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Over the last few years, the disparity in women’s leadership opportunities has been highlighted by successful professionals such as Sheryl Sandberg (TED talk)<\/a> and Anne-Marie Slaughter (Atlantic Article)<\/a>. CAN women have it all?\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Healthcare is not different from any other business model, and in hospitals, academia and private practice clinics women face challenges that can discourage their advancement and contributions to their field. \u00a0<\/em><\/div>\r\n
In a recent blog article on Evidence in Motion, a PT clinical education website<\/a>, Dr John Childs, asked the question “Where are the women leaders in PT?”<\/strong> (EIM March 2014)\u00a0 It was the beginning of a storm of comments that culminated in a lively discussion at this years American Physical Therapy Association’s CSM Conference in Indianapolis.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/div>\r\n
I was not able to attend this, but the rumor on the street is that it was a fantastic and inspiring discussion. It’s an honor for me to shine the professional spotlight on guest writer, Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS. She’s a wonderful and dynamic friend and pelvic health PT colleague. She shares her perspective and the main themes discussed at this special session at CSM. She is so passionate about this topic, as you will see. Thank you, Karen!! We value your thoughts and comments.. ~Tracy<\/em><\/div>\r\nAs I carefully and ever so gingerly unwrapped my 8-year-old daughter\u2019s arm from around my neck to come and start this blog post, I thought about the countless hours after bedtime rituals that I have and will spend completing powerpoints, grading papers, reviewing articles and finishing business plans. Yes, I am a woman, a clinician, and a leader- a woman leader. My road is not so unique to any of those labels. However, the external and internal struggles that I experience are very real. As I set upon my journey as an idealistic and enthusiastic physical therapy (PT) professional, I did not know what was in store for me as I developed into a wife, daughter-in-law and mother along the way. The importance of contributing to the dialogue about women leading well, however is engrained in me as a Pelvic Health clinician that treats women intimately in every stage of life.\r\n\r\nYou see this conversation didn\u2019t start with a sensational blog feed on Evidence in Motion (EIM) for me. Nor for many women in our profession. It has been a constant rumbling within a community of intelligent and energetic PT\u2019s who want to be their best, give their all, live up to their potential and leave their mark on our practice for the better. I am grateful, however scapegoated John Childs and Nicole Stout may feel, that a window has been opened to speak as one of my mentors Holly Herman says \u201cin loud clear voices\u201d about women in leadership in the PT profession.\r\n\r\nThe Friday morning 11 am session at the APTA CSM 2015 Indianapolis conference was a \u201cfull house\u201d and though the panel up front was full of \u201cleaders\u201d, there was a palpable energetic buzz in the room. \u201cI want to welcome you all to the continued conversation\u201d, said moderator Sandy Hilton<\/a>, Director of Programming for the Section on Women\u2019s Health. She introduced the panel and the premise for the initial idea of a dialogue about how our profession supports women to progress as leaders. After reviewing the current statistics on the number of females in physical therapy and the number of women in leadership roles in the APTA, there was a slight bewilderment that set in. \u201cIf there are more women PT\u2019s than men as section\/chapter and committee leaders, then why does it seem so incredibly hard at times for some of us?\u201d She went on to share the national disparity that we are all too familiar with when it came to wages and c-suite opportunities.\r\n\r\nAfter introductions of the panel that included Justin Moore<\/a>, Vice President Public Policy Professional Affairs APTA; Carole Lewis<\/a>, Editor\/Educator\/Entrepreneur; Ann Wendel<\/a>,\u00a0Owner\/Consultant\/Advisor, John Childs<\/a>, Author\/Educator\/Researcher; (Absentee: Nicole Stout)<\/a>, John Childs shared the catalyst for this discussion, a March 2014 blog post<\/a> he made on the Evidence in Motion (EIM) website when he was reflecting on why it appeared to him there were not as many women at the forefront of Private Practice and what could be done to improve that fact. Sandy Hilton then shared the evolution of events that unfolded from that post, responses that ranged from offense that Dr. Childs was so oblivious to female leadership he could not see it all around our profession, to those thanking him for holding up great role models that are demonstrating excellent skills and mentorship. The topic certainly had a lot of emotion and interest, and a forum where people could share their perspective, insight and solutions was the intention of what was created at CSM.\r\n

