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.

During March I took possession of a Garmin Fenix 5s running watch and have been using the wearable technology and the accompanying iPhone application to measure various fitness monitors. Almost a month’s data has now been recorded and it is revealing some very interesting information. For example, in the last 7 days: average resting heart
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For some this will be the last few days before the “voting is closed” on the last year’s UDA targets, the last few patients are herded through the sheep dip and the financial reckoning takes place. Principals will no doubt enjoy a celebration drink over the weekend, as the annual delivery battle closes and the
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I’ve recently taken possession of the Full Focus Planner system created by personal development coach Michael Hyatt. You can see and read all about it here: https://fullfocusplanner.com This post isn’t an advert for the system – I’m not getting paid any introducer’s fees or commissions. It’s just an indication of the benefits I’m getting personally from
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Today I meet for a full day with my business coach Rachel Turner. It’s a 6-monthly review meeting during which we will be: looking at the progress I’ve made since our 2-day intensive in early October 2017; I’m making more money in less time – result! I’m genuinely happy with the clients, the team and
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We are all leaders; somebody is looking at you for guidance. There is something that I’ve said before but find that I need to remind you. It’s about effective leadership. Well, actually, it’s about ineffective leadership. Effective Leadership you are the custodian of the vision – where we are going – and regularly share that
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  Last week I asked whether any of you had felt a difference caused by Brexit. Predictably, responses were mainly “no difference” because the majority of us are just getting on with life whilst our politicians negotiate the deal that none of us really care about anyway. However, there were two responses that I pulled
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I’ve recently been reviewing some client data that proves you can double the average daily production of a Principal over a 36-month period. To be specific, from £1,500 per day to £3,000 per day in a general dental practice that markets direct to the public. I said Principal, not dentist – because it’s the Principals
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I have a simple question this morning and I’d like your help in a bit of research I’m doing. What difference (if any) is Brexit making to your dental business? Please email coachbarrow@me.com and let me know. I’ll publish the findings.

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As I read through my clients’ weekly tracker updates and listen to others, I realise that the wintry weather conditions that we all suffered 2 weeks ago produced some extremes of behaviour amongst team members: Those who fought through the blizzards to get to their jobs; Those who came up with a variety of reasons
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