Navigating Challenges, Celebrating Success, and Finding Happiness
Saturday, January 25 / Afternoon
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Open to: Women Dentists of Seattle Study Club
Join us for Seattle Study Club’s inaugural Women’s Summit, a pioneering event where leading female dentists and trailblazing women from diverse fields come together to address the real-world challenges faced by women today. This unique summit is designed to tackle professional and personal issues while exploring how to find true happiness through your career, life, and passions.
Engage in thought-provoking discussions about what it means to find happiness with a distinguished panel of professionals as they share their personal journeys. Discover how these remarkable women achieve career success, maintain balance, and uncover what it truly takes to find their happiness.
This inaugural summit offers more than just talks; it’s a space for intimate, knee-to-knee conversations where you can savor drinks, share experiences, and forge lasting friendships. Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with peers who understand your journey and aspirations. As the first in a series of annual gatherings, this summit hopes to become a key event for women in dental groups, providing a recurring opportunity to connect, share, and empower each other.
Don’t miss this transformative experience that promises to inspire and equip you for greater happiness and achievement. Join us to connect, learn, and build valuable relationships in a supportive and dynamic environment!
EMPOWERING CONNECTIONS:
A Panel Discussion on Professional Success and Personal Happiness
This dynamic panel discussion featuring prominent female dentists and CEOs from the dental manufacturing sector tackles the challenges women face in finding happiness in high-stress roles within both dentistry and manufacturing.
Our distinguished panelists will share their journeys, revealing how they navigate leadership, innovation, and work-life balance. Learn how collaboration between dental practices and manufacturing can enhance patient care and professional satisfaction.
This session offers an intimate space for conversation, questions, and shared experiences. We’ll explore themes of empowerment, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness, encouraging attendees to connect and support one another.
Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire and empower each other as we build a community dedicated to professional excellence and personal fulfillment!
Featured Keynote
Martin Mendelson, DDS, FIADFE, CPC
From Handpiece to Happiness: Strategies for the Striving Professional
Lecture up to 0.75 hour
Practice Management & Human Relations, AGD Subject Code 550
Persistent worry and negative thinking impair your cognitive function, limiting problem-solving abilities and creative thinking which directly affect business outcomes and personal well-being. How can we counteract these crippling effects to foster a resilient, thriving professional environment? This keynote ventures deep into the heart of this connection, exploring how mindset shapes your professional journeys and the importance of maintaining optimism and gratitude through unexpected challenges. You will discover the science behind optimism and its crucial role in strategic success. We will differentiate between toxic positivity and authentic happiness and engage with Doc Martin’s TEAM™️ Framework to understand the profound impact of thoughts on outcomes.
Upon completion of this session, the attendees should be able to:
Analyze the impact of mindset on professional identity and operational success utilizing the TEAM™️ Framework.
Explore the benefits of interpreting challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
Apply research-based methods to enhance cognitive and visual functions for improved decision-making and productivity.
Differentiate between toxic positivity and evidence-based happiness strategies to foster authentic workplace well-being.
Dr Mendelson receives financial support from Dentsply, Ivoclar, and Care Credit.
Dr Martin Mendelson, Founder of Metamorphosis Coaching and former Resident Faculty at Spear Education, has nearly 20 years of experience and certifications in Executive Coaching, Team Coaching/Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence, and Happiness Studies. Dr Mendelson has empowered leaders and teams across North America to excel and thrive. As a captivating speaker, astute coach, and masterful team facilitator, he unleashes the power of his innovative TEAM™️ approach, guiding clients to shed the burdens of traditional leadership and embrace cohesion for unparalleled business growth and personal fulfillment.
Workshop
Martin Mendelson, DDS, FIADFE, CPC
From Dialogue to Dynamism
Lecture up to 0.75 hour
Practice Management & Human Relations, AGD Subject Code 550
We’ve all felt the frustration of being misunderstood, believed-to-be-clear communications, leading to confusion, inefficiency, or worse. Going beyond theory, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and frameworks to address emotionally charged conversations and harness the power of cohesive teamwork. By understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and recognizing the influence of our inner dialogue, you will gain a newfound ability to steer your future toward innovation, cohesion, and unparalleled achievement.
Upon completion of this session, the attendees should be able to:
- Implement a repeatable active listening/responding methodology that yields consistent, desirable results.
- Pinpoint barriers to collaboration using the TEAM™️ framework to identify how perceptions influence communication and outcomes.
- Utilize an evidence-based approach for navigating any emotionally charged conversation.
- Design a personalized action plan to embrace the techniques that can immediately influence personal and professional success.
Dr Mendelson receives financial support from Dentsply, Ivoclar, and Care Credit.
Dr Martin Mendelson, Founder of Metamorphosis Coaching and former Resident Faculty at Spear Education, has nearly 20 years of experience and certifications in Executive Coaching, Team Coaching/Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence, and Happiness Studies. Dr Mendelson has empowered leaders and teams across North America to excel and thrive. As a captivating speaker, astute coach, and masterful team facilitator, he unleashes the power of his innovative TEAM™️ approach, guiding clients to shed the burdens of traditional leadership and embrace cohesion for unparalleled business growth and personal fulfillment.
