Anushika Brogan - The Power of Mentorship E181

In this episode, Chris and Andy talk to Anushika Brogan about into her journey growing up on the Isle of Sheppey to becoming the CEO and founder of Damira, a successful dental practice group.

Anushika shares her journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, including navigating a difficult divorce while expanding her business, her initial career path in pharmacy and how a transformative work experience in dentistry solidified her passion for the field.

She talks about the growth of Damira, challenges faced along the way, why it’s important to build a strong organisational culture and the importance of mentorship.

She also reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences and her aspirations for the future.

Topics:

-  Was there a time you can look back on your childhood and say this is why I am the person I am today?

- You started out on the pharmacy route but then switched to dentistry – what was the reason for this?

-  Did work experience play a part in this decision and is something that is available at Damira today?

- Tell us about Damira.

- How do you ensure the right culture, behaviours and ethos is delivered consistently across so many sites and people?

- You say that Damira is all about support – what’s the balance between support for your team and support for patients?

- If you could go back in time, where would you go, and would you change anything?

- Do you find it easy to switch off from work?

- Which is the critical skill to master as an entrepreneur?

- What does success look like for you?

-  How much of your personality drives the culture today?