The Chief Psycho Podcast

Jonathan Bonanno

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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Courageous Conversations
Yesterday
Courageous Conversations
Introducing... Katherine Eitel Belt, CSP, Dentistry’s Unscripted Communications Coach!  🥳Founder and CEO of LionSpeak, Katherine is an international speaker, author, and performance coach, best known for helping professionals develop courageous, unscripted conversations with patients, clients, co-workers, and audiences.  Whether communicating from a treatment room, consult room, boardroom, or stage, audiences love her simple yet powerful formulas for delivering messages with clarity, courage, and inspiration. For 35 years Katherine has keynoted annual conferences in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., coached thousands of dental professionals in hundreds of practices, and consulted or presented for companies such as Care Credit, Henry Schein, Kois Center, Aurum Group, Patterson Dental, Dentsply Sirona, e-Assist, Seattle Study Club, Cain Watters, Pacific Dental Services, Dental Intel, and Philips Oral Healthcare.  Katherine is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an earned designation of the National Speakers Association achieved by less than 17% speakers worldwide and she is one of only ten dental professionals to hold the certification.  She is a Spotlight-On-Speaking champion, Speaking Consulting Network founding member, past-president of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, AADOM/ASCA member, faculty member for the Dental Business Institute and the Dental Speakers Institute, faculty instructor for the Texas Tech University Dental School in El Paso, Board Advisor Emeritus for Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), voted “2023 Speaker of the Year” at the Dental Festival and “Favorite Dental Speaker” by the 2023 Nifty Awards and the Linda Miles Spirit Award for her contributions to the dental industry.  She was recently featured in the documentary film, Women Shaping Dentistry Tomorrow, and her latest book, Courageous Conversations, is scheduled for release in the Spring of 2025.🕒 Don’t wait—stream now and let’s get courageous!Links:Instagram: @katherineeitelbeltFacebook: LionSpeak Communication CoachingLinkedIn: Katherine Eitel BeltWebsite: www.lionspeak.net#NewEpisode #CourageousConversations #LeadershipDevelopment #TheChiefPsychoPodcast #AuthenticCommunication
Culture Meets Innovation
Nov 15 2024
Culture Meets Innovation
Meet this week’s guest, Laura Maly! 🎙️Behind the start-up culture, ping-pong table and beer fridge, you’ll find culture-maker and entrepreneur Laura Maly, the Co-Founder of Wonderist Agency. For the last 11 years, she’s been helping dentists generate new patients through marketing and growing Wonderist  into one of the largest privately-owned dental marketing agencies with her husband and business partner, Michael Anderson. With a team of 57 in sunny San Diego, culture is at the heart of everything Wonderist Agency does and you can see it through the many accolades they’ve received including the Inc. 5000 (2020, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23), San Diego’s Best Places to Work (2018, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23) and San Diego’s Fastest Growing Private Companies (2020, ‘21, ‘22, ‘23). When Laura isn’t working or on the road commanding an audience of dentists from the stage, you’ll find her with her three balls of energy masquerading as children (Wilder, Shiloh and Francie), boating, reading, drinking wine and coffee, or dedicating her time to the San Diego County Dental Foundation, where she sits on the Board of Directors. She loves to meet people- come introduce yourself and tell her what you’re working on, where you’re traveling or what you’ve been up to!Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Laura! 🥳---Links:  IG: @lauraamaly, @wonderistagency, @yourvirtualconsultLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-maly-094bb36/Website: https://www.wonderistagency.com/#TheChiefPsychoPodcast #CultureMeetsInnovation #WonderistAgency #DentalMarketing #Leadership
Creating a Legacy
Sep 13 2024
Creating a Legacy
Introducing… 🥁…The Stewart’s! 🥳It’s an extra special episode this week as I sit down with my dear friends and family, Katrina and Dale! This dynamic duo is changing the game in both the dental and business worlds — get a glimpse of their day-to-day below:👩🏻‍🦰 Katrina Sanders-Stewart: A clinical dental hygienist, author, and international speaker, Katrina is passionate about elevating the dental profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She is the Clinical Liaison for Hygiene Excellence at AZPerio, founder of Sanders Board Preparatory, and has been published in various publications including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH. Recently, Katrina proudly received the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award and Sunstar GUM Award of Distinction.🧔🏻‍♂️ Dale Stewart: With an MBA and over a decade of corporate consulting experience, Dale enjoys working with teams to solve their most complex business and technology challenges. He has experience in working effectively with stakeholders from the front line to the C-suite and is passionate about leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles to orchestrate people, processes, technology, and metrics to help organizations become more successful. Recently Dale joined forces with his wife, Katrina Sanders, and now they are on a joint mission to positively impact the world around them through delivering the best dental and business education that empowers clinicians and improves patient outcomes.Together, they’re delivering world-class education to empower clinicians and improve patient outcomes. Don’t forget to tune in!🍷✨—Links:• IG: @TheDentalWINEgenist, @trip.n.dales• Website: www.katrinasanders.com• FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheDentalWINEgenist/https://www.facebook.com/dale.stewart.3388• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-m-sanders-rdh-bsdh-m-ed-rf-39547bb4/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-stewart-mba-7633392b/
