EP724 - James Burden on meeting clients "where they are" in their journey

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to Speech-Language expert James Burden. 

James talks to us about meeting clients "where they are" in their journey.

James Burden is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Stuttering Blueprint, a specialized program designed to help professionals and entrepreneurs who stutter silence self-doubt and communicate confidently. With years of experience in speech therapy, James has guided numerous individuals in assessing their communication habits, regulating their reactions, and building lasting self-confidence.

James's journey began with his involvement in a prolonged-speech group therapy program, where he observed remarkable improvements in adults who achieved near-perfect fluency. Yet, a pivotal experience with a client who struggled despite traditional methods led James to reevaluate his approach. Recognizing the limitations of focusing solely on speech techniques, he sought deeper solutions.

His perspective dramatically shifted after consulting with leaders in stuttering advocacy, particularly a former president of BCAPS, who introduced him to the concept of stuttering as an expression of neurodiversity rather than merely a disorder. This profound insight inspired James to adopt a holistic, acceptance-based approach that empowers clients to manage their stuttering by addressing self-doubt, regulating reactions, and fostering genuine self-acceptance.

Today, James passionately supports his clients in transforming their relationship with stuttering, moving beyond self-doubt toward confidence and professional success.

You can connect with James here:

Website: https://www.stutteringblueprint.com/register-ig
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuttering_blueprint/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/James-Burden-Stuttering-Blueprint-61553115650878/