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Kirk Behrendt is a practice performance coach, international speaker and author. Kirk has invested his entire professional life studying the elite practices in dentistry and the leadership that guides them. As the founder of ACT, his vision is driven by the commitment to provide highly personalized care to the dental profession. By creating a talented team of experts, Kirk and his team continue to positively impact the practice of dentistry one practice at a time. His personal mission is to use up every ounce of his potential. Kirk lectures all over the world to help individuals take control of their own lives. Kirk has competed internationally in 4 Ironman Triathlons and 9 Half-Iron Triathlons. He currently trains with some of the best triathletes competing in the world today. His feeling is that there is no greater parallel to optimal business performance than optimal athletic performance. He loves cycling, basketball, stand-up comedy, and most of all, spending time with his wife, Sarah, and children Kinzie, Lily, Zoe & Bo. His email address is kirk@actdental.com
Sheri Kay brings passion and joyful energy to her work every day. She is dedicated to building a strong sense of community within each dental practice and takes pride in having the ability to help each person maximize their contribution to the team. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her dedication to the success of others is remarkable. Having worked for many years as a hygienist and a practice facilitator, Sheri lives and breathes the philosophy of integrating healthy relationships with exquisite restorative dentistry. Her mission is to partner with other practices that also desire a high level of effectiveness within their teams. "Becoming a Practice Coach with ACT gives me an opportunity to be a part of a great team," Sheri says. "I love being able to primarily focus on excellence, raising the bar on what is possible in dentistry." Sheri earned her Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. She is proud to hold certificates in International Coaching and Organizational Development from the internationally-renowned Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. She also enjoys teaching in the dental hygiene program at Lorain County community College in Ohio. Her e-mail address is sheri@actdental.com
Blair Kolkoski is a Business Performance Coach/Speaker who helps businesses align their core values with their intended business model while creating profit. Blair has spent over two decades working with over 500 business owners to improve their bottom line while increasing customer satisfaction.
Blair is known for his ability to ‘connect’ with people. He has the very unique ability to truly listen. When you have a conversation with Blair you realize very quickly that he is genuinely interested in you as a person and knows you have something to teach him. Blair isn’t afraid to ask questions and ask a lot of them. Ask anyone who has ever been coached by him and they will tell you that it was one of the most unique, engaging and rewarding experiences they’ve ever had professionally and personally.
Blair has studied with many of the greatest minds in business, communication, and behavioral change. He believes that your business can be a dojo… a place to live, learn and grow. “I believe that as your quality of life increases so does your ability to increase the quality of experience for the people you serve. “ Blair and Catherine have been married for 18 years. They have three kids Bryce (16), Breezy (14), and Brielle (7). Blair is an Eagle Scout and he enjoys aviation, back packing, fly fishing, international expeditions, live music, yoga and Scuba diving. His email address is blair@actdental.com.
Jane Burdette brings over 25 years of experience as a business owner and consultant to progressive dental practices. Jane has a Masters in Management and Organizational Development, is a Certified MBTI® practitioner, and a Professional Co-Active Coach. Her specialties include leadership development, strategic planning and practice systems enhancement. Jane’s warm professional manner of interaction and her focus on healthy interpersonal and group dynamics helps individuals and teams achieve and sustain high performance. She brings a big picture approach and blends it with practical day to day implementation to help others achieve success. Outside of dentistry Jane delights in living in the NH countryside – gardening, cooking, outdoor activities and playing with family keep her energized and fulfilled. Her email address is jane@actdental.com.
Shannon is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine and has been a dental assistant for over 20 years. She is the past president of the Metrolina Dental Assistants Society in Charlotte and is on the advisory board for the dental assistant program at Central Piedmont Community College. Shannon is the past co-editor-in-chief for REALITYTEAM and the editor-in-chief for Inside Dental Assisting. She is on faculty at The Dawson Academy. Shannon sits on the editorial board for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry and serves on the AACD's New Member Committee. She is the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD Executive Board. Shannon is an evaluator for Dental Advisor and a consultant for many dental manufacturers. Her e-mail address is shannon@actdental.com.
Dr. Gordon has practiced full time comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry for over 25 years in the Kansas City Northland area. In addition, he lectures and gives presentations on cosmetic dental procedures, materials and smile design principles. Dr. Gordon also speaks about the business and financial aspects as related to cosmetic and restorative dentistry, marketing, digital dental photography and laboratory communication that assures you get the results you and the patient are happy with. Dr. Gordon is a member of the International Congress of Osseous Integration, Academy of Osseousintegration, and the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He has completed the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Continuum, and the Peter Dawson Continuum. For more information you can email him at drjohnrgordon@hotmail.com or visit his website at www.drjohngordon.com.
