JOANNA CAREW

On Friday and Saturday I took part in the first module of a year-long course: Elite Dental Leaders, by Sameer Patel of Elleven Dental, London.

Sameer had pitched the course as something special, and he meant it! Those two days have laid the path for something truly transformational – I’m talking life-changing, never look back kind of change. The experience was mind-blowing, absolutely phenomenal.

There are 16 delegates on the course and we’ve been selected based on our personalities, so that we’ll bond and interact closely as cohort. The syllabus covers leadership from many angles, and the starting point is defining our values and our purpose.

Hassan Khan joined Sameer to lead the teaching, he’s one of the smartest people I’ve met, humble and funny, but razor sharp and has studied under many greats in Australia, the UK, and the USA.

I have been to courses, read extensively about personal and professional development, and I write blog posts about it every week. Yet, nothing prepared me for these two days: Hassan and Sameer’s teaching reached into my soul and lifted me up to believe I can live by values intrinsic to me, happily, healthily and enormously successfully.

When I described the days to my son he laughed saying it sounded like a cross between group therapy and a cult. 🤣

Group therapy, in a way, yes. We entered the room as strangers but abandoned all ego and pretence at the door. Inside, we shared traumas, fears, and lots of laughter. The group united to lift each other up and celebrate who we are with complete acceptance.

Each of us is still reeling a little today as we process the events in our minds, but the consensus is clear, this course feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity to grasp with both hands.

I’ll write with more detail over the coming weeks, but for now I am decompressing and reflecting on my values, purpose, and happiness. Thinking how I can utilise the tools provided in the course to work through my personal challenges, and to create a lifestyle where I can consistently show up and thrive.

The timing feels perfect, and I am so excited to embrace this opportunity. Truly profound 💛🩶