ADA Accelerator Series

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This webinar was recorded on Nov. 9, 2021.

Overview
In this talk Franchesca Ramsey, actress/comedian and host of MTV's Decoded, shares how a viral video changed her life, kick started her career and helped her become a leading voice for social justice. Most importantly, she discusses how what she's learned along the way can help each one of us amplify our voices for social change.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
This webinar was recorded on October 27, 2021.

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This Fostering Wellness & Self Care one-hour webinar from NAMI Chicago, will dive into concepts of wellness, individual self-care, and community care. Participants will learn about self-care strategies to utilize for themselves and for others. To round out the session, participants can create their own "Wellness Plan" and engage in activities that benefit the management of stress and engagement in self-care.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of August 2021.

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Being a great dentist is more than the art and science of dentistry – every day, you’re interacting with patients and coworkers, balancing multiple demands on your time and adapting to whatever curveballs your day throws at you. Join career coach and best-selling author Ashley Stahl to learn how you can adopt a top performer mindset to tackle your workplace challenges and be an effective leader.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of August 2021.

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In this one-hour workshop, you will be introduced to the concepts around inspired and supportive leadership. Take a dive deep into the power of leading with core values and the invaluable impact of trust, rapport, and instilling hope in the workplace. NAMI Chicago will introduce strategies for discussing mental health with dental team members, employees, and peers, and talk about laying the foundation for creating a culture of wellness.
Guided by the experiences of those living with mental health conditions and rooted in equity, NAMI Chicago educates to fight stigma and discrimination, fiercely advocates for our community, and shares hope, connection and expertise with people on their mental health journey.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of July 2021.

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The world is changing faster than we ever imagined, leaders and teams have to dig deep within themselves to break through and find opportunity in uncertain times. Before becoming a No. 1 New York Times  best-selling author, playing basketball at the White House, having beers with Prince Harry, or living out his other dreams, Ben suffered from crippling depression.
After committing to a series of positive life changes, Ben had a shift in perspective that changed his outlook on life and opened himself up to endless possibility. From there he committed to following his buried dreams and helping others through acts of service. The rest is history and Ben’s life changing message has opened up audiences around the world to cultures of service, gratitude and endless potential.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of June 2021.

Overview
Brought to you by NAMI Chicago, this presentation is the first in a series of educational programming on mental health and wellness provided in part by a generous grant from Crest + Oral-B.
In this 1-hour workshop, participants will learn about NAMI Chicago's resources, dive deep into the definition of wellness, learn how to recognize when a colleague is struggling, and identify ways to be supportive. The presenter will address specific aspects of the dental practice and workplace that provide challenges and opportunities for wellness and NAMI Chicago will provide wellness techniques and strategies that dentists and their teams can implement to build resilience and improve workplace wellness. To round out the session, participants will create their own "Wellness Plan" in order to better manage stress and engage in self-care.
The mission of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago is to improve the lives of those affected by mental health conditions.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of April 14, 2021.

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Many women find it difficult to speak up confidently and may find themselves hedging their ideas, disclaiming their opinions or upspeaking their voices in an effort to reel in any sense of seeming overbearing. In this one-hour webinar from the ADA Accelerator Series, speech communication instructor Tiffany Olson will delve into and bridge the confidence gap in communication. She’ll teaches how to cut through the frustration and inner noise to be unapologetically bold communicators in the workplace.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Jan. 21, 2021.

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When it comes to money, women are different. That's never been more apparent than almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic. Financial expert Jean Chatzky will take you through the steps you need to take to regain control, master financial resilience and put you on a course for future success. She'll focus on specific advice when it comes to your savings, investments, student loans, financial relationships and understanding why you are the way you are with money, and happily take your questions at the session's end.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Oct. 26, 2020.

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Making real financial progress towards your goals is a universal priority for business owners, and dentists who own their own practices are no exception.
BMO Harris’ Vlatka Puljic, the relationship manager for ADA member dentists and their practice financing needs, gives tips, tricks, and on-trend advice from the experts at BMO Harris and helps you learn how to proactively navigate through different business cycles.

American Dental Association on-demand webinar
The information contained in this program was current as of Sept. 22, 2020.

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Are you considering taking your dental career down a new path? Take some time to understand what your professional and personal goals are — and how your unique preferences will drive your decisions. Learn some of the key things to consider as you think about your next career transition. Are you thinking about ownership? Would you prefer to spend more time with family? What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this panel conversation, you will learn more about the ins and outs of dental career transitions and other practice settings.