Michael C. Fling, D.D.S., began his career in dentistry in 1976 as a laboratory technician. Graduating from Oklahoma University College of Dentistry in 1984, he received the “Young Dentist of the Year Award” in 1988 from the Oklahoma Dental Association. Maintaining a private practice with an emphasis on restorative dentistry, he has served as Course Director and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics at the O.U. College of Dentistry. He is the founder and President of “Fling Seminars”, providing advanced dental education to dentists, dental teams and technicians throughout the country. Currently he serves as a guest lecturer at O.U. College of Dentistry in the Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and as an Associate Faculty at the L.D. Pankey Institute.
Dr. Fling is also on staff with the St. Anthony’s Hospital General Residency Program and with the Advance Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residents at the O.U. College of Dentistry, lecturing on restorative concepts and technical excellence. He recently completed the process to be awarded the title of “Pankey Scholar.” As a member of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and the American College of Dentists, he has lectured throughout the country to dental and laboratory associations and to various study groups on fundamental principles of restorative dentistry and achieving technical excellence.
Dr. Bernie Villadiego graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1989 and went on to complete a general practice residency program at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. He established a private practice with an emphasis in esthetic and reconstructive dentistry in Chatsworth, California in 1993. An Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Villadiego is a graduate of several cosmetic residency dentistry programs at the Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center in California and now serves as their clinical instructor in the Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion residency program. He has also completed continuums at the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education and the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study. An avid photographer, Dr. Villadiego has lectured on the use of glamour photography in dental marketing. For more information you can email him at powerofthesmile@sbcglobal.net or visit his website at www.powerofthesmile.com.
Dr. Stephen K. Malone has an Aesthetic and Reconstructive dental practice in Knoxville, TN. He has been in practice there for 12 years. Dr. Malone is a member of The American Dental Association, The Tennessee Dental Association, and he is Vice President of the 2nd District Dental Society. Dr. Malone lectures locally and nationally to groups about dentistry, the importance of relationships, and creating a balanced life. Dr. Malone graduated from The University of Louisville Dental School in 1994. He is a Pankey Scholar and a Facilitator at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. He is also an advisor for the Board of Directors of The Pankey Foundation. Dr. Malone and his wife, Lisa, have 2 sons, Davis and Grant. He enjoys spending time with family, cycling, and boating. For more information you can email him at drmalone@knoxvillesmiles.com or visit his website at www.knoxvillesmiles.com.
James DiNardo is a Certified Financial Planning Professional® at the Pioneer Financial Group. As a very important part of the team at ACT, he works with every individual to develop a personal financial plan suited to their unique situation and goals. His approach is very simple - through a qualitative fact finding process, he will get to know your goals and objectives. We will then design a custom tailored financial plan based on that information, including basic insurance planning, wealth accumulation investment strategies, deferred compensation structures, and estate preservation. His email address is james.dinardo@nmfn.com.
Dr. Brian DesRoches is a consultant, psychotherapist, nationally known workshop facilitator and internationally published author. Since the early 1980’s he has provided coaching and consulting services for individuals and organizations seeking change. Prior to that time he was a hospital administrator and vice president of a multi-hospital corporation. Brian has an extensive professional education with a Master of Health Care Administration, Master of Science in Counseling, Master of Business Administration and Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling and Psychology. He completed two years of post-graduate training in Marriage and Family Systems and is a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Brian has also completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in various disciplines such as neuroscience, post traumatic stress disorder,
and applications of advanced systems thinking. Dr. DesRoches has worked with professional organizations and firms for over twelve years providing consulting, coaching and workshops that focus on experiencing a high performing, profitable and fulfilling business environment. He developed and facilitates the nationally known Practice Leadership workshop based on the principles of Mindful Leadership and the Optimizing Your Influence in Client and Patient Relationships course. He is the author of Your Boss is Not Your Mother (William Morrow, Inc., April 1995; also published in 6 foreign languages), Reclaiming Yourself (Dell Publishing Inc., April 1990), Optimizing Your Influence in Patient Relationships (self-published manual, 2004) and other publications. His email address is bdesroches@att.net.
