(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) It can’t be much of a surprise that some of our deepest insights come to us in a state of calm. It’s partly why many of my articles reference ideas being born during moments of reprieve. This particular reflection would be no different. I yearn for nothing more in life than to stroll along the beach …
Sage Wisdom: Meow-ditation for Busy Meetings Professionals
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI ) As professionals, our days are jam-packed with tasks and obligations. In this high-pressure environment, it’s easy to be consumed by stress and anxiety. If meditation sounds like a far-fetched idea amidst your jam-packed schedule, fret not. The good news is that you don’t need to be a monk or have acres of free time to …
Courageous Conversations: A Dental Professionals Most Powerful Skill
(by Katherine Eitel-Belt, CSP) We’ve all done it… Avoiding conversations we need to have because we’re afraid. Afraid of hurting someone’s feelings. Afraid we might make things worse. Stuffing down the words we want to say. Feeling like a victim when we just aren’t willing to have those crucial conversations.
The Cornerstones of a Successful Speaking & Consulting Business
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI ) Have you ever found yourself sitting in an audience at a dental meeting, taking in the speaker and the content and wondering… “Could I do that? HOW would I go about becoming a speaker or consultant?” Over the past two decades supporting dental speakers and consultants and working one-on-one with 100’s of speaking clients, my …
The Prettiest Girl in the Room
(by Dr. Maggie Augustyn) I have grown up in the shadow of the prettiest girl in the room. By the tender age of 17, my sister had graced the world of Ford modeling, capturing the gaze and admiration of onlookers for reasons that diverged sharply from my own experiences. In all photographs, she towers over me, with long flowing blond …
Clearing up the Confusion
(by Angie Lehman, RDH, COM, and Joy Lantz, RDH, COM) You’ve probably heard about orofacial myology in dental hygiene, but there’s a fair amount of misinformation circulating. These authors, both certified orofacial myologists (COMs), are here to clear up misconceptions about this immensely beneficial therapy. Over the past several years, the field of orofacial myology has experienced a renaissance of …
IN(ter)DEPENDENCE DAY
(by Alan Stern, DDS ) July 4th is a little over a week away and, although this reflection may be better timed for next Sunday, the subject of independence is weighing heavily on me this week. In dentistry and in life, we are walking an exceptionally fine line between what we want to do for ourselves and what we need to do …
Improve Your Speaking & Consulting Skills and Knowledge
(by Vanessa Emerson, FDSI) Speaking is one of the very best ways to attract potential new clients. We can do this by knocking it out of the park with our presentations. If you are a new or aspiring speaker, know that there are options to learn quickly what you need to know and do to elevate your influence and impact …