From Practitioner to Presenter

Transform your clinical expertise into winning conference proposals.

Join rehabilitation professionals who've answered the Call for Papers and moved from imposter syndrome to confident presenters.

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Your Clinical Expertise Deserves Recognition

You transform lives daily as an SLP, PT, or OT. You solve complex problems and get real results.

But when that call for conference proposals hits your inbox, your confidence dissolves into self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

The submission portal looks daunting. Your brain whispers: "Real presenters have PhDs," and "Who am I to be up there?" You think of all the reasons you should not be invited.

You close the tab. And nothing changes. You are stuck where you've always been.

Until now. You are more ready than you think. And your insights as a practicing clinician are valuable.

After reviewing many conference proposals and presenting across the country, I know this:

Other professionals are desperate to hear about your clinical wins. We want information we can implement in the real world, the very next day.

Your problem-solving, adaptations, and patient successes are exactly what fire us up to be better clinicians.

The Barriers You've Likely Faced

Call for Papers Overwhelm

That daunting submission portal with its abstract guidelines, learning objectives, and session formats.

One more thing on an impossible to-do list.

Deadline Overwhelm

Conference deadlines happen year-round, but you never know which ones are worth your time or align with your expertise.

Your clinical day doesn't stop for proposal deadlines, and writing about your work feels harder than doing it.

Imposter Syndrome

You scroll through accepted presenters: PhD after PhD, university affiliations, research credentials.

Meanwhile, you're in the trenches doing the actual work.

Who are you to be up there? Spoiler: You're exactly who should be.

Conference attendees are desperate for practical content from clinicians like you.

Finally Getting the Recognition You Deserve

Imagine opening that notification email. Your proposal has been accepted!

Suddenly, you're not "just another clinician." You're a recognized expert.

Picture an entire room of peers leaning in, taking notes, asking questions. You're sharing information and solving problems they face every day in their own practice. You are making a difference in their patients' lives.

When was the last time you got applause for your clinical work? Your work deserves applause!

Who am I to Help You?

My Credentials

Invited speaker for the 2026 ASHA convention
Honor- 2025 ASHA presentation was designated as a Centennial Session
Previous ASHA Convention proposal reviewer
A speaker with more than 10 accepted state presentations and 7 national presentations
Professional copywriter and content creator
Licensed and certified SLP with 35+ years in the field

I've been on both sides of the submission process, and I'm here to help you succeed at ANY conference.

Why Your Clinical Expertise Matters More Than You Think

After reviewing numerous proposals, I've seen some patterns: Successful applicants aren't always the researchers with the most publications. They're also practitioners who translate clinical insights into actionable learning.

Conference committees want diverse voices and real-world problem-solving. PTs in outpatient ortho, OTs in pediatrics, SLPs with complex caseloads. Your daily challenges are conference content.

Conference attendees want actionable information. They want assessment and treatment ideas they can implement in the real world with real constraints, such as time and resource limitations.

The barrier isn't your expertise. It's packaging it into proposals that reviewers can't ignore.

Testimonials

From first-time presenters to seasoned clinicians ready to expand their reach:

Mallory

“Valeria helped reassure me that I am prepared for my first conference presentation. Her proposal checklist and conference timeline downloads cover all the steps I needed to follow to get ready for the big day.”

Amber

“This was my first time attempting to present at a national conference, and I believe I was largely able to achieve this milestone accomplishment with Coach Valeria's help.”

Alexandra

“As someone who has always dealt with imposter syndrome, never did I think I could present at a conference. But then I was asked the question by Valeria of, “why not?” That stuck with me. The guidance she provided in developing the detailed proposal was crucial in its acceptance.”

S.G.

“Very helpful, no one teaches you this in grad school!”

Kathleen

“I shifted from feeling sheepish to being excited about engaging with the process.”

Jessica

“I feel more equipped to take the plunge and submit a proposal to ASHA for the first time.”

Choose Your Path to the Conference Stage

Options for wherever you are in the proposal process

Perfect for professionals new to conference proposals, those who need accountability, and those who want a second set of eyes on their submissions.

The Foundations webinar walks you through the fundamentals of crafting a compelling conference submission.

