# 82 ::: From Dental Assistant to Leadership Coach: Brenda McNulty on Faith, Taking Chances, and Creating Opportunities

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Podcast: [Wholehearted with Shawn Zajas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholehearted-with-shawn-zajas-6410588)
Published: 2025-02-19T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shawn-zajas-show.captivate.fm/episode/83-from-dental-assistant-to-leadership-coach-brenda-mcnulty-on-faith-taking-chances-and-creating-opportunities
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Duration seconds: 2910

## Resource

In this inspiring episode, Brenda McNulty shares her journey from reluctant dental assistant to successful leadership coach and consultant. She discusses how her faith, optimism, and willingness to take chances led her to create DSO Facts, a company providing fractional accountability coaching to dental practices. Brenda's story demonstrates how identifying your strengths and being unafraid to pivot can lead to greater impact and fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards while showing grace to others, and how her mission extends beyond business success to creating positive change through charitable giving.

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