GIRLS JUST WANNA\u2026LEAD – GENDER DIFFERENCES<\/h3>\r\nOne theme that opened the conversation was the age old \u201cwhat do women want, really really want?\u201d Does every woman see success as owning 20 private practices? Is that the definition of leadership? When asked for a show of hands in the crowd of over 100 people, less than 10 ladies raise their hands. Enthusiastically one caught the mic<\/a>, \u201cI do, I own 18 already, and I will tell you, I think I want to be a successful business owner for slightly different reasons than my male counterparts and partners, I want to contribute and be a mentor and we need to step up and not wait for any \u2018help\u2019.\u201d \u00a0Many women from different leadership roles from chancellor of a graduate school to executive vice presidents, shared their story of their journey and the challenges they overcame. Several women commented that we as women still \u201chold back\u201d when it comes to negotiating our jobs<\/a>,\u00a0asking for raises, going for promotions. \u201cWe need to get away from the idea that we have to ask permission to do things\u201d Ann Wendel commented. \u00a0\u201cOne woman said \u201cwe tend to second guess ourselves, \u201cimposter syndrome\u201d I guess, and our male counterparts don\u2019t think twice about if they are qualified or not, they just go for it. Another woman remarked \u201cin my PT class there were many women that lead in class activities and projects throughout the year, then, when it came to stepping up to speak for our class at the coating ceremony they didn\u2019t\u2019 sign up, I asked 5 of them \u201cWhy not, you are so great at organizing us and leading\u201d and they all refused saying \u201cthey weren\u2019t good at being up front\u201d<\/a>. There was no doubt women\u2019s leadership sometimes \u201clooks\u201d different but it was equally as valuable and powerful as the men<\/a> in the audience and panel agreed. Someone mentioned that we need to frame our concerns as our strengths, \u201cLook\u201d, she demonstrated, \u201cI can get my specialty certification, set up your program development and keep up with my busy family life even with an alternative schedule, and that is more than the other candidate that you just saw\u201d.\r\n

IT\u2019S NOT MY MOMMA\u2019S PT WORLD \u2013 GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES<\/h3>\r\nThe audience was very diverse with a range of different ages and experience from proud mentors to SPT\u2019s and everyone in between. There was much wisdom shared \u201cI believe as young women starting out making decisions, you must THINK about the choices you make, do you really WANT children? Is that a path you are committed to? Or are you committed to reaching a certain point in your career? If you are choosing a partner, have you talked about how this is going to work? Are they supportive of your plans?\u201d Other women warned about the sacrifices, \u201cIt is hard work; it\u2019s harder than you think\u201d. \u201cI never gave up, that is the difference, you don\u2019t let things stop you, and you persevere\u201d. I knew these comments were shared because of experience and concern and in and of themselves are powerful tenets, but, I couldn\u2019t help but feel a bit stifled by the message \u201cyou can\u2019t have it all, at the same time\u201d. My gut said \u2018But wait, then what did YOU do? And why would you open the path for others to follow if not to give the opportunity to make it work for them.\u2019 Another seasoned professional got up and answered my gut. \u201cI am a busy PT business professional with multiple offices and employees AND I am a busy mom. I know the struggles are real for all of us who aspire to make something big. I make it work, and you may disagree with the fact that I bring my nanny to meetings and conferences as part of my solution, but don\u2019t judge me, that is what works for me to be successful.\u201d Another woman stood up, \u201cwell, I don\u2019t know about having it all at once, but I have seen my professional career as a continuous trajectory with phases, there are times when it was a shallow rise but still moving in the right direction for me, as I transitioned to a less demanding point in my family life it was a steep rise and I accomplished many things within a short time frame. I don\u2019t think any of it is wasted if you think of your career in phases and keep focused on your ultimate goals\u201d. Some attendees voiced that they self-initiated with creative solutions that fit their strengths <\/a>versus waiting for opportunities. Many women underlined the value of having positive mentoring along their career path by both men and women who encouraged them to take the tough assignment or go for the leadership position because they believed in their skills. Working together understanding the contributions each generation brings<\/a> is also key to moving forward as a profession and a group It was briefly mentioned that one detriment to our progress as leaders is other women, either judging our way of managing our work and family, or even sabotaging our progress versus supporting one another.\r\n