The two-hour workshop is a guided working session to help you craft the ideal abstract, objectives, and session descriptions. These are both live and recorded.

Office hours are live, virtual working sessions where you get real-time feedback on your proposals.

Foundations

$47

Intensive

$99

For professionals ready to commit to becoming regular conference presenters

60-minute recorded Foundations webinar
2-hour intensive live workshop and recording
Step-by-step tutorials
Online modules
Access to 6 monthly office hours
Six-month access to all materials

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Signature

$129

For practitioners who want personalized guidance and direct feedback

Everything in the Intensive level for one year
Access to 12 monthly office hours
Unlimited direct messaging for questions
Priority review of draft proposals

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Business Groups: Elevate Your Entire Team

Is your clinic, department, or membership ready to build a culture of professional development and conference participation? Group programs offer customized training that fits your team's schedule and learning preferences. Whether you prefer recorded modules for flexible learning or live sessions for real-time interaction, we'll design a program that works for your organization.

Group Program Benefits

Customized pricing for teams of 10 or more

Recorded modules and live training options

Organization-specific proposal strategies

Bulk access to all program materials

Flexible scheduling to fit clinical demands

Team accountability and collaboration

Share your organization's details and training preferences, and I'll create a proposal tailored to your team's needs. Group rates make professional development accessible while building a community of presenters within your organization.

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Free Download: Preparation Guide

Who These Programs Are For

(And Who They're Not For)

Perfect For:

Speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists with clinical expertise to share

Practitioners experiencing imposter syndrome about conference presenting

Clinicians who've been "meaning to submit" but never follow through

Professionals who want reviewer-backed strategies, not generic advice

Teams ready to build a culture of professional development

Anyone committed to elevating their professional visibility

Not Right For:

Professionals seeking guaranteed acceptance (no one can promise that)

Clinicians looking for someone to write their proposal for them

These programs teach you the skills to succeed independently. You'll do the work of developing your proposal, but you'll have guidance every step of the way.

The Real Cost of “I'm Not Ready Yet"

What you're missing each year you wait:
• Professional validation, recognition, and increased confidence
• Connections that open doors
• Resume builders for career advancement
• The satisfaction of advancing your profession by knowing that by sharing your knowledge, you will help patients/clients you've never met.

What keeps you stuck:
Waiting for the "perfect" topic or until you feel "ready enough."

Meanwhile: Less experienced clinicians are getting accepted - not because they're more qualified, but because they know the submission process.

The truth: The barrier isn't your clinical skills. It's translating those skills into a presentation that will impact many clinicians. It's developing efficient proposal writing skills. And those can be learned quickly.

Confidence comes from doing something new and challenging - not before. Even if your proposal is not accepted, you will have successfully tried something new and learned how to make your next proposal even better.

With up to 1 year access, you can learn the system and submit to multiple conferences without rushing.

I Am Ready

What Makes this Different: Insider Knowledge

Conference Proposal Review Experience

As a previous ASHA convention proposal reviewer, I've seen numerous submissions every cycle.

I know what catches reviewers' attention and what gets proposals rejected for easily fixable reasons.

The Review Process Revealed

Many clinicians submit proposals blindly, hoping for the best.

But reviewers have specific criteria: clear learning objectives, practical application, proper session format, and theme alignment.

Small mistakes in any area can sink an excellent proposal.

I'll show you how to think like a reviewer and structure your proposal to score high by presenting your genuine expertise in the format they need to recognize its value.

Ready to Step Up?

You've read this far - something resonated. Maybe it's watching others present while you stay silent. Or realizing your expertise deserves a bigger platform. Could it be that it's time to stop postponing your growth?

The field needs your voice. Your creative solutions. Your real-world insights. Your practical strategies that actually work.

When you present, you're not just adding a resume line. You're joining a community of educators, building your reputation, and creating opportunities that don't exist for practitioners stuck in imposter syndrome.

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Your expertise deserves to be seen.

Let's make it happen together.

Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP

Email: info@valeriagary.com

Remember: All programs include 3-12 months of access to materials, allowing you to work at your own pace and submit to multiple conferences throughout the year.