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The Chief Psycho Podcast

Jonathan Bonannowww.chiefpsycho.com

Welcome to The Chief Psycho Podcast with Jonathan Bonanno a.k.a. Chief Psycho, where we dive into the human element of entrepreneurship. Each episode brings you closer to the extraordinary individuals who drive innovation in the industry, sharing their personal journeys, triumphs, and the real challenges they overcome.

Join us as we explore the heart of healthcare through candid conversations that reveal the human experiences fueling groundbreaking change. From inspiring breakthroughs to everyday struggles, we uncover what truly makes an impact - one brilliant mind to another.

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Episodes

Catching Up with Chief Psycho

In this exciting kickoff to Season 2, join our host JB, aka Chief Psycho, as he shares what he’s been up to since the last season. This episode is packed with insights and updates that you won’t want to miss! What Have I Been Up To Since Season 1: Speaking: Dive into the highlights of JB’s speaking engagements, including some of the most impactful events and memorable moments. Traveling: Discover the adventures and experiences from JB’s travels across the globe, and how these journeys have influ...

Jul 12, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Management Myths & Fateful Fallacies

Are you taking HR advice from Facebook groups? Could your team benefit from added HR compliance to better support your organization and team? Meet this week's guest star, Kara Kelley! 🎤 Kara works with Dental Practice Leaders to develop strategic HR systems that engage their team and strengthen their practice. She is the founder and CEO of Clinical HR LLC, a Human Resources advisory firm for dental and medical practices. Kara focuses on cultivating leadership skills, managing employee relations...

Nov 03, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Humanizing Technology

How are you staying up to date with the latest trends in technology? Are you afraid with the advancements of AI and technology that, your job could be replaced? Meet this week's guest star, Aimann Rasheed! 🤖 Aimann Rasheed is a Senior Manager within EisnerAmper Digital. With 15 years of experience in digital transformation consulting, Aimann specializes in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, automation, UX, product development, SaaS, and blockchain. He primarily works with ...

Oct 13, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Systems for Success

When was the last time you audited your systems or procedures in your business? Do you need assistance in creating a more efficient approach to facilitating projects or tasks? Meet this week’s guest star, Glenda Acevedo! 🙌🏼 Documentologist Glenda Acevedo guides professionals in transforming company culture through her speaking and consulting programs. She is a regular presence on podcasts and contributes to prominent industry publications. 🦷 Certified in systems management, Glenda helps busin...

Oct 06, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Compliance without Confusion

Have you ever had a risk assessment completed in your business? Are you educating yourself on how to prevent a data breach? Meet this week's guest star, Amy Wood! 🤖 Amy Wood is a best-selling author, speaker, consultant, and coach. She has a background in healthcare information technology and has spent the last decade as a HIPAA educator, risk assessor, and data breach consultant. 👩🏻‍💻 Her clients have received zero fines and zero patient lawsuits out of the hundreds of data breach investiga...

Sep 29, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Money Mindset

Have you struggled with managing your finances? Have you worked with countless CPA's or financial advisors with minimal success? Meet this week's guest star, Shannon Blackmon! 😎 Meet Shannon, your financial well-being expert! As a CFP® and Portfolio Advisor at Thomas Doll, Shannon is on a mission to transform how you perceive and manage your wealth. 💰 With a background in psychology and a heart set on helping others flourish, she doesn't just guide you through the numbers; she crafts financial...

Sep 15, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Art of Hiring

Are you experiencing challenges finding the right opportunity or candidate? Do you set up an interview with clear expectations for how the conversation will flow? Meet this week's guest star, Wendy Aldhamen! 🤩 Wendy has been a hiring manager since 2014. She started her dental coaching career in the trenches. She began as a dental assistant in 2010: great opportunity, toxic office culture. 🙅🏼‍♀️ After that, she went to work for a dream practice. As she progressed to receptionist and then offic...

Sep 08, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 26

The Road to Hygienepreneurship

Are you a hygienist who's considered entering the world of entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea to bring to the world, but you're not sure where to start? Meet this week's guest star, Tiffany Wuebben, RDH! 👑 As the Founder and CEO of The Hygienepreneur, Tiffany Wuebben, RDH is a published Author and Speaker and is dedicated to serving the dental community in a big way! 🎤 Tiffany’s influence empowers the dental team to practice with an “ownership attitude” which leads to better clinical outcom...

