Catapult Education™ Speakers Bureau

Allison Lacoursiere

RDA, OA, CPC

Executive Leadership Coach
  Calgary, AB

Lecture Topics
  • Leadership, Mindset, and High Performance
  • Team Operations
  • Case Acceptance
  • Orthodontic Case Acceptance
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Meet Your Next Big Dental Speaker

About Allison

Allison Lacoursiere is a dynamic figure at the intersection of dentistry, personal development, and empowerment. With over 15 years of dedicated dental experience, she's a trailblazer in Clear Aligner Operations, credited with creating the Clear Aligner Systemization methodology.

As the visionary founder of Clear Coaching, a dynamic dental coaching and consulting firm, Allison demonstrates an unwavering commitment to helping doctors and teams reach new heights of excellence. Her approach is firmly rooted in a return-on-investment-driven ethos with a strong focus on a "humans-first" philosophy.

As a highly sought-after Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, Allison is dedicated to aiding dental offices in overcoming challenges like time constraints, disorganization, and inefficiency. Her primary objective is to cultivate a thriving office culture and bolster revenues through strategic training and effective delegation within teams. Working closely with practices, Allison spearheads the implementation of profit-boosting strategies, relieving stress on doctors and arming teams with the skills and strategies necessary to excel in driving treatment conversations, consults, and orthodontic treatment conversions.

Allison's reach extends well beyond the confines of dental practices. She graces international stages, captivating audiences with her enlightening lectures on Clear Aligner Systems, team training, and social media marketing in the field of dentistry. Her remarkable influence within the dental industry is underscored by her prestigious roles as a faculty member of Align Technology, Upgrade Dental, and the Dental Speakers Institute.

Allison is additionally multifaceted entrepreneur and co-founder of Clearly.IG, bespoke social media marketing agency that not only manages social accounts, but coaches teams on how to operate successful marketing campaigns. She has additionally trained hundreds of individuals to create an ROI on Instagram through her online courses and international speaking.

An active member of the American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM), Allison holds certifications as a registered dental assistant and orthodontic assistant. Her commitment to dental excellence has led her to become a respected dental speaker, influencer, and educator.

Beyond her dental career, Allison is a renowned high-performance leadership coach who speaks on the global stage, sharing her expertise in worthiness, female empowerment, confidence, and effective communication. With certifications as a Professional Coach through IPEC, membership in the International Coaches Federation, and coaching certification from UC Davis, Allison is well-equipped to guide individuals towards their highest potential.

Furthermore, she holds a distinguished certification as a Transformational Trainer through Lionspeak, a testament to her exceptional abilities in inspiring transformation and growth. As the host of "The Clearly Worthy Podcast," Allison delves deep into the realms of leadership empowerment, success strategies, mindset mastery, and the invaluable concept of worthiness. Her podcast serves as a wellspring of inspiration, particularly for women seeking to embark on their journey of personal and professional growth under Allison's guidance.

Outside her professional achievements, Allison's commitment to health and wellness is evident. She represents Bermuda in beach volleyball, is a certified personal trainer, and yoga instructor, empowering individuals to unlock their full potential and find life satisfaction.

Allison Lacoursiere's journey is a testament to determination, innovation, and unwavering self-worth. As a coach, consultant, and creator of the Clear Aligner Leadership Bootcamp, she's dedicated to helping dental professionals achieve excellence, increase practice profitability, and lead with confidence. With Allison, the journey to success is not just a destination; it's a transformative experience rooted in self-belief.
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Honors and Achievements

Align Technology
Faculty Member

American Association of Dental Office Management

Member

Catapult Education

Speaker Bureau Member

Clear Coaching

Founder

Clearly.IG

Co-Founder
International Coaches Federation
Member

Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
Certified Professional Coach

LionSpeak
Certified Transformational Trainer

Toastmasters International
Member

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Discover Allison's Latest Courses

Clear Aligner Calibration & Education  NEW! 

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the transformative potential of clear aligners in enhancing patients' overall health. Attendees will gain insights into the critical role of clear aligners in comprehensive patient diagnosis and learn to effectively utilize the iTero scanner for co-diagnosis, education, and treatment planning. By integrating technology into patient communication, practitioners will be equipped to explain risk factors and treatment plans in a way that resonates with patients, fostering a deeper connection and understanding.

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize the Transformative Potential of Clear Aligners: Understand how clear aligners can significantly improve patients' overall health and well-being.
  • Develop Comprehensive Diagnostic Skills: Learn to adopt an "ortho goggles" perspective for thorough patient diagnosis at every stage of care.
  • Master the Use of iTero for Co-Diagnosis and Education: Utilize the iTero scanner to co-diagnose, educate, and create treatment plans during new patient exams and hygiene visits, ensuring clear and engaging patient communication.
  • Effectively Communicate Risk Factors and Diagnoses: Use advanced technology to explain risk factors and diagnoses to patients in a way that fosters understanding and connection, enhancing patient engagement and compliance.

Suggested Format:
Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: Dentist and Full Team

Confidence and Case Closure: Mastering Objections and Closing the Deal  NEW! 

This comprehensive Continuing Education (CE) course is designed to equip dental professionals with the skills and confidence needed to enhance case acceptance and successfully close cases. Participants will learn effective communication techniques, strategies to handle objections, and methods to build trust with patients. By mastering these skills, dental professionals will be able to increase patient satisfaction, improve practice profitability, and deliver higher standards of care.

