Learning Objectives

After attending this keynote, participants will be able to:

• Identify common signs of emotional fatigue and professional “rootbound” patterns within clinical and dental team environments.
• Describe the internal and external factors (The pots that keep up stuck)  that contribute to burnout and performance stagnation in dental professionals.
• Apply MB’s 5-Step Repotting Process to support personal and professional growth.
• Utilize mindset frameworks that reinforce resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.

Have you ever noticed how someone can look calm, capable, and totally pulled together on the outside… while quietly running on fumes inside? Dental professionals do this every single day. And just like a plant that’s outgrown its pot, many clinicians and leaders become “rootbound” - stretched thin, boxed in, and tangled in patterns that quietly drain their spark and stunt their growth. Add in the nonstop pace of change and the constant caring for everyone else before themselves, and even the most resilient professionals can start to feel like they’re running out of room to breathe, let alone grow.

  In this keynote, MB brings humor, honesty, and deep relatability to a conversation the entire profession is craving. She breaks down what burnout really is (and what it definitely isn’t), why emotional fatigue shows up even for the strongest clinicians, and how the weight of continuous change can make anyone feel stuck. Through powerful storytelling and practical mindset shifts, MB guides participants out of survival mode and into a season of clarity, courage, and intentional growth.  

  This session is a grounded reset - a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the purpose that brought you into this work. You’ll walk away feeling renewed, rooted, and genuinely ready to grow boldly in both your work and your life.