Women have made progress in business and leadership. But they still face many challenges — especially when running a dental practice. If you are a woman struggling in this space, you are not alone! To help you thrive in work and in life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Allison Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the secrets that will double your skill set, confidence, and income. To learn how to transform your practice and achieve work-life balance with AI, listen to Episode 842 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Allison:

• Send Allison an email: [email protected] 
• Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourclearalignercoach
• Follow Women in Digital Dentistry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenindigitaldentistry
• Learn more about Clear Coaching: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com
• Learn more about Women in Digital Dentistry: https://www.womenindigitaldentistry.com

More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:

• Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen
• Join The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpa
• Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt
• See the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/event
• Get The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazine
• Please leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218

Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 842: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Read 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan: https://10xeasierbook.com
• Try NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google
• Try Pearl AI: https://www.hellopearl.com
• Learn more about EOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com

Main Takeaways:

• Dentistry is not men against women. It’s about moving forward together.
• Figure out what is truly important to you and prioritize those things.
• Learn about AI and how to use it ASAP. It is the way of the future.
• Utilizing digital tools will free up time for the things that matter.
• Don't just do more. Do things differently and strategically.
• As you think, you get. Think better and stay positive.
• Slow down in order to speed up progress.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:29 Allison’s background.

2:57 Don't do more — do differently.

5:31 The struggles of women in business and leadership.

7:47 It’s not men against women.

11:14 About Women in Digital Dentistry.

13:24 Why understanding AI is important.

15:33 How AI helps with human connection.

17:54 How AI can make you a better dentist.

21:33 Align your actions with your vision.

23:14 Know what is important to you.

27:04 The pain gap, explained.

29:15 Slow down to speed up.

30:45 Final thoughts.

32:35 More about Women in Digital Dentistry.

Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP Bio:

Allison Lacoursiere, the creator of the Clear Aligner Systemization methodology and founder of Clear Coaching, is a leading expert in Clear Aligner Operations. With over a decade of dental experience and multiple certifications, including Registered Dental Assistant and Orthodontic Assistant, Allison collaborates with dental practices to optimize efficiency and boost productivity.

As a dedicated female leadership coach, Allison is passionate about empowering women in dentistry and helping them reach their full potential. She has a deep commitment to advancing women's roles within the field. Allison is a respected faculty member of Align Technology, Upgrade Dental, and the Dental Speakers Institute. Her passion for coaching and consulting extends to helping dental offices enhance their culture and revenue by streamlining operations and improving team dynamics.