In this powerful episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with cosmetic dentist and educator Dr. Farokh Jiveh for a deeply honest conversation about personal transformation, leadership, and what truly drives patient connection and case acceptance.

Dr. J shares his journey from outward success and inner burnout to alignment, clarity, and purpose—and how that shift changed everything from how he leads his team to how patients experience care.

This episode goes far beyond techniques and procedures. It's about presence, energy, listening, and why dentistry is ultimately a human experience before it's ever a clinical one.

If you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in practice—or wondered why some teams and doctors thrive while others struggle—this conversation will resonate.

• The hidden cost of comfort and "success on paper"

• Why leadership always starts with self-leadership

• How inner chaos shows up in your practice and your team

• The difference between fixing patients and truly listening to them

• Why patients will tell you their treatment plan—if you're present

• Alignment, energy, and their impact on case acceptance

• Letting go of ego, control, and attachment to outcomes

• Dentistry as a feeling-based, human-centered experience

✔ You can't lead others until you learn to lead yourself
✔ Case acceptance improves when patients feel heard, not sold
✔ Alignment creates trust—for teams and patients alike
✔ Dentistry isn't just about what you do; it's about how you show up

Dr. Farokh Jiveh is a cosmetic dentist, educator, and founder of Palm Beach Dental Academy. Known for his immersive, one-on-one mentoring approach, Dr. J teaches dentists how to master cosmetic dentistry while emphasizing presence, leadership, and authentic patient connection.

His teaching philosophy focuses on helping clinicians shorten their learning curve—not just clinically, but personally—so they can practice with confidence, clarity, and alignment.

🔗 Learn more: PalmBeachDentalAcademy.com

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Gabriel Hofmann, CEO of ConsultHaus and longtime leader in the dental and health services industries, for a deep conversation on human capital, culture, and the mindset required to build organizations that truly last.

Gabriel brings more than 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams, and in this episode, he breaks down why people—not products, not processes—are the true engine of growth. From hiring and retention to leadership habits and organizational alignment, Gabriel shares the real frameworks he uses to help companies scale with intention.

Inside this episode:

• Why human capital is the most overlooked competitive advantage
• The habits strong leaders build—and the ones struggling leaders avoid
• How clarity, communication, and culture anchor organizational growth
• Hiring philosophies that actually create long-term retention
• Why accountability and empathy must coexist inside every team
• The shifts companies must make to stay competitive in a changing workforce
• How Gabriel helps organizations operationalize strategy through people, systems, and leadership development

Gabriel also opens up about the lessons he's learned coaching executives, the impact of trust on team performance, and why investing in people is the smartest strategy any business can make.

🎧 TTS-144 Human Capital – w/ Gabriel Hofmann
Listen to learn how human-centered leadership, intentional hiring, and clear communication can transform the future of your organization.

Connect with Gabriel:
consult.haus | LinkedIn: Gabriel Hofmann

#ToothSleuth #DentalLeadership #HumanCapital #OrganizationalDevelopment #PeopleFirstLeadership #PracticeGrowth #TeamCulture #GnAConsult

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Leah Roling, culture strategist, leadership coach, and founder of The Habit Hackers, for a conversation that goes deep into the mindset, clarity, and intentional habits that shape high-performing teams.

They unpack the real drivers of culture—beyond slogans, beyond surface-level motivation—and explore how self-leadership, emotional awareness, and aligned decision-making create workplaces where people can thrive. Leah brings a grounded, practical perspective on what it takes to lead well in a fast-paced, ever-shifting dental landscape.

Inside this episode:
• Why culture is not what you say—it's what you consistently do
• How habits, patterns, and emotional triggers shape team performance
• The difference between managing chaos and leading with clarity
• Strategies for building trust, accountability, and alignment across the practice
• Why leaders must learn to "audit themselves" before auditing their teams
• How simple frameworks can replace overwhelm with intentional action

Leah also shares how she helps teams break unproductive cycles, create environments of psychological safety, and build cultures rooted in ownership, clarity, and purpose.

🎧 Listen to TTS-143 — Culture Strategist Leah Roling to discover how intentional leadership and habit-driven culture can transform not just your team, but the way you show up every day.

Connect with Leah: leahroling.com | LinkedIn: Leah Roling

#ToothSleuth #DentalLeadership #PracticeCulture #HabitHacking #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #GnAConsult