Author: Chris Barrow

Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 20 years. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he has the ability to reach conclusions quickly, as well as the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. In 2014 he appeared as a “castaway” in the first season of the popular reality TV show “The Island with Bear Grylls”. His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry.

First morning back in the 05:00 am Club after an astonishing Sunday watching simultaneous tennis and cricket. Back to my early-morning weekday ritual. Complete my hand-written diary of yesterday’s events; Fire up the Macbook Pro; Check overnight social media activity; Quick glance at overnight email traffic; Open Full Focus Planner and complete calendar activity for
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I’ll be travelling back to Australia in August 2019 to deliver two 2-day workshop programmes in Melbourne and Sydney. I’ve had (and continue to have) the pleasure of working with some of the leading practices in the UK, Ireland and around the world and I want to pass on the best ideas in the business
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I’ll be travelling back to Australia in August 2019 to deliver two 2-day workshop programmes in Melbourne and Sydney. I’ve had (and continue to have) the pleasure of working with some of the leading practices in the UK, Ireland and around the world and I want to pass on the best ideas in the business
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Members of The Extreme Business Academy will be enjoying the following new content this month: An extensive video and audio interview with Laura Horton, who talks about her career and her latest thoughts on the role of the Treatment Co-ordinator in independent practice; A tutorial sharing a 12-step guide to increasing the number of patient
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Today Edinburgh in the morning, Glasgow in the afternoon and home late tonight. Tomorrow a Bunker Day and, as well as some client calls, a huge effort to clear my task list before close of play. This weekend we reach the half-way point in the calendar year. I’m off to Greece early Saturday for our
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1. I first heard about Coach Barrow through my friend Lawrence. Like me, he is a practice principal who is interested in both business and personal growth and development in what can be a highly demanding and challenging role. Chris was also highly recommended by another dental business coach, Ashley Latter. 2. I booked the
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I cast my mind back to 1998 – I am 12 months into dental business coaching and accepting every speaking invitation that comes in, no matter how far away or obscure, to build my visibility and community (hmmm… maybe not much has changed). Imagine, if you will, an evening at Stockport Town Hall, presenting to
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Just proving how small a world it is – I was boarding my flight from Dubai to Durban yesterday morning and a voice said “Good morning Mr. Barrow”. I turned to see Dr. Iqbal (Kat) Kathadra, a former client who sold his dental clinic in the UK some years ago to return to South Africa
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