Episode 390

Courageous Conversations with Katherine Eitel Belt

Host: Gary Takacs | Published Date: July 10, 2019 | Listening Time: 01:11:04

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Communication is such an important topic! Our Guest on this Thriving Dentist Show is Katherine Eitel Belt and she is a master at teaching effective communication.

In this particular Show, Katherine shares strategies and tips for how to have Courageous Conversations. It is fair to say that the content of this interview is an absolute Game Changer and you will be able to use this information in your professional life and also in your personal life as well.

In this interview Gary and Katherine discuss;

  • The value in unscripted communication,
  • when scripting can be used effectively,
  • how to enhance your authenticity in your communication,
  • three specific lanes of communication skills (patient-facing, team-facing and audience-facing) and how to adapt your communication to these lanes,
  • the importance of developing your skills in the area of courageous conversations,
  • the concept of courageous conversations as the core competency of emotional intelligence,
  • Katherine’s Four-Point (G.E.C.O.) courageous conversation check list,
  • two rules of engagement
  • and Katherine’s A.R.C.H. Formula.

On a very personal note, Katherine shares her own experience with a courageous conversation that likely saved her son’s life. The information that Katherine shares in this interview will make a massive difference in your life and in the lives of those you Love!

Link to the Thriving Dentist Show interview about the opioid crisis in dentistry with Leslie Fang M.D.   http://bit.ly/DentalOpioidCrisis

Katherine’s website: www.lionspeak.net

Link to Lionspeak on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionSpeak.net/

Link to Katherine’s ‘Leaders of the Pride’ Workshops: www.lionspeak.net/Leaders 

NOTE: Use Promo Code 19LOP100 to receive a $100 savings on these workshops!

Courageous Conversations Support Sheet

Link to the iLoveDentistry Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iLovedentistry.online/

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Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.

As a dental practice coach, Gary provides guidance for dental professionals on how to create a healthier practice style that lets them deliver excellent patient care while reducing depending on insurance.

More importantly, Gary’s insights are not just based on theory – as a co-owner of a dental practice, he has first-hand experience in making this transformation from a high-volume and low-fee insurance model to a fee-for-service approach that is more sustainable and promotes a patient-centric and financially healthy dental practice, and he is dedicated to sharing this knowledge with other dental practitioners via the popular Thriving Dentist Show!
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