Dentistry is a tough job and to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy you probably exercise on a regular basis. like many of us, you may find the motivation to go to the gym hard, especially when you are exhausted at the end of the day. how can you be certain that you are doing the exercises correctly? This is why most dentists work with a personal trainer to improve their results and hold them accountable.
If you are looking to improve your career, practice and need someone to show you the way, and hold you accountable for achieving what you want to, you will want to work with an experienced coach because they are the work equivalent of a personal trainer.
1. Are Both Coaches and Personal Trainers Goal-Oriented?
Because you want to improve your practice and practise you will want to know if both coaches and personal trainers are focused on helping clients achieve specific goals. The answer is yes. Both professions are dedicated to guiding you toward your personal outcomes, whether it’s a healthier body or a more successful dental practice. A coach and a personal trainer works to you’re agenda not their own.
2. Do They Create Individualised Programs?
Dentists understand that every patient is unique, and they may wonder if coaches and personal trainers take a similar approach. Indeed, they do. Personal trainers develop customised workout plans, while coaches design tailored strategies to address the specific needs and objectives of your outcomes. You coach will spend time with you finding out what is important to you and more importantly why reaching your goals is important. your why will keep you motivated when the going gets tough, Jane uses a technique called the Magnificent 7 to enable you to clarify your goals and motivation.
3. How Do They Ensure Accountability?
Accountability is crucial in any coaching or training relationship. Dentists might inquire about how both coaches and personal trainers motivate and hold their clients accountable. Both professions utilise techniques, customised to their clients to ensure you stay on track with their goals, providing the necessary support and encouragement.
4. Can They Adapt and Evolve Strategies?
Dentists understand that the dental industry is dynamic. They may want to know if coaches and personal trainers are flexible in adapting strategies to changing circumstances. Indeed, both professions emphasise the importance of continuous improvement and adjustment to help clients achieve better results. the four pillars of our approach focus on evolution pillars 1 and 2 are, be self-aware and raise standards, you will agree these habits are essential if you are going to be better.
5. Are Communication Skills a Priority?
Effective communication is essential for dentists, both in patient interactions and in working with a coach or personal trainer. Dentists may ask how coaches and personal trainers communicate and motivate clients. Both professions place a strong emphasis on clear and motivating communication. As your coach we have options that will enable you to improve your communication with your team, your patients and yourself. quieting that constant critical voice so that you can focus on what you need to.
6. Do They Address Mindset and Motivation?
I am sure that you recognise the significance of a positive mindset, yet day by day working in a busy practice your positive mind set and enthusiasm can get eroded. You may be wondering how coaches and personal trainers help you overcome limiting beliefs and maintain motivation. Because both professions recognise that mindset is the foundation to your success either in the gym or in your practice, both a great PT and Fabulous coach will offer to work with you on your mindset, so that you can overcome limiting beliefs, believe in yourself, develop and provide encouragement for you to overcome mental barriers, building confidence.
7. Is a Holistic Approach Part of Their Method?
Are you be interested in a holistic approach to patient care, treating your patient as a person not just a set of teeth, do you recognise that building a successful practice is a holistic approach that requires skills beyond clinical ability. You will recognise that your performance at work is influenced by what and who outside work and vice versa. You will therefore want to choose a coach that considers various aspects of your life and work, working with you a whole .Yes,; both the best PT and coaches take a holistic view, addressing not only your specific goals but also related factors.
8. How Do They Track Progress?
Progress tracking is essential for dentists measuring success. If you cant measure it you can’t improve it. You might be curious about the methods used by coaches and personal trainers to track progress. Both professions employ various metrics and techniques to monitor changes and growth, that are customised specifically to you and your situation.
9. What Education and Training Do They Have?
Dentists value expertise and qualifications. For your patient’s safety it is reasonable for them to expect their dentist is qualified, indemnified and committed to developing. It is the same for your coach and PT, before you make your choice, you must ask if your coach is properly trained, indemnified, committed to personal development. Jane is the only dentist in the world to have been trained by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards, to be awarded their highest accolade, Master Certified Coach, she is also a fellow of the Association of Coaching. You can find out more about the rigorous ICF standards here, https://www.coachingfederation.org.uk/ Jane is indemnified with Towergate and is passionate about CPD for not only herself, Jane trains other coaches too. Like you both PT and coaches should invest in ongoing learning and stay up- to-date.
10. Do They Provide Emotional Support?
As a Dentist, you understand the importance of empathy and emotional support in patient care. You may ask if your coach and personal trainer offers you similar support if needed. The answer is yes; both professions provide emotional guidance and encouragement to help clients overcome obstacles. Jane is skilled and experienced in helping clients through a wide variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, fear, imposter syndrome, grief and even suicidal ideation. With Jane you are in safe hands.
If you are a dentist seeking a coach to improve your career or practice you can be confident that you are making a good choice. When you want to improve your physical health and fitness you will work with a personal trainer. A coach is to your career and practice what a PT is to your health and fitness. Both prioritise goal achievement, individualised approaches, accountability, effective communication, and holistic views of well-being. These qualities make them valuable partners in the journey in a fulfilling career and evolving a better practice.
If you would like to find out more about coaching with Jane you can either click here for more information or visit www.IODB.co.uk and make a complimentary chat with Jane appointment.
