- The Chief Psycho

"Culture cannot exist without psychological safety being present. Period."

Welcome to the Lab

Headquartered in California, I utilize the latest knowledge from the field of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology in conjunction with my LAB Methodology™ and HUMAN values framework to create innovative and holistic solutions for my clients from coast to coast! 

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What is Industrial/Organizational Consulting?

As an Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologist specializing in dentistry, I am your secret weapon for achieving success in your dental practice. Think of me as your friendly expert, passionate about making your business and team thrive.

If you have a team working in your dental practice or business, you need my expertise to unlock their full potential and watch them flourish!

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Dental Organizational Development

Dental Organizational Development

Psychological Safety & Workplace Culture

Psychological Safety & Workplace Culture

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Team Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment

Team Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment

Thought Leadership & Workshops

Thought Leadership & Workshops

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Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, we provide you with the specialized insight and expertise you need for both immediate and long-term success.

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Keep up with Chief Psycho

@thesmilezone.dentaloutreach is excited to present their first Brunch, Drinks, Knowledge, and Networking Social Event! 

I’m incredibly humbled and honored to have been selected as the Keynote speaker for this event and it’s opportunity to celebrate my journey as I prepare to close the chapter to a decade of learning. So come celebrate with us!🤘🏼

🗓️ Join us on Sunday, November 3rd, at Chilte.

This is an invitation-only event, so don’t wait—reach out now to secure your tickets and table! Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for business and entrepreneurship.

📲 Call 806-292-9115 or message TheSmileZone.DentalOutreach@gmail.com today!

#SmileZoneOutreach #CelebratingLife #Business #Dentistry #Education #Keynote #ThoughtLeader #BusinessCulture #LeadingThroughChangeIn dentistry, mental health is often the silent powerhouse behind thriving practices. 

When psychological safety and well-being are woven into the fabric of your team, you don’t just enhance collaboration—you foster an environment where excellence in patient care can flourish. 

It’s time to go beyond technical skill and prioritize the human experience; one mindful conversation at a time. 

How is your practice supporting mental resilience and growth?

#MentalHealthInDentistry #PsychologicalSafety #ElevateYourPractice #ChiefPsycho #ThrivingTeamsHad an incredible time at this year’s @superchargeyourdentalpractice event in Scottsdale! 🏜️ 

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many brilliant minds in the industry. A special thank you to @drlentau for hosting yet another stellar event—can’t wait for Supercharge 2025 in Florida, now open for registration! 👏🏼

Big shoutout to @thetoothgirl for leading two insightful panel discussions on human capital and the future of AI in dentistry. Truly inspiring & thanks for having me share the stage with some amazing women in dentistry! 🫶🏼

#SuperchargeYourDentalPractice #HumanCapital #DentistryInnovation #Retention #DentalLeadershipHave you ever found yourself frustrated by a coworkers Slack message or constant barrage of emails? Well — you’re not alone! 

Roughly 44% of employees say written communication is a common source of workplace annoyance (Thomas, 2024). Tackling these frustrations with clear, open conversations can help ease tensions and create a more positive workplace. 

It’s important to remember why you’re communicating in the first place along with understanding, intrinsically, what is at the source of the annoyance. 

Active communication and listening can be a game changer for the little “irks” that show up from day-to-day. 

Source: Thomas, J. (2024). 2 Ways to Deal with Annoying Emails and Messages at Work, According to Psychology and Etiquette Experts. NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved from https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/business/money-report/2-ways-to-deal-with-annoying-emails-and-messages-at-work-according-to-psychology-and-etiquette-experts/3471823/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter

#GetPsyched #PsychSafety #TeamCommunication #Annoyance #Workplace #WorkThroughWho’s ready for some psych safety? 🤩

If you’re an active @aadom1 or ASCA member, tune in this Thursday at 10 am PT to learn how to further your organizational culture with psychological safety as the foundation. 

See ya soon! ✌🏼

🔗 Link to learn more: https://facebook.com/events/s/instilling-psychological-safet/1493128624667789/

#AADOM #ASCA #PsychSafety #ThoughtLeadership #OrgDev #Talent #Groups #DSOsThe thing about “trusting the process” is that it sounds great until you’re knee-deep in chaos, wondering if the process even knows where it’s going.

Sure, the journey is part of the learning experience, but sometimes you can’t help but feel like the process is just as lost as you are.

But hey, growth, right? 😅

Maybe the process is like that friend who swears they know a shortcut, and next thing you know, you’re in the middle of nowhere, out of gas, with spotty cell service (*true story*). 

At that point, you just laugh and tell yourself: “I’m building resilience…” or at least that’s what the motivational posters say, because let’s be honest, half the time “trusting the process” feels like we’re surviving it instead. 

But in the end, when things finally work out, we celebrate and call it wisdom—and act like we weren’t freaking out the whole time. 🫨

That said — keep trusting the process. 💪🏼

#Trustheprocess #WorkplaceTrust #ChallengerSafety #Contributirsafety