The Savvy Dentist

For a business to grow, its leaders must first grow. But today, we are going to talk about leadership of a particular kind. So I’ve invited Mike Cameron, author of Becoming A Better Man, to talk about his thoughts, insights and experiences on the topic of leadership. Mike is an expert on leading from the heart. And this is exactly what we need – empathetic leadership – if we want our team members...

What are ISO standards and why do you need it in your business? Some people don’t know the concept of international standards or ISO and this is what my guest, Mel Blackmore, is going to talk about today. Mel is an absolute expert at ISO standards and she is going to show us how and why these standards are relevant to small and medium enterprises to capture the best thinking and implement best pra...

In this episode, we talk about leadership, growth, productivity, kindness and just good vibes with Steve Gilliland. Steve is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame and is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. He is also an accomplished author of 6 books: Detour, Enjoy The Ride, Hide Your Goat, Making a Difference, The Cherry on Top and Turn the Page which perennially make th...

Emotional intelligence is a phrase we commonly use but do we really understand it enough to apply and get the most out of it on ourselves and others? In this episode, best-selling author Christopher Connors joins us to talk about practical and thoughtful stuff that can lead to becoming emotionally intelligent. He wrote the books Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader and The Value of You. We...

Developing and growing your leadership capabilities is such an important topic we need to discuss. Today, we are looking at it through the lens of running a dental practice with leadership expert Sally Foley-Lewis. Sally is a global professional speaker, author, CEO, and coach. We are going to share how leadership starts with you, how to understand self-leadership, grow your team, develop other le...

One necessary topic that we need to discuss today is on toxic workplaces. My guest, Peter Economy, is the leadership guy at Inc.com , a Wall Street Journal best-selling ghostwriter, and author of more than 120 books which have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. 2 of the books he wrote on the topic includes What, I’m working with who? and Wait, I’m the boss!  We talk about toxicity, how to...

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we are going to explore the art of selling your business. I am joined by the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, John Warrillow, who has started, grown and sold several businesses. He is also the author of 3 best-selling books – Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer, and The Art of Selling Your Business – which I have learned so much from. He is the host of B...

Get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months. This is what Brian Moran will share with us on the podcast today. Brian is the CEO and Founder of The Execution Company and is the leading authority on leadership, execution and productivity. He co-authored the New York Times Best Seller book called The 12 Week Year. We tackle the issues he wants to address in the book, getting started with th...

As dental business owners we need to take care of our patients as well as our team that we often neglect to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I’ve invited Dr. Anikó Ball to talk about looking after ourselves in the physical and emotional perspective. She is well-known for the work that she does in helping dentists achieve perfect posture from a working perspective and making sure that they...

It’s possible to become more productive with less stress. Get things done with David Allen, the world’s leading thinker when it comes to productivity, on this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast. David has been working for 35 years as a management consultant and executive coach and has earned worldwide recognition in that field. His bestselling book, the groundbreaking “Getting Things Done: The A...

Culture plays a major role in having a high-performance, self managing team to help you grow and scale your business. In this episode I’ve invited an expert on this topic, Tristan White, who is the author of the book Culture is Everything . His book is based on life experiences and academic theory of his own business Physio Co where he is the founder and CEO. Learn how he made his business rank as...

Compliance around infection control is such an important topic for dentists and practice owners. In this episode, we have Sue Sandles of Practice Base Solutions, who has a deep history in the profession. Sue’s expertise and passion lies in helping teams become the very best they can be in the space of infection control. We talk about common mistakes, new requirements, and standards around infectio...

As business owners, we need to be the best version of ourselves to lead our team and take care of our clients. But to do that, we must first be able to take care of ourselves including our mental well-being. My guest today, Dr Jenny Brockis, author of Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, talks to us about self care and how we can make sure we’re at our best to support other people in our l...

How do you change your mindset and habits around money to create wealth and get out of the rat race? In this episode, I’ve invited Michael Yardney - mentor, thought leader, property expert, and Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation. He is also a #1 best selling author of 9 books and host of his own podcast called Michael Yardney. We talk about habits and minds...

It is possible to effectively make decisions even if you have incomplete or contradictory advice. This is what Sir David Omand GCB and I talk about in this episode. David became the Head of the British GCHQ which is responsible for gathering communication intelligence and advising the government on various matters. He is also the author of the book How Spies Think: 10 Lessons in Intelligence.     ...

What strategies did Jeff Bezos use to scale Amazon to where it is today? Jeff has shared all his strategies, executions, and lessons willingly in letters to his shareholders and, my guest today, Steve Anderson, took those letters and decoded it. Steve decoded 4 growth cycles of a business (testing, building, accelerating, and scaling) as well as 14 principles that underpin them. In this episode, w...

It’s so nostalgic that I’m now looking back and reflecting on 300 conversations we’ve had over the last 5 years in the Savvy Dentist Podcast. We began this journey in 2016 and it’s really interesting to look at what has happened and what we’ve learned along the way. So today, I’m going to share the top 10 lessons I’ve gained from speaking to wonderful people with brilliant minds on the podcast.   ...

Nothing spells complete and utter drive and determination more than Rhonda Kalasho. Rhonda is a celebrity dentist based in Hollywood. She moved from Baghdad, under very difficult circumstances as a child. Rhonda and I talk about her biggest life transition moving to the United States, building her business, and how she made it thrive. It’s a story full of inspiration, success, courage and belief i...

Have you ever attended a meeting and didn’t know what it was about or why you’re even attending it? Well, my guest today, Mamie Kanfer Stewart is going to share so much pearls of wisdom on having meetings that actually work. Yes, meetings can be worthwhile, effective and outcome focused. If you want this for your business or for your team, I assure you you’re going to get some tactical and practic...

Stories that connect with and touch your audience are the ones that are most remembered. This is why brand storytelling should be a part of any business. Gabrielle Dolan, speaker and author of Magnetic Stories (and five other books!), joins us on the podcast today to share more about storytelling. She takes us back to the basics of understanding what a brand and story are and then indulges us in a...

Create teams that are self-sufficient, autonomous and who perform at their highest level with Michael Bungay Stanier’s advice and tips. Michael is best known for his books The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap which focuses on what it takes to tame your Advice Monster. He also founded Box of Crayons, a business that helps organizations move from advice-driven to curiosity-led. There are a lot of...

There are many parallels to be found between sporting and business ownership. In this week's Bite-Size episode, we reflect on the lessons of a sporting legend and how they have remained relevant through years of practice ownership and leading a team. From the discipline of training, to resilience, to making decisions under pressure - let's take a look at the life, sporting, and business lessons th...

Learn the steps you need to take to become an elite performer in your field. Craig Johns, a high performance leadership expert, coach and speaker shares his expertise on this subject today. Craig has been involved in the sporting industry for many years and is able to see potential and help people fulfil their potential. Today, Craig unpacks the steps that are relevant and applicable for you in yo...

Having a great team in place can make all the difference in your practice - and it's equally as important to be a good boss in order to empower your team as best as possible. Being a good boss is about creating a team of culturally aligned high-performers, building people up as skilled employees, and having such confidence in your team's ability that you have the option to step back from the busin...

Do you want a company and a team that self-manages? My guest today is someone who is intimately familiar with that. Shannon Waller is an Entrepreneurial Team Strategist and a Director at Strategic Coach. They help entrepreneurs create freedom in life. We touch on so many interesting things in this conversation including building a self-managing team and company, practical steps you need to take, h...