Kristen Oliver, MOT, Empowerment Coach

Professional Type: Empowerment Coach, (previously roles include “Chief Empowerment Officer”and pediatric occupational therapist

Organization Name: Arete' Coaching and Transformation

Presentation Details

BIO: Kristen Oliver, MOT, has a background in pediatric occupational therapy that evolved into transformational life coaching. She is also the author of The Connected Parent: Uncovering Your Peace. With over 25 years of experience supporting children, families, and professionals, she brings a deeply compassionate, relational approach to everything she does.

Rooted in both clinical wisdom and personal growth, her work bridges therapy, mindfulness, and empowerment. As a former Chief Empowerment Officer and the founder of ACT—Arete Coaching & Transformation—she now partners with individuals and teams to create lives and careers that feel aligned, meaningful, and sustainable. Whether she's coaching, speaking, or writing, her mission is simple: to help people feel more connected—to themselves, to each other, and to what matters most. Her website is KristenOliver.com and she can be reached via email here.

Presentation Details

OT and Beyond: Designing a Career that Fulfills You

In a field grounded in purpose and service, it’s easy for occupational therapists to pour endlessly into others while feeling unsure of how their own career path fits their evolving values, goals, and identity. In this inspiring session, participants will explore how to leverage their unique OT superpowers to design a career that feels not only sustainable—but deeply fulfilling.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize Your Transferable Strengths:

  • Identify the unique skills and qualities developed through pediatric OT practice that are valuable across diverse roles and industries.

  • Clarify Your Personal Vision of Fulfillment:

  • Reflect on your values, interests, and purpose to define what a truly fulfilling professional life looks like for you.

  • Explore Aligned Career Possibilities:

  • Learn about alternative pathways and strategies for crafting a career that aligns with your strengths, lifestyle needs, and deeper sense of purpose.