"Gratitude, Risk Taking, and Occupational Therapy" with Mike Jankowski, OTR

<p><strong>"Gratitude, Risk Taking, and Occupational Therapy" with Mike Jankowski, OTR</strong></p> <p>Feeling burn out with your current 9-5 job?</p> <p>Michael Jankowski experienced the same thing but he was adventurous and creative that he moved forward and found his alternative career.</p> <p>He shares his career journey from graduating OT to getting his dream job in Hawaii and now practicing as a Clinical Specialist (OT) in a non-clinical setting.</p> <p><em><strong>In this episode:</strong></em><em><br> </em>07:10 – Introduction of Mike Jankowski.<br> 08:40 – Mike talks more about his OT journey and how he transitioned from clinical to non-clinical role.<br> 10:35 – What was the deciding factor why Mike looked for an alternative career?<br> 14:55 – On empowerment – give first before you receive.<br> 15:20 – Mike shares about being grateful and taking risks.<br> 18:30 – Mentors are big pillars to one’s success journey – be grateful to them every day.<br> 21:10 – Mike talks more about the risks that he has taken with his career.<br> 24:00 – How Mike got a work opportunity in Hawaii?<br> 31:00 – Mike’s calling as a Pediatric OT.<br> 39:45 – Another career shift (another risk) opportunity in Arizona.<br> 41:40 – Mike discovered Simple Practice (EMR) – their values aligned with Mike’s.<br> 42:30 – Step out of your comfort zone and take risks.<br> 48:45 – Sometimes it pays to wait.<br> 50:25 – What was Mike’s greatest challenge and how did he turn it around?<br> 54:05 – The two types of fear.<br> 54:50 – You have to be adventurous and creative.<br> 58:00 – “There are people around you that you love and care about let them know that you love and care about them because life happens.”<br> 58:50 – Always remember the word <em>FAST</em>.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://www.simplepractice.com/mike-j/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><u>https://www.simplepractice.com/mike-j/</u></a></p> <p>You can reach Michael on LinkedIn Michael Jankowski and email him at <a href="mailto:mike@simplepractice.com" rel="nore