About Me
Hello, I’m Cheryl Miller, DrOT, OTR/L, FAOTA, also known as Coach Cher.
For more than four decades, I have dedicated my life to helping individuals and communities thrive through occupational therapy, leadership, and coaching. My guiding values are simple yet profound: I lead with honesty, integrity, and respect; and I teach with wisdom, patience, and compassion.
My Mission
I believe every person deserves a life filled with meaning, productivity, and joy. My mission is to advocate for change, inspire innovation, and empower others to rediscover balance and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
My Journey in Occupational Therapy
As an occupational therapist for over 42 years, I have had the privilege of impacting thousands of lives. My practice has always centered on helping individuals overcome physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges by focusing on what truly matters: their ability to engage in meaningful daily activities.
Over the past 20 years, I expanded my focus to leadership and coaching, recognizing that by guiding professionals and future leaders, I could amplify my impact far beyond individual patient care.
Today, I serve as Vice President of Therapy Operations for a major healthcare organization, leading therapy services across more than 175 rehabilitation hospitals. My career path from staff therapist to executive leader has been defined by a commitment to evidence-based practice, high-quality patient care, and the development of strong, visionary leaders in rehabilitation.
Why I Coach
About 10 years ago, I discovered the transformative power of coaching. Now with over 500 hours of coaching experience and having guided more than 50 professionals, I’ve learned how naturally my occupational therapy expertise integrates with leadership coaching. My coaching philosophy is rooted in helping busy professionals reconnect with meaningful activities, reduce burnout, and build sustainable work-life balance.
Through coaching, I combine clinical insight with practical leadership tools, enabling clients to perform at their best while truly enjoying life.
Beyond Work
I believe balance is essential, not just something I teach, but something I live. Outside of my professional role, I find joy in watercolor painting, pottery, pickleball, blogging, and boating in the Florida Keys. These passions fuel my creativity and keep me grounded.
My Commitment to You
This site is dedicated to empowering professionals and leaders to create fulfilling, balanced lives. By blending evidence-based occupational therapy principles with executive coaching, I help clients rediscover meaning, strengthen resilience, and unlock their full potential.
I am here to inspire, guide, and walk alongside you as you build a life and career defined not only by success, but by joy and purpose.