Have Wisdom,
Will Travel
Speaking
As a speaker, I’m known for my authenticity, warmth, and ability
to speak to the specific needs and challenges of dentists and solo
professionals. By communicating in a thought-provoking and challenging
manner, I inspire people to focus on personal and professional growth,
advanced communication and relationship skills, goal-setting, time
management, and other aspects of leading a fulfilling life.
I speak to study groups and associations; local, state, regional,
and national meetings; and professional and personal continuing education
groups. Regardless of your needs, my speaking engagements are sure
to help you operate more from your innate strengths, communicate more
clearly, and enjoy renewed focus about your practice and your life.
Call 1-501-663-9903 or e-mail me at info@drdondeems.com for
more information and to discuss the special needs of your group.
Workshops
Success in Business through Success with People
Building the Healthy Dental Workplace*
Do you REALLY know the costs of having an unhealthy workplace? Did you
know that workplace stress costs business owners an average of $7500 per
worker per year in terms of absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and
direct medical, legal, and insurance fees?
At this timely and critical seminar, learn:
• The HIGH COSTS of NOT having a healthy workplace
• The components of a healthy workplace
• Cost-effective healthy workplace strategies
• Recommendations and resources for developing your own healthy
workplace
This seminar is apprpriate for doctors and their Office Manager/Administrator.
Dr. Deems is the only dentist to ever be awarded the National Best Practices Honors
by the American Psychological Association for his healthy workplace practices.
The Tail Wagging the Dog
Overworked? Stressed out? Burned out? Want more freedom and enjoyment
from your practice AND your life?
Join us for a day of discovery, and experience the “coach-approach” to creating a
successful dental practice!
• Reducing stress
• Enhancing quality of life
• Building effective communication skills with patients and staff
• Improving connections with people
• Gaining clarity and consistency
• Increasing professional enthusiasm
Experience why executives and professionals like yourself everywhere are hiring
professional coaches … and why more than 25% of Fortune 500 companies hire
coaches for their top executives!
This seminar is appropriate for doctors only.
Solving Staff Problems
What’s the cost to you and your practice to put up with staff problems? (It’s
HUGE!) Tired of headaches caused by under-performing or disruptive staff
members? Don’t know how to motivate staff for optimal performance? Looking
for ways to create a productive work environment?
At this seminar, explore ways to:
• Handle staff problems
• Motivate staff for optimal performance and improve your bottom line
• Build effective communication skills with staff members
• Align staff members with your vision and mission
• Learn coaching skills to put to use immediately
This seminar is appropriate for doctors and their Office Manager/Administrator.
Making it a STARBUCKS® Experience
By now, you’ve probably visited a Starbucks® … Did you know that if you had
invested $10,000 in Starbucks® stock in 1992, it would now be worth over
$650,000?
In this program, learn the 5 principles that have made Starbucks® what it is
today, and how you can apply these strategies to the experiences your office
provides for your patients.
Engage your staff in creating a Starbucks® experience in your office today!
This seminar is appropriate for the entire team.
*Starbucks® is a registered trademark of the Starbucks Corporation.
Erasing Buffalo Mentality
Dentists surveyed agree that one of the most frustrating aspects of being a
dentist is learning to be an effective leader.
Most dentists are overwhelmed with the multiple demands of running a profitable
practice. A few simple changes in cutting-edge management practices will
change all of this! Learn from a dentist firsthand who has learned how to be an
effective leader.
Learn …
• A new leadership paradigm that will grow you, your team, and your
practice, and be more responsive to the changing economy and
technology
• Specific skills, strategies, and leadership techniques that will help you
become an effective leader
• An accountability and reward system unlike anything you’ve seen before
that places rewards where rewards are due
Don’t struggle anymore with antiquated leadership principles! Get involved today
in learning how to lead your team to greater success and enjoyment!
Ths seminar is appropriate for doctors only.
The New Patient Experience
For your patients to accept the dentistry you can deliver, you have to be able to
do more than diagnose and prescribe treatment.
Join us for a day of discovery and participation, and experience the “coach-approach”
to creating exceptional relationships with your patients!
Learn how each team member can—and will—contribute to practice success
through expert communication, support of the practice’s vision, and effective
teamwork.
Each participant will learn how to:
• Develop trust—immediately
• Facilitate productive conversations
• Use effective communication skills
• Make it easy for your patient to accept the care they want—and need
This seminar is appropriate for doctors and hygienists.
The Seven Secrets of Coaching Anyone
Many dentists struggle to use communication and relationship tools effectively to
promote teamwork, harmony, and productivity.
Learn from a dentist firsthand who has learned these valuable communication
and relationship skills.
In this workshop learn:
• A coaching model you can put to work immediately
• What to focus on when coaching others
• How to make the biggest difference with others
Start putting coaching skills to use in YOUR practice now!
This seminar is appropriate for everyone.
LISTENING
When asked, most of us would say that we listen to others all the time, right?
In the dental office, truly listening to our co-workers and to our patients is
probably the most important skill we can develop.
Good listeners know that:
• There is a distinct difference between hearing and listening.
• There is value in actively listening.
• You will not and cannot hear everything in a conversation.
• By knowing what to listen for, you can focus on the important elements of a
conversation.
Learn the elements of good listening, both in person and over-the-phone, and
reap the benefits that being a good listener has, including heightened case
acceptance, a more harmonious workplace, and better personal and professional
relationships.
This seminar is appropriate for everyone.
To register for a workshop or for information about upcoming workshops,
call 1-501-663-9903 or e-mail me at workshops@drdondeems.com.
Personal and Team Retreats
Retreats are very special experiences, as they can easily compress months of coaching. Each retreat is designed based on individual needs and goals. You and your team will come away renewed, invigorated, focused.
If you’re interested in what I can do with YOUR team, e-mail me at info@drdondeems.com.
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