Making Your Mark
Career Consulting for Speech-Language Pathologists
You entered this field to make a difference.
Now it's time to make your mark.
Whether you're a new graduate finding your footing, a seasoned clinician ready to pivot, or an entrepreneur building a private practice, navigating the business side of speech-language pathology can feel overwhelming. Make Your Mark provides the advisory, coaching, and guidance you need to transform your career vision into actionable reality.
Who This Is For
New Graduates & Clinical Fellows
You've completed your degree and clinical rotations, but now you're facing real-world decisions: Should you take that school position or try medical SLP? Is private practice even possible right out of the gate? How do you negotiate your first contract?
Workshops & Professional Development
Beyond individual services, I offer targeted workshops and professional development opportunities for SLPs, graduate programs, school districts, and healthcare organizations. These sessions draw from my diverse expertise across clinical practice, cultural-linguistic competence, and career development.
Experienced Clinicians Seeking Change
You've been in the field for years, but something's shifted. Maybe you're burned out in your current setting, curious about specializing, or wondering if there's more out there that aligns with your evolving goals.
SLPs Exploring Niche Specialization
You want to specialize, maybe in AAC, dysphagia, cultural-linguistic services, or another area, but you're not sure how to position yourself or build that specialized practice.
Services Offered
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One-on-One Career Coaching
Sessions Include:
Career clarity and goal setting
Decision-making frameworks for major choices
Negotiation preparation and strategy
Interview preparation and positioning
Confidence building and professional identity development
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Workshops and Professional Development
Cultural-Linguistic Competence: Working effectively with multilingual populations, understanding South Asian language structures, differentiating language difference from disorder
Clinical Skills Development: AAC implementation, dysphagia management, executive function strategies, evidence-based treatment approaches
Professional Growth: Avoiding burnout, building sustainable caseloads, negotiation skills, leadership development for SLPs -

Career Transition Planning
The Process:
Assessment: Where are you now? What's working, what's not?
Vision: Where do you want to go? What does success look like?
Gap Analysis: What skills, credentials, or experience do you need?
Strategy: What's the realistic pathway from A to B?
Action Plan: Step-by-step roadmap with timelines and milestones
Accountability: Regular check-ins to keep you moving forward
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Group Coaching Cohorts
Current Cohort Offerings:
New Grad Success Circle: For CFs and clinicians in their first 1-3 years
Private Practice Launchpad: For SLPs planning or in the first year of practice
Cultural-Linguistic Specialization: For clinicians building multicultural expertise
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Workshops & Professional Development
Educational workshops and training sessions on career-related topics for individuals, groups, or organizations.