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THIS WILL SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMPACT IN DENTISTRY IT DID MINE!
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hat does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference in the work that
you do?
These are tough questions to ponder, but I know if you are reading this, you want to leave your mark. The truth is, you’re leaving your footprint whether you want to or not. The challenge is how much of a positive impact can you make? Let’s dial this back and look at the definition of what making an impact means. According to the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, making an impact means to have a strong effect on someone or something.1
By Julie Friesen
“The only limit to your impact is your imagination and your commitment.” Tony Robbins My impact became intentional when I wrote down what I ultimately wanted to achieve in my work. This wasn’t as easy as I thought it was going to be! It took research and countless attempts to clearly define an inspirational picture of my ambitions, hopes, and dreams for my career. When it finally came together, I had direction and purpose. “Empowering world-class dental leaders and teams to make a significant difference in their practice and in the lives of others.” Julie Friesen Dental Coaching and Consulting
I established values to guide me on how I want to “show up” for my clients, dive into my work, make smart Most of us want to make a difference in our career and in decisions and grow both personally and professionally. the lives of our clients and colleagues. However, in reality This is my purpose. To me it’s exciting, compelling, and we go about our daily routines and interactions largely vivid! It inspires me to get out of bed in the morning and unaware of the impact we make. energizes me to pull an all-nighter to finish a project. Imagine if you were intentional in your actions.
There is something so powerful in defining who you are, what you stand for, and how you are different. You own Think of the positive lasting impression you could make why you do what you do and how you do it. Yes, this is by being deliberate and consistent in your actions. the whole vision, mission, core values thing! However, it Imagine the difference you could pass on to the next doesn’t stop there. generation in dentistry by sharing your knowledge and experiences with purpose. The secret to supercharging your impact? To be intentional everyday with your purpose. It requires a daily You have the ability to make a positive difference. You habit of focus and taking action. You must reflect and were born to make an impact! commit to your purpose for your work each day. This is your impact game changer!
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