Get ready for another exciting brew of SLP Coffee Talk! This week, Hallie sits down with Marsha Pinto, a proud introverted SLP, who’s here to prove that being a quiet professional is nothing short of a superpower. Marsha, a speech therapist with the San Jose Unified School District in Northern California, primarily works with autistic students, as well as those with selective mutism and apraxia. She’s a familiar face on local news stations, where she shares her expertise on pediatric speech and language development, and she’s also a seasoned conference speaker, advocating for introverted students. As the founder of the non-profit "Softest Voices," Marsha is dedicated to promoting greater acceptance of introverts.

Marsha opens up about her career journey, discussing how she finds balance as an introvert in a typically extroverted field. She shares insights on how embracing quiet time can be your secret weapon in therapy. If you’ve ever thought that being an introvert might hold you back, think again—Marsha is here to show you that it’s actually your greatest strength!

Bullet Points to Discuss:

• Navigating a very extroverted demanding field as an introverted SLP
• Burn-Out as an introverted SLP
• Discouragement faced by introverted grad and college students wanting to be SLPs
• Effectiveness of "Quiet time" during therapy
• How to network as an introvert SLP student
• Benefits of being an introverted SLP

Here’s what we learned:

• How Marsha turned introversion into her SLP superpower.
• Why starting sessions with silence can boost focus and progress.
• Marsha’s strategy for managing energy to avoid burnout.
• How introverts can ace interviews and connect without the anxiety.
• How Marsha went from doubting herself to presenting at major conferences like ASHA!

Learn more about Marsha Pinto:

Website: https://www.softestvoices.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softest_voices/

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

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