 - How leadership shows up in patient care

19:45 - Clinic roles vs leadership behaviors

26:02 - Raising your hand before you're "ready"

32:30 - Parting Shots: You belong at the table

36:00 - CSM Session Info + Valentine’s Day PSA

36:55 - Outro + Where to go next

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???? CSM Session: “Leading with Care: Developing PTs in Healthcare Leadership”

???? Sat, Feb 14th, 8:00 AM

???? Anaheim, CA