February 20, 2025

Loving Yourself: The Foundation for Confident Leadership in Your Dental Practice

17 minutes

Hey there, it's Dr. Laura Mach, and welcome to this solo episode of the "Love Your Practice" podcast. Today, I want to share some insights with you on how to be an effective leader in your dental practice by regulating your own emotions. The most important factor in being able to lead your team successfully is how you feel about yourself - being calm, confident, and knowing you deserve happiness.

I'll discuss how an ancient part of the brain called the amygdala can sometimes overreact to non-dangerous situations in the modern world, leading to unnecessary feelings of defensiveness or panic. I'll walk you through steps to recognize when your "inner Becky" amygdala is activated and strategies to talk yourself down in those moments.

The key, I emphasize, is that when you as the leader are calm and curious rather than defensive, it allows your employees to also feel calm and open rather than defensive. This emotional regulation is critical to inspiring your team. I'll also tease an upcoming small group training I'm offering on tactical skills to lead in this way.

Whether you struggle with your own emotions as a leader or have challenges getting your team to follow your vision, this episode provides a framework to lead with more confidence and effectiveness. Listen in for my take on mastering your "inner Becky" to create the thriving practice you desire. Let's dive in!

Highlights from this episode:

00:00 Dentistry Leadership Workshop for Women

05:41 Mastering Amygdala: Confidence & Calm

09:11 Panic in Workplace Situations

10:05 Calming Amygdala Reactions: Steps

13:51 Calm, Confident Leadership Benefits Employees

17:36 "Join the 'Love Your Practice' Movement"

Resources and links mentioned:

Watch Laura's podcasts on YouTube: Love Your Practice!

Laura’s email: [email protected]

Laura’s website: LoveYourPractice.net

Laura’s podcast: Love Your Practice!