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.

you can do anything…

A client called me the other day… “Chris we are thinking of opening a second practice and have looked at two locations for a private squat…. market town, nice location, affluent suburban demographic city centre, nice location, affluent office and retail demographic and city-shoppers ….which of these do you think would be best?”   Impossible
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The BKH Group of Companies

I recently blogged that we were looking for “investors” and, in so doing, had my knuckles gently tapped by well-wishers who pointed out that I was in danger of treading on some thin regulatory ice – so thanks for that and point taken.   Those who read my blog post on Monday will know that
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PrivateVT lecturers

As part of the curriculum for PrivateVT, we are looking to add to our existing list of lecturers, searching for those with a special interest in business and personal development skills.   CLICK HERE to see the existing team of lecturers.   We are holding 3 residential weeks during each PrivateVT year, and intend to
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Building a new dental corporate

Yesterday in London – amazing. Launching the Barrow Kwong Hing (BKH) group of companies: a private dental corporate – selective acquisitions with a unique proposition a private equity fund – a dental “dragons den” a post-graduate clinical skills school our continued support for PrivateVT a business skills school (where I will continue to coach in
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What can happen when you hire a coach….

Visiting a client the other day, I remarked upon the fact that his desk was perhaps one of the untidiest I had seen for many years – I am sure you will agree. A day later he sent me a photograph of his work in progress. And then after a further day… Is this exercise
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Rocks, pebbles and sand

I still find myself amazed that stories I was telling 15 years ago are still relevant today.   My first practice visit of 2012 yesterday, listening to a principal and team tell me how the appointment diary was a problem: crammed with names – emergencies, repairs, ortho adjustments Principal’s head fried as he multi-tasks from
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Welcome to 2012

It works for politicians, religious leaders, the military and economists (even trainers, consultants and coaches) to tell you to be scared, be very scared. Fear creates the scarcity mentality they need to stay in office/control/power/business.   Personally, I’ve always been a rebel. I believe in abundance. Believe: you are in control of your own destiny
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You have to laugh sometimes…

Story number one – Wednesday 21st December 2011 My home phone rings: “May I speak with the owner of the telephone contract please?” “Why?” “Am I speaking with the owner of the telephone contract?” “Who are you?” “We are Kingfisher Communications and I would like to speak with the owner of the telephone contract please”
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Feedback on the National Recruitment Process – 2

QUOTE As I haven’t been offered a place yesterday, does that mean I will not be getting one at all? As being one of those who were very dissatisfied with the whole process from the beginning, I think it is sad that now a lot of people who complained and expressed concerns will now sit
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