DeW Dish -Amy Wood

AMY WOOD

CEO, Compliance Expert

Social Media: crystallovesdental | Crystal Nelsen Spring

Website: copperpennyconsulting.com

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

Seeing the panicked look in the doctor’s eyes when I tell them the current state of patient safety, then the relief when I tell them I will make it easy to fix.

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE?

My mom, who taught me what resilience and perseverance are.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS?

When my biggest competition is yesterday’s version of me. It’s so easy to compare ourselves to others or look at how far we have to go, instead of how far we have come. When you stop doing those two things, it is so freeing, because you are the only one you are competing with and that is so incredibly motivating.

WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE YOU OVERCOME IN YOUR CAREER?

Misogyny, sexism, cattiness, rudeness. You name it, I’ve had it at some point, but that is when resilience and a sharp mind come into play.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO TURN AROUND A BAD DAY?

Either dance to 80’s music or rage with 2000’s rock bands – depending on my feelings towards the situation.

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

Conspiracy theory and murder show and trashy romance books. You can always find me on travel days with my Kindle, or listening to an Audible.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE NEW PERSON IN YOUR OFFICE?

We swear a lot, but we care deeply about each other and our clients.

WHAT “DEW” LEADERS DO?

Look out for each other through good and bad times.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITY?

Outdoors–blech. That requires too much sunscreen and bug spray. The introvert in me is always down for a snuggle-up with a book day or working on a home renovation. The 1876 Victorian I live in requires a lot of those and they are so much fun.

WHAT FAMOUS PERSON LIVING OR DEAD WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM?

Helen Mirren. She is someone who has paved her own way and says what she wants. My favorite quote from her is, “If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to use the words ‘f*** off’ much more frequently.”

THEY ARE PLAYING YOUR THEME SONG AS YOU WALK ON STAGE. NAME THAT TUNE!

Either Welcome to The Jungle by Gun N’ Roses, or Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue. They both have the perfect intro music. What can I say? I’m an 80’s baby.