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?