Sep 01, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Psychology of Smiling

Did you know there is a chemical connection when we smile? Did you know a healthy, pretty smile can enhance your overall mood and confidence? Meet this week's guest star, Dr. Radwa Saad! 🤩 Dr. Saad's main focus is on improving the patients' oral health as well as restoring their function and aesthetics. 💎 Dr. Saad graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba with Honors, where she earned her DMD. She was on the dean's Honor list, and she was a recipient of many dental studen...

Aug 04, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Mental Health = Dental Wealth

Is mental health a challenge in your practice? Do you feel like no matter how much you keep pushing, it still isn't enough? Meet this week's guest star, Dr. Vince Buscemi! ✊🏼 Dr. Buscemi is passionate about biomimetic, biological, and airway dentistry and the immense benefits that it provides to his patient’s long-term health and well-being. After getting frustrated with the limits and, at times, negative consequences of traditional dentistry, Dr. Buscemi sought out a superior alternative to tr...

Jul 28, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The Value of Time

Have you ever considered hiring a life coach? Are you setting time aside to follow what's true to you? Meet this week's guest star, Dr. Zhanna Konovalenko! 🥳 Dr. Zhanna is the life coach for dentists. She helps doctors manage stress uniquely and effectively, creating immediate results in their professional and personal lives. She works with dentists who feel overwhelmed, stressed, and starting to burn out. As a board-certified orthodontist, a devoted spouse, and a loving mother, she understands...

Jul 21, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Breakdown to Breakthrough

We've all heard the phrase "slow down to speed up," but how effective are you in the "slow down" period? Are you taking the time to center yourself with your thoughts and feelings? Meet this week's guest star, Sarah Cottingham! 💫 Sarah is a dynamic and accomplished professional who unleashes the full potential of individuals and teams in diverse industries, driving sustainable business success. With a background in dental hygiene, she excels in the field and uniquely balances the "Big Picture" ...

Jul 14, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Creating Playful Cultures

Have your team meetings been in need of productive fun? Have you questioned whether or not you could create a playful culture? Meet this week's guest star, Angela Davis-Sullivan! 🎉 Angela is a Dental practice business and development coach. Angela brings over 30 years of hands-on experience while helping doctors and teams reach their full potential. 📈 Angela is also a speaker and educator for dental practices. Her background as an administrator, expanded function dental assistant, New patient ...

Jul 05, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Clearly Worthy

Have you ever questioned your worth? Have you ever questioned whether you can hit your personal or professional goals? Meet this week's guest star, Allison Lacoursiere! 💖 Allison Lacoursiere is a professional coach with a focus on leadership and worthiness. As the founder of Clear Coaching, she is an expert in helping Doctors and teams step into their most significant potential through powerful communication and mindset strategies. She has years of experience helping Dentists streamline their e...

Jun 14, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 19

LGBTQIA+ Competency

Are you celebrating Pride outside the month of June? It takes more than throwing a rainbow scheme behind your logo to celebrate and provide awareness. Interested in learning how you can create an LGBTQIA+ competent culture? Meet this week's guest star, Ash Kattner! 🏳️‍🌈 With over 6 years of experience in dentistry, Ash started as a front desk concierge and later transitioned into coaching dental teams and professionals after completing their M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. They h...

Jun 07, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Dental Culture Con

Have you ever thought to yourself "How can I see more of what represents me and my community" in the workplace? Meet this week’s guest stars, Karese and Chris! 🤩 Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice to amplify oral wellness to whole-body wellness. Through teletherapy, she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate ab...

May 31, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Sustainability Gets Mouthy

Have you ever wondered about the true impact of plastic oral appliances? Are you interested in taking a more sustainable and eco-friendly route for optimal oral health? Meet this week’s guest star, Lynda Sherman! 🤩 Lynda is a fierce advocate for saving teeth, saving the planet, and of course... cheese pizza. 🍕🧀 She is interrupting the routine of dental care as the owner and consultant of EcoSmiles Dentistry, the founder of the eco-friendly subscription box, Get Mouthy, and the founder of the ...

May 24, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Stress & Wellness Management

Have your stress levels been at an all-time high? Do you need support in maintaining and managing your personal wellness? If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview as we kick off Stress Awareness Month with Ms. Diane Randall! Diane Randall is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, mental wellness, self-care, self-realization, plant-based nutrition, and whole-life wellness. Her joy is seeing individuals adapt health and wellness me...

Apr 05, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Leadership Level Up

Interested in learning how you can increase your self-awareness? Is emotional intelligence missing in your leadership style and approach? If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Dr. Kelly Tanner! Dr. Kelly Tanner is a renowned leader at the forefront of reshaping dental care, and helping teams and individuals reach unprecedented levels of professional fulfillment. Kelly’s combined leadership experience, doctoral education in business and leadership, and licensure in coaching hav...

