What make-or-break moment transformed this seasoned dental professional into an eco-conscious innovator? In this eye-opening episode of the "Just DeW It" podcast, host Anne Duffy sits down with Lynda Sherman, a dynamic dental pro who’s reshaped her career and made headlines with sustainable initiatives like EcoSmiles Dentistry and the Dental Oral Care Project (DOC). From pioneering the eco-friendly subscription dental box “Get Mouthy Box” to powerfully realizing her strengths through the CliftonStrengths assessment, Lynda proves that blending passion with purpose can lead to extraordinary achievements. She generously shares how fierce perseverance, fueled by her personal values of sustainability and holistic health, allowed her to navigate obstacles like pandemic fundraising. This conversation unravels not just environmental talks but profound organizational and self-acceptance lessons.
Immerse yourself in an engaging discussion where Anne and Lynda stress the importance of self-discovery and living out our fervent desires authentically. Lynda openly discusses her journey through imposter syndrome and sheds light on vital strategies that utilize strengths analysis for joining competence with confidence. Both Anne and Lynda accentuate the invaluable role that faith, honesty, and persistent innovation play in flourishing personally and professionally, especially within the supportive embrace of the Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW) network. This enriching narrative proclaims that by fully waiving inhibitions and perseveringly focusing on strengths, anyone can thrust tremendous shifts both within their personal careers and communal imprints.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
What's the thought-provoking moment that propelled Lynda towards eco-friendly dental practices?How Lynda inspired the birth of Get Mouthy, the eco-friendly dental product subscription box.Challenges Lynda faced while fundraising during the pandemic and how she overcame them.Importance of understanding personal strengths via the CliftonStrengths assessment.Strategies to overrun imposter syndrome and achieve significant professional impact.The critical intersection between faith, honesty, persistence, and success in dental careers.Insights into building a supportive and striving community around the DeW network.Don’t miss this journey of turning obstacles into opportunities and mastering self-driven strengths—tune into this episode now!
You Can Learn More About Lynda Sherman Here:
Get Mouthy Box: https://getmouthybox.com/
EcoSmiles Dentistry: https://www.ecosmilesdentistry.com/
The Dental Oral Care Project (D.O.C.): https://www.thedocproject.org/
Website: lyndasherman.com
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