Learning Objectives:
  • Understanding Case Acceptance: Define case acceptance and its importance in dental practice. Identify factors that influence a patient's decision to accept or decline treatment.
  • Building Trust and Confidence: Learn techniques to establish trust and rapport with patients. Understand the role of confidence in effective communication and case closure.
  • Effective Communication Strategies: Explore methods for clear and empathetic communication with patients. Develop skills to present treatment plans in an understandable and persuasive manner.
  • Handling Objections: Identify common patient objections and concerns. Master strategies to address and overcome these objections effectively.
  • Closing the Deal: Learn techniques for closing cases with confidence and professionalism. Understand the importance of follow-up and maintaining patient relationships post-treatment.
  • Case Studies and Role-Playing: Participate in interactive case studies and role-playing exercises to practice learned skills. Analyze real-world scenarios to apply communication and objection-handling techniques.
  • Improving Practice Profitability: Understand the financial impact of improved case acceptance on the practice. Explore strategies to integrate case acceptance techniques into daily practice routines.


By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage patient interactions, address objections with confidence, and successfully close cases, ultimately leading to a more successful and patient-centered practice.

Suggested Format: Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: Dentist and Full Team

Supercharge Your Clear Aligner Program

Creating a high performance team, practice, and you! Clear aligners offer patients and practices many benefits, yet most practices do not maximize their potential. Create a high performing team to help your patients improve their quality of life and become raving fans. Make it easy for patients to say yes to treatment and keep more production in-house.

Clear aligner strategist and coach, Allison Lacoursiere, RDA, OA, CPC shares real world strategies and action steps for optimizing both a clear aligner program and practice systems. Learn how to boost team engagement, delegate processes, and optimize systems to create the ultimate clear aligner program. Empower your team to take initiative and become clear aligner experts in your practice. Define the characteristics of the clear aligner leader and the skills necessary to excel in that role.

Future-proof your practice by engaging with patients virtually. Explore teledentistry and the streamlined processes that can help your serve patients at a higher level. Learn the secrets of sustainable success through high performance habits. Show up as a healthy, vibrant self directed leader. Return to the office ready to implement a clear aligner program that improves patient lives and the practice's bottom line!

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize the opportunity clear aligners represent in transforming patients, careers and the practice
  • Define the characteristics of a strong Clear Aligner Leader and the associated job processes
  • Learn how to nurture and develop a team of high performing professionals
  • Create a culture that encourages a collaborative, whole team approach and celebration
  • Discover how to start more clear aligner cases by building trust and connection through social media marketing
  • Explore how and why to diversify your clinical offerings through teledentistry
  • Gain systems for maximizing resources and production while serving patient needs remotely through virtual care

Suggested Format: Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: Dentist and Full Team

Get Clearly Visible with Instagram

Want to use Instagram to grow your practice? Wish you didn't have to figure it out on your own? Instagram is a powerful platform that can connect you with the “best fit” patients, help your practice gain exposure and solidify your brand. Instagram has become non-negotiable. If you are not marketing there, you run the risk of becoming irrelevant in the marketplace. Learn how to optimize the platform to show a professional, engaging page that will build a base of raving fans, generate referrals, increase production and solidify relationships! If you are new to Instagram – no problem.

By the end of the session you will have a clear strategy, know how to be visible to your audience, and be ready to market yourself on Instagram in an engaging, effective, and powerful way.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Gain confidence with Instagram, connect with patients, grow your visibility, and attract “ideal fit” patients
  • Discover strategies for organizing and creating intentional content that will engage patients, build trust and create raving fans without consuming a lot of your time
  • Gain video confidence basics to connect to your audience, build your tribe and “future-proof” your practice


Suggested Format: Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: 
Dentist and Full Team

Clearly Worthy: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth

Taking you to the next level of success, confidence, leadership, and self-worth so you can step in the life you are worthy of! During this lecture, you will learn how to identify self-limiting beliefs holding you back from your true purpose and mission in life. We unlock what it means to live in your greatest expression of self. We will create the confidence needed to own your worthiness and unlock your true potential.

Learn the high-performance habits that leaders worldwide use to set healthy habits, grow confidence, and live the life they deserve.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Understand how to own your worthiness to unlock your true potential
  • Unlock what it means to be living in the greatest expression of yourself every day
  • Remove the things causing you to shrink yourself, hold back, not speak up or be your true self in everyday life
  • Align to your true values, purpose, mission, and vision for your life
  • Create the confidence to stop shrinking yourself, holding back, and playing small


Suggested Format: Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: 
Dentist and Full Team

Leadership: High Performance, and Mindset Mastery

Learn the habits, mindsets, and beliefs it takes to become a leader. Many of us get in our own way. We get caught in negative headspace spirals that keep us stuck in unhealthy relationships, careers, and cycles. It is not big movements but rather small steps that help you become the leader you were born to be. This lecture is focused on the formula for success. Learn the habits, mindsets, and beliefs it takes to become a leader. Finally, understand how self-kindness is key to growth and development. Learn how and when to be kind to yourself as you step into your role as a leader.

Learning Objectives: 
  • The formula for confidence
  • Habits for success
  • Developing a growth mindset
  • Understanding the power of our thoughts
  • Creating a vision for our ideal self & personal performance


Suggested Format: Full or Partial Day; Lecture, Workshop, Keynote
Suggested Audience: 
Dentist and Full Team

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