Mar 15, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Cybersecurity Awareness

Have you ever considered doing a risk assessment in your healthcare organization? Interested in learning how you can optimize your security and fraud prevention techniques? If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Charles Hale! Charles Hale is the President of Hale Consulting Solutions LLC, a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and project management for healthcare organizations. Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, with over 25 years working in healthca...

Feb 22, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Instilling Organizational Wellness

Is well-being a concern for you or a colleague in the workplace? Are you interested in forming a community that fosters innovation and inclusion? If so, you won't want to miss this week's interview with Dr. Meng Chiang! Mengchun "Meng" Chiang, Ph.D. is the founder of CHI Executive Consulting . Meng is an experienced consultant, executive trainer, and coach for leaders in higher education and tech industries on workplace inclusion and organizational wellness. Meng is the faculty director of the L...

Feb 15, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Diversifying Higher Education

Have you ever felt like you had no one to turn to at school? Are you pursuing an education career out of passion or obligation? If so, you will not want to miss this interview with Casanova Green! Casanova Green is a writer, singer/songwriter, recording artist, educator, and pastor. He is a 2010 graduate of Ohio Northern University with a BA in Language Arts Education with a minor in voice and received an MFA in Creative Writing at the Etowah Valley Low-Residency MFA Program at Reinhardt Univers...

Feb 08, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Dream Health

Have you ever wondered what your dreams might be telling you? If so, you won't want to miss this week's podcast interview with dream interpreter, Jesse Lyon! Jesse Lyon is the Chief Dream Scientist at DreamApp – an app that interprets your dreams using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and the latest science and research findings. Jesse launched DreamApp to help users overcome their mental health struggles and has already brought healing to millions of users around the world. The team has cur...

Feb 01, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Power of Networking

Have you been trying to figure out how to take your event game to the next level? Are you looking to expand your reach and give back to your community? If so, you won't want to miss this inspiring and motivating interview with Elijah Desmond! Elijah Desmond began his career at age 15 as a motivational speaker to kids. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University as a hygienist and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where he started his first of eleven dental businesses. Elijah now resides in Sou...

Jan 25, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Human Trafficking & Sleep Awareness

Does your dental practice have a human trafficking awareness system in place? Do you have sleep apnea and not know it? This week on the podcast, we are joined by Loren King. Loren is a Published Author, Registered Dental Hygienist, and Life Performance Coach. She's also a licensed skydiver who has jumped out of a perfectly good airplane, solo, 34 times – which speaks to her resilience to conquer hard things! Loren joins us this week to bring awareness to topics like Human Trafficking and Sleep A...

Jan 18, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle

Is your New Year's Resolution to become more active? Are you experiencing pain or discomfort with the simplest activity and eager to get moving again? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with our guest star Dr. AJ Kimmich! Dr. AJ Kimmich PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is the owner of Pinnacle Performance & Wellness which is dedicated to helping active individuals rehabilitate from injuries and avoid unnecessary medical pro...

Jan 04, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Pouring Your Passion

Has your workload contributed to your overall mental health challenges or sense of fulfillment? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with our guest star Melissa Hernandez! Melissa is an Arizona Native and Certified Sommelier through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona and has spent the last 6 years in leadership at a health insurance company. She is an owner of a coffee roasting business called, Novela Coffe...

Dec 28, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Growth & Leverage

Are you an entrepreneur interested in learning how to grow your business virtually? Are you looking for a strategic partner to support your ability to be leveraged and be out in front? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with our guest star Michael Bonanno! Michael has over two decades of executive leadership experience and has a passion for turning businesses into exceedingly high performers and is committed to increasing the value of businesses practices from within. He has co-owned bus...

Dec 21, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Employee Engagement

Are you experiencing disengagement on your team? Are you afraid that your team has jumped on the "quiet quitting" bandwagon? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with our guest star Chris Love, RDH! Chris Williams (aka "Chris Love") is a hygienist, international speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Prophy Kings. Prophy Kings is a community built around the male Dental hygienist and Dental assistant representing the underrepresented dental professional while promoting cultural diversity. Pro...

Sep 02, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Inclusive Leadership

Interested in learning how to lead more inclusively within your team and organization? If so, you won't want to miss this episode with our guest star Dr. Steve Yacovelli! Dr. Steve (aka “The Gay Leadership Dude™”) is not only a published author but is the Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group ! TopDog is a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, USA, with several affiliates across the globe! Steve has wri...

Aug 11, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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