Catching Up with Chief Psycho
Jul 12 2024
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 influenced his perspectives.Launch of ZIA:Focus: Learn about the primary goals and focus areas of ZIA, the latest venture JB is passionate about.Why: Understand the motivation and inspiration behind launching ZIA, and what it aims to achieve in the industry.Origins: Hear the backstory of where the idea for ZIA came from and how it has evolved into a reality.What’s to Come on the Podcast:Returning Guests: Look forward to the return of some favorite guests from Season 1, bringing fresh insights and updates.New Co-Host: Meet the new co-host joining JB this season, adding a new dynamic and perspective to the discussions.New Series Edition: Get excited about a new series edition coming this season, designed to delve deeper into specific topics and offer even more value to listeners.Tune in to this episode for an engaging and informative start to an incredible new season! Follow us on Instagram: @thechiefpsychopodcastInterested in learning more about being a guest? Contact us at hello@chiefpsycho.com!#PodcastSeason2 #ChiefPsycho #Episode1 #CatchUp #NewBeginnings #ZIALaunch
Management Myths & Fateful Fallacies
Nov 3 2023
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 issues, and implementing competitive total rewards systems. She also works with practices to develop employee policies and establish compliant HR systems. 🚨Though Kara initially enrolled in a Marketing degree program, she took an HR course for a general business credit. She fell in love with it, eventually earning a B.S. in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Kara is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). She is also an Everything DiSC Workplace Certified Facilitator and a Five Behaviors Certified Practitioner. 🏆A life-long learner who is never content with the status quo, Kara serves on several professional boards and committees. She is the Co-Chair of the Mentorship Committee and a member of the Legal & Legislative Committee for Austin SHRM. Kara is currently serving as President of the National Speakers Association Austin chapter. In 2022, she helped found the ADMC Memorial Foundation, a scholarship program for new practice owners. Kara founded the Dental Leadership Mindset Facebook group, an HR Hub for Practice Leaders. 📚Follow Kara to learn more:🪄 @clinicalhrllc🪄 https://www.clinicalhr.com/
Humanizing Technology
Oct 13 2023
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 private and public clients in the healthcare, technology, life sciences, and education industries. 🧬Aimann has a proven track record of helping organizations successfully navigate the ever-changing digital transformation landscape. He has deep expertise in identifying and implementing innovative solutions that drive business growth and improve customer experience. His in-depth understanding of enterprise architecture, automation, and software development lifecycles (SDLC) has helped many clients streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. 🧰Prior to joining the firm, he was the Chief Technology Officer with a dental software startup serving hundreds of dental offices in North America. In this role, his key responsibilities included building software solutions, managing teams, managing technical operations, and defining technical vision/strategy. 🦷Furthermore, Aimann has a keen interest in emerging technology-focused topics and regularly publishes thought leadership pieces on topics such as automation best practices, artificial intelligence, digital ethics, and design thinking. 💭Follow Aimann to learn more:🕹️ @rasheemo🕹️ https://www.eisneramper.com/
The Road to Hygienepreneurship
Sep 1 2023
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 outcomes, higher case acceptance, and more productivity for the practice. This solid base starts with mentorship, education, and training. ⚙️Tiffany is the Author of the 2021 book, Hygienepreneur: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Achieving Career Success & Personal Transformation. The book outlines twenty-five key lessons for becoming the ultimate dental hygienist, one who provides the highest level of patient care, contributes significantly to practice revenue, and gains new insights into mastering their destiny. 🦷With 30 years of dental experience, Tiffany is vested in practice and patient success through the growth and support of a highly profitable hygiene department. She has a unique passion for the field of dentistry and believes in giving back to the profession that has given so much to her. 🙏🏼Tiffany is grateful to be able to spread this message to others and provide training and guidance. The Hygienepreneur Mantra? “For the love of the Patient, the Practice, and You!” 👏🏼Copy/paste this link and promo for a copy of Tiffany's book:Coupon Code - Culturacohttp://bit.ly/42sQrwG Follow Tiffany to learn more:🎸 @thehygienepreneur🎸 tiffany@thehygienepreneur.com🎸 www.thehygienepreneur.com