\u00a0SISTERS ARE DOIN\u2019 IT FOR THEMSELVES- BUT A VILLAGE IS VALUABLE!<\/h3>\r\nEvery one of the successful speakers said they could not have made it to their current accomplishments without support. \u201cYou just can\u2019t do it without a supportive partner\/spouse\u201d one woman shared. Many women mentioned their spouses as \u201cpartners in the plan\u201d<\/a> and understanding and working with them in everything from management to household duties. Also mentioned were extended families, nannies, mannies and networks of working family friends with similar challenges. Job hour flexibility<\/a>, work, meetings and business online, and childcare options were highlighted as key factors<\/a> allowing women to participate in home life and hold progressive roles in their companies. \u201cWhy don\u2019t more hospitals think about those choices, then they wouldn\u2019t lose their best therapists to private practice.\u201d I overheard behind me.\r\n\r\nMentorship<\/a> was strongly encouraged.\u00a0\u00a0 One student got up and encouraged other students saying \u201cI take advantage of the online wealth of knowledge that is available on Twitter (#pelvicmafia)<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and online<\/a> by amazing therapists I follow that I got to meet in person this week! Even if you don\u2019t have a local mentor, hook up with one of these amazing ladies!\u201d The CEO<\/a> of a successful PT software company indicated that she has seen the value of empowering women in business and leadership and has started a group, Propel Her<\/a>\u00a0that meets monthly at her headquarters to discuss how to support each other\u2019s process and solutions. Maybe you make your own group<\/a>! One mentor got up and said \u201cYou new PT women are going to find new avenues and ways of doing things I never thought of and I just want to be here to support you in any way I can\u201d.\r\n

WOMEN\u2019S LEADERSHIP STARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL \u2013 THE GIRL THAT TAKES A CHANCE<\/h3>\r\nThroughout the session, many voices of students and new grads spoke up about their challenges, their concerns and their conflicts. \u201cHow long do I have to wait to start a private practice?\u201d Response: TODAY. \u201cDo I have to put my family life on hold to take a supervisory role at work?\u201d Response: NO. \u201cWhere can I find a mentor?\u201d Response: HERE. Many seasoned therapists gave advice, stand straight and make me notice you, a strong handshake, clear speech and dress and eye contact commanding your attention. \u201cLeadership is a mindset, not a position\u201d, said a successful PT online journalist, Karen Litzy (check out her podcast<\/a>). Many students spoke passionately about their dreams and their trajectory, and their brave steps toward their goals. One student leader said. \u201cWe need you all to keep sharing that message, YOU are enough, YOU can do it, from professors to clinical instructors until we bring out that confidence\u201d. Another student said \u201c If you tell me I can\u2019t, I will work harder to prove you wrong, that\u2019s just how I am, that\u2019s my generation\u201d. \u201cWe all need to watch our language!\u201d commented another, \u201ceven with each other, I want to be known as assertive not pushy<\/a>\u201d. Overall, there was an encouragement for the message that needed to resound. You CAN do it, and you will do it YOUR WAY. Step out and go for what you want. Take a chance, BE BOLD.\r\n

THE GRACIOUS LADY SINGS – CLOSING COMMENTS<\/h3>\r\nThe session ended much like an unscripted but apropos benediction by the incomparable Marilyn Moffat<\/a>, 6 year APTA president, 6 year director on the BOD of the APTA, World Confederation of Physical Therapy Delegate, Author, Professor, Dame Extraordinaire summed up the session. \u201cThis profession offers so many enriching opportunities to women, and there is a very important place for women to lead our profession to the next and greatest chapters<\/a> to come! It requires integrity, sacrifice, and support, and I am not going to lie, a glass ceiling still exists, and occasionally you need to have a few brass you-know-whats, but I have every confidence that the future of PT includes a greater role for women<\/a> who use all the resources they have to accomplish their goals.\u201d\r\n\r\nYou know it best, Dr. Moffat, but just to clarify, no \u201cyou-know-whats\u201d needed here. In the words of Betty White \u201cIf you want tough, grow a vagina\u201d. We will use it wisely.\r\n\r\nPROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Karen<\/a>Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS, is a clinical specialist in Women\u2019s Health\/Pelvic PT who lives in Southern California and has practiced PT for over 19 years.\u00a0\u00a0 She teaches in the Post Professional Doctoral program at Loma Linda University for the PhD, DSc and DPT programs, and is a clinical research advisor. She also works at Kaiser Permanente Fontana as the Regional Clinical Lead for Pelvic Rehabilitation and also volunteers as Southwest Regional Membership Representative of the SOWH APTA<\/a> and is on the steering committee for the Pelvic Floor Sexual Medicine<\/a> organization. \u00a0She loves kick boxing to R&B, power yoga to Indie music, and cooking to Jazz.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou can connect with Karen on Twitter at\u00a0<\/span>@kaybeept<\/a>. She\u00a0wants to thank those that hosted the CSM 2015 session \u201cWomen Leading in PT – Does Our Profession Welcome Us When We Lean In?\u201d and disclaim, that, those in the audience were invaluable contributors but no names were mentioned to keep the uniformity of the piece. Quotes were paraphrased from live conversation at the session.<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFor more educational opportunities with leaders in pelvic physical, please check out Pelvic Global Academy<\/a> for some incredible opportunities.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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