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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self-Worth – Allison LacoursiereKnowing yourself is the best thing you can do in life. It will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, and more confidence — soft skills that are vital to every business owner. To help you discover and increase your self-worth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Allison Lacoursiere, founder of Clear Coaching, to share the four steps to personal alignment and confidence. Value yourself so you can value your practice! If you're ready to become your better self, listen to Episode 716 of The Best Practices Show!Learn More About Allison:Send Allison an email: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourclearalignercoachLearn more about Clear Coaching: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.comRegister for the Clear Aligner Bootcamp: https://www.domoreclearalignercases.com/clearalignerbootcampMore Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listenJoin The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpaJoin ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/tttSee the ACT Dental/BPA Live Event Schedule: https://www.actdental.com/eventGet The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazinePlease leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218Episode Resources:Watch the video version of Episode 716: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videosRead “9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond” from Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2024/01/9-trends-that-will-shape-work-in-2024-and-beyondMain Takeaways:Know yourself.Accept every aspect of yourself.Once you know and accept yourself, honor yourself.Start loving the journey you're on. Stop shaming and blaming yourself.Learn how to prevent and deal with burnout. Don't wait to make a change.Snippets:0:00 Introduction.2:04 Allison’s background.3:55 Why this is an important topic.6:02 Know yourself and accept yourself.9:40 Honor yourself.12:36 How to not repeat mistakes.13:34 Love your journey.15:37 The consequences of not honoring yourself.17:10 Why this concept is difficult for dentists.21:22 Dealing with burnout.24:31 Real versus reel.27:14 Don't be afraid of AI.30:30 Final thoughts.31:57 More about Clear Coaching and how to get in touch.Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP Bio:Innovator Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC, ELI-MP, is the creator of the Clear Aligner Systemization methodology. Allison helps dentists and teams streamline efficiencies to increase both patient and practice satisfaction and health.A native Canadian, Allison moved to Bermuda at the age of 19 to work as a dental assistant and to seek adventure and try something new. She incorporated a system in that practice which generated $80K a month in clear aligner production.With over a decade of dental practice experience, Allison is a sought-after mentor and speaker. She helps dental teams improve culture, increase production, and grow into their full potential. She is certified through International Professional Excellence in Coaching and is a member of the International Coaches Federation. Allison is a member of Toastmasters International and has trained with Dale Carnegie Speaking Institution. She is a Certified Transformational Trainer through LionSpeak.Allison is passionate about fitness and wellness. She is an active team member and competitor on the Bermuda National Beach Volleyball Team. Allison is also a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Her passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve their ultimate potential and life satisfaction.