031: Masculine Meets Feminine: Balancing Energies in Leadership with Allison Lacoursiere

In this episode of The Story Project, Joanna sits down with Allison Lacoursiere—internationally recognized coach, consultant, and speaker—who shares her journey from dental assistant to industry leader. Allison reflects on how her own coaching experience inspired her to become a coach herself, founding Clear Coaching LTD and Women in Digital Dentistry. She opens up about the challenges many women face in balancing career and family, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, healing, and empowerment in women leadership.   Joanna and Allison dive deep into personal growth, discussing the power of inner healing, setting boundaries, and embracing both masculine and feminine energy in professional spaces. Allison shares how neuroscience, AI, and intuition intersect in leadership and how these principles shaped her Neuroscience of Leadership program. This conversation is jam-packed with lessons and takeaways that will help guide you, wherever you may be in your personal or professional journey. It's a must-listen for high-achieving women looking to thrive while staying true to yourself.   Key Takeaways Point 1: We're never truly done with the healing. Point 2: Be kind to yourself. Your body listens to you and what you say to it matters. Point 3: We all have this vision of where we want to go, but an unhappy journey won't bring you to a happy resting point or a happy ending.   Guest Information Allison Lacoursiere is an internationally recognized coach, consultant, and speaker at the forefront of dentistry, leadership, and personal empowerment. With over 15 years of experience, she is the founder of Clear Coaching LTD and Women in Digital Dentistry, organizations dedicated to revolutionizing the dental industry and advancing women in leadership. Allison is passionate about making cutting-edge training and resources accessible to dental professionals worldwide.   How to Connect with Allison Lacoursiere Website: https://www.womenindigitaldentistry.com/ | https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison.lacoursiere/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-lacoursiere-32789680/ Email: [email protected]   Episode Highlights [14:41]: "One of the mantras that I love to give to high achieving women is the more fun I have, the more successful I am, which is totally different than what we've led ourselves to believe." [26:23]: "We truly have no idea how long our journey gets to be. But if we're not prioritizing joy, then what is the point of it all?" [36:58]: "Don't make yourself wrong for the way that someone else mistreated you."   -- The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.   If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com