Letting go of the struggle to be perfect

Dental Boss Lady Leadership Academy Podcast

Welcome to Episode 21 of the re-launched Dental Boss Lady Leadership Academy Podcast with Dr. Terri Pukanich. In today's episode I will be sharing a vulnerable side and encourage you to get vulnerable, honest and authentic when it comes to being inside your practice. We will talk about letting go of the struggle to be perfect and all the “shoulds”, and instead have faith you are on the right path. We will also discuss the importance of being vulnerable when things aren't going your way, and especially of showing your team your honest and authentic self. Finally, remember we are worthy even when we make mistakes.

Bullet points

00:40 - A personal life update

02:05 - Sharing my personal story and struggles inside the practice

03:03 - Recommended TED Talk: Dr Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability

04:29 - Being a high achiever and having the courage to be imperfect

06:27 - Starting Dental Boss Lady and going through a tough time

09:56 - Wanting certainty vs being vulnerable when things aren't going your way

11:51 - Having patience and the courage to accept where you are right now

13:49 - The way the wholehearted live

15:21 - Letting go of the struggle to be perfect: We are worthy even when we make mistakes

19:47 - Be honest about where you are at, know what to do about it and manage your feelings

22:14 - The problem with numbing emotions

25:23 - Believe that you can get to where your want to be, even when you are struggling

28:09 - Have the courage to tell the story about the dentist you are and who you want to become, and have the patience to go there