Ask successful leaders to talk about the person who has
had the most influence on their career and it will invariably be someone who
has helped them to overcome problems, expand their thinking and given them the
confidence or resilience to meet new challenges. They may not use the term, but
what they will be defining is a coach. .
Business vs Dentistry
In the world of corporate business, a massive challenge for
many entrepreneurs, executives, managers and leaders finding a coach who has
the time, inclination and skill to offer quality support often comes down to
luck. You get who your company provide. For you as a dentist you have the
freedom to make your own choice.
In the business and corporate world most people with a
salary of 40K or more, involved in middle management and above will have access
to a coach. The opportunities and benefits of coaching are well recognised for commercial
success, talent management and wellbeing.
Some dentists have yet to experience the opportunities and
benefits of coaching and their careers are probably being stifled as a result. As
soon as you start to work with an accredited coach that provides consistent and
independent support you will accelerate your personal development and professional
performance.
What to expect from a great coach.
A great coach places you, the coaching client, at the centre
of the relationship. It is always all about you. Your coach remains slightly
detached and objective, creating for you the time and space for you to have greater awareness, interpretation
the challenges you are facing and empower you to reflect, think, explore options
and solutions that you had not previously considered. Your coach is a
facilitator and guide, helping you to discover, make decisions and take-action.
The choices and decisions will always remain with you. Your coach will hold you
accountable for your decisions and commitments if that is what you want them to
do.
What you can expect from a coaching session.
The eleven key features of a coaching session are;
- Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
- Establishing the Coaching Agreement
- Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
- Planning and Goal Setting
- Managing Progress and Accountability
The Institute of Dental Business has a team of highly experienced,
qualified and accredited coaches who are here to help you transform your
personal and professional performance.
Our coaches have supported Dentists, Practice owners,
Associates, Practice Mangers and DCP’s through practice purchase and start up, practice
reorganisation and change of direction, major career changes. Assisted clients
to build resilience, through mental health crises, and through health issues
that affected their practice. We develop practice culture, teamwork, values, communication,
leadership and management skills. Together we improve practice performance, profitability,
sustainability and assist you making major personal choices and professional
decisions.
We help you make your good practice great by delivering
Strategies to reduce stress
Tips to save time
Innovations to improve income
Protocols to enhance profitability
Training to inspire your team
Cultures to amplify patient care
Keys to building confidence
Book your introductory session by e-mailing Jane@IODB.co.uk
Sessions have limited availability and are on a first come
first served basis.
