Dental Leaders Podcast

Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi•dentalleaders.libsyn.com

The Dental Leaders podcast takes you on a behind the scenes journey with emerging leaders in dentistry. Success leaves clues, and these conversations uncover the depth, detail, and backstory behind our guests. The show is hosted by dental entrepreneurs Payman Langroudi & Prav Solanki. Let the conversation flow. Find out more at https://www.dentalleaders.co.uk/

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#13 - The Ethics of Aesthetics - A Chat with Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Benji Dhillon

Knowing your ‘why’ always pushes you to be the best that you can be. Today’s guest knows his why , and that makes him more determined than ever to do what he’s got to do. In a slight departure for Dental Leaders, this week we chat to a leading light in aesthetics and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Benji Dhillon. Alongside ep5 guest Mark Hughes, Benji is co-founder of Define Clinic, which is currently leading the way in non-invasive treatments. Benji talks about his extraordinary sense of purpose and dete...

Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min

#12 - Mental Health, Mindfulness and Empowering Women in Dentistry with Mahrukh Khwaja

Mahrukh Khwaja is on a mission to empower women in dentistry - a quest borne out of dealing with difficult bosses and overcoming unhealthy relationships. In today’s episode, Mahrukh talks about why she feels something worth striving for - and why more women dentists should be celebrated. She also shares some thoughts on her other passions - mindfulness, meditation and the art of maintaining good mental health. Enjoy! “In our profession, mental wellness is not always really focused on. I feel lik...

Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min

#11- Learning When To Let Go with James Goolnik

The art of knowing when to let go is not something that comes easy. However, when one of dentistry’s biggest influencers found that stress in his personal life was putting a dampener on professional success, he did just that. We talk to James Goolnik about family, client relationships and why the multi-practice model isn’t for him. Enjoy! “The number one thing you have got to get is a relationship with your patient. Make sure there's a connection. Make sure there is trust and when things go wron...

Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 21 min

#10 - Hanging With Richard Branson, Chatting To Larry Page and Balancing Everything with Andrew Moore

Juggling a career and family life is never easy. Especially when you are one of the most sought after practitioners in your field. But some are skilled enough to manage it - like today’s guest, Andrew Moore. Andrew tells us all about his approach to the holy grail of achieving a healthy work-life balance and how he came to practice from a jealousy-inducing architectural gem. He also talks about the buzz he gets from teaching and a case that made a dramatic impact on his patient’s life. Enjoy! “T...

Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 9 min

#9 - Not Your Average Practice: The Daz Singh Experience

Do dentists sell a product or an experience? Today’s guest has views on this question that serve up plenty of food for thought. We talk to Daz Singh about the meteoric rise of his boutique Liverpool clinic Ollie and Darsh, taking plenty of conversational stop-offs along the way. Enjoy! “I wanted them to come in and see us. I wanted them to have the experience with us. I wanted them to go away talk about the experience they've had with us to their family and friends. So the knock-on effect would ...

Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min

#8 - From Ferndown to Harley Street - Manifesting Your Own Luck with Adam Thorne

Can you manifest your own luck? Adam Thorne is a firm believer that if you try hard enough to reach your goals, you’ll no doubt encounter a mentor who can help you get there. Though it may seem a little spiritual, it rings true for the events that have unfolded in Adam’s life. Adam Thorne is a Cosmetic Dentist at the Harley Street Dental Group. He talks about the trials and tribulations he underwent before finding his place at London’s most prestigious address. Enjoy! “I like people who are humb...

Nov 20, 2019•52 min

#7 - Marks of Excellence - Taking the Leap with Mark Hughes

Our guest today is a cosmetic dentist, and founder of the famous Harley Street Dental Group and Define Clinic, Mark Hughes. He unleashes wisdom on what it takes to get to achieve success by learning from setbacks to come through more determined than ever. Mark also tells us all about his globetrotting years, and how a chance booking at a boutique hotel provided the inspiration for his upscale London practice. Enjoy! “To be successful, you have to care about people in dentistry, and for me, kindn...

Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min

#6 - Motivating Billionaires And Finding Your “Why” with Mahmood Mawjee

Would you give up a six-figure profession for a new career full of uncertainty? For some, dentist-cum-motivational speaker Mahmood Mawjee’s transition to a new calling could seem like a waste of qualifications. But dentistry's loss is the world's gain. We hear why Mahmood made the leap, and take in some of his motivational secrets. Enjoy! “The biggest regret in life is living life on other people's terms and...no one regrets the things they did. They always regret the things they never did.” - M...

Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 5 min

#5 - Working Your Way To the Top and Creating Your Own Luck with Anil Shrestha

In this episode, we dimmed the studio lights to bask in the glow of a true dentistry dynamo. In 2011, Anil Shrestha was invited to take over the renowned Dr Micheal Wise’s Lister House Practice. It wasn’t all plain-sailing. Anil talks us through the highs and lows, and tells us about the positive mindset that has helped him to get where he is today. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from being a victim of circumstance to taking control of your own destiny, you need to hear this. Enjoy! The most ...

Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 9 min

#4 - Instagram Dentistry and Overcoming Good Luck with Simon Chard

Coming from a family of dentists, Simon Chard has been accused of starting out in the game with an unfair advantage. In this episode, he talks about how he overcame negativity from fellow professionals to find success on his own terms. Simon’s story is one of hard work and determination, and it’s also one of amazing pragmatism. He has used social media to turn himself into one of the industry’s most recognisable personal brands. In an episode that will resonate with both old-school professionals...

Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 4 min

#3 - Talking Ethics vs Profit with Tif Qureshi

Welcome to dentist, educator and former president of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Tif Qureshi. In this episode, Tif talks about his decision to follow a career in dentistry over medicine and the moment he realised that his practice could be a business as well as a treatment modality. Tif’s impressive portfolio also includes directorship of the IAS training academy, through which he passes on his philosophy of simple, minimally invasive dentistry. He talks about the academy, why tea...

Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 13 min

#2 - The Value of Family and Following Your Dreams with the Late Dr Anoop Maini

Episode #2: In this very special episode, we talk to one of dentistry’s most inspirational figures. Recorded shortly before his tragic passing in the summer of 2019, the great Dr. Anoop Maini shares his recollections of growing up in London and going on to run three successful practices alongside wife Neera. Always a family man, Anoop tells how he passed on his legendary work ethic to his children, and talks movingly about the passing of his father. In an episode full of Anoop’s trademark wisdom...

Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 11 min

#1 - The Dental Leaders Podcast & Our Why

Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi, hosts of The Dental Leaders Podcast reveals their individual reasons which made them launch the show. In this episode, you will discover how Prav was able to bounce back after a health scare situation. He also discusses where he gets the confidence to set up a business with no marketing background. Not only that, Payman will also share how he struggles on the first four years of his business. All of that and more are covered in great detail in this episode. C...

Jul 17, 2019•35 min

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