Empowering Occupational Therapists: Mentoring and Supervision

Hi, I’m Amanda Shields, co-founder of Be Inspired Group and I have over 25 years of experience across hospitals, community services, and the private sector.  My OT background spans chronic condition management, adult mental health, health coaching, hospital avoidance, service reform, facilitating training workshops for health professionals and consumer self-management groups.  Currently I provide pain management and mental health services for clients on NDIS and injury management schemes. 

I love being an OT and being able to help others in meaningful ways.    I truly enjoy supporting fellow OT’s in their growth and development, and helping them pursue their passions both in their work and personal lives.  My goal is to help you grow, develop, and pursue your passions through personalised mentoring, coaching, and supervision.   

My Philosophy and Approach

• Honesty, Compassion, and Curiosity – With a foundation of honesty, compassion, and curiosity, I am committed to helping you explore and address any challenges you face. Together, we can navigate your journey with openness and integrity.
• Passion for Helping People Thrive – My passion for helping people thrive drives everything I do. I am dedicated to fostering your growth and development, ensuring you can reach your full potential.
• Personalised and Flexible Approach – There is no one-size-fits-all approach, so the service will be completely tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. In-person and online services are available.
• Friendly Support and Safe Space – I believe that a friendly, safe, and non-judgmental space is essential for effective mentoring. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and supported, so you can focus on building the confidence and skills you need.
• Values and Strengths-Based Approach –It’s important to align with our values and build on our unique strengths and attributes. It’s not just about addressing weaknesses. My aim is to help you tap into your strengths and connect with what is meaningful for you.
• Building Reflective and Clinical Reasoning Skills – I will help you build your reflective and clinical reasoning skills, equipping you to provide the best possible care for your clients. This may sometimes include challenging you and providing honest and constructive feedback, ensuring you grow and develop as a professional. My goal is not just to tell you what you want to hear, but to help you become the best OT you can be.
• Life Balance and Flourishing OT – My mentoring aims to improve not only your client outcomes but also your work-life balance and career satisfaction. I want you to help you work towards feeling fulfilled both professionally and personally.
• Innovation and Evidence-Based Practice – I utilise innovative techniques and evidence-based practices, incorporating the latest technology to enhance our sessions and your personal and professional growth.