Bridging Leadership, Mental Health and Dentistry with Chelsea Myers
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Ever felt that leadership and mental health within the dental profession are overlooked? Prepare to be enlightened by our special guest, Chelsea Myers, a leadership development coach for doctors and executives, and a dental life coach. Chelsea generously shares her journey into the dental industry, shaped by a challenging time in her life - losing her father at a young age. This poignant loss made her realize the gravity of mental health and relationships, especially within the high-stress context of dentistry. Hear about her dynamic experience managing a process improvement project, and how she navigates the unvoiced issues within the dental profession.
Chelsea's unique coaching methods help dentists tackle the often side-stepped areas of leadership, time management, and our beliefs about money. She elaborates on how her approach aids dental professionals in battling anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. The result? Increased inner peace, reduced stress, and improved relationships within their teams. What's more, you'll gain insights into how building a robust support system underpins successful dental practice management.
We also delve into the topic of leadership in dental school and beyond with our co-host John. John candidly shares his experiences feeling woefully unprepared as a leader, and the intimidation he faced while communicating with both patients and colleagues. Chelsea offers invaluable advice on honing communication skills, mitigating the fear of rejection, and the crucial role of leadership in a thriving dental practice. So, tune in to this episode filled with valuable lessons on leadership, effective communication, mental health, and so much more. It's time to reinvent the way we look at leadership within the dental profession.
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