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Guiding Leaders is an exciting professional development program that empowers dentists to reach their full potential in business and leadership. Sponsored by Glidewell, the program provides a dynamic environment in which participants can learn, grow, and collaborate.
The Guiding Leaders coursework covers nonclinical topics essential for long-term success in the dental industry. Selected participants will learn how to:
  • Master relational leadership by building connections, fostering collaboration, and strengthening interpersonal dynamics.
  • Strengthen emotional intelligence and demonstrate confidence, clarity, and emotional regulation as core components of executive presence.
  • Achieve a financially sound practice through mastering the fundamentals of business management.
  • Develop sustainable systems that ensure long-term success despite changes in staff.
  • Develop a long-term strategic vision that decreases PPO dependence and simultaneously improves patient care and practice sustainability.
  • Become an engaging presenter and speaker by studying the art of storytelling, positive body language, and careful word choice.
  • Build a strong personal brand and leverage social media to establish credibility both online and offline.
  • Increase case acceptance, improve lab communication and expand business opportunities.

MEET THE GUIDING LEADERS TEAM

Guiding Leaders 2026
Bobbie Norton
Director of Guiding Leaders
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“Hand-selected cohort members will be given the chance to cultivate not only their leadership skills but also their relationships with fellow practitioners and subject matter experts.”

BOBBIE NORTON
Director of Guiding Leaders

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“Hand-selected cohort members will be given the chance to cultivate not only their leadership skills but also their relationships with fellow practitioners and subject matter experts.”
LEILA FEJZAGIC
Executive Vice President – HR & Customer Experience
Glidewell
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“Graduating Guiding Leaders will be empowered to instill positive change in their own practice and in the dental community as a whole.”
LEILA FEJZAGIC
Executive Vice President – HR & Customer Experience Glidewell
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“Graduating Guiding Leaders will be empowered to instill positive change in their own practice and in the dental community as a whole.”
MARJORIE AMBROISE
Senior Organizational Development Manager for Design
Glidewell
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“I am amazed at the growth of the Guiding Leaders program since we started in 2019. Each year, we learn, impact and improve. This program is a beautiful example of what happens when you empower and invest in healthcare leaders.”

MARJORIE AMBROISE
Senior Organizational Development Manager for Design
Glidewell

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“I am amazed at the growth of the Guiding Leaders program since we started in 2019. Each year, we learn, impact and improve. This program is a beautiful example of what happens when you empower and invest in healthcare leaders.”
Carol Gregory
Director of Learning and Development
Glidewell
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“Guiding Leaders offers participants a transformative learning experience and the opportunity to create lifelong connections with their peers.”

CAROL GREGORY
Director of Learning and Development
Glidewell

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“Guiding Leaders offers participants a transformative learning experience and the opportunity to create lifelong connections with their peers.”
BRITNI ARALIS
Senior Manager – Coaching & Development
Glidewell
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“To reach your full potential, you really need the right tools and opportunities. Guiding Leaders gives dentists a roadmap to success.”

BRITNI ARALIS
Senior Manager – Coaching & Development
Glidewell

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“To reach your full potential, you really need the right tools and opportunities. Guiding Leaders gives dentists a roadmap to success.”

STEPHENIE GODDARD
Guiding Leaders Visionary
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“I did not get to where I am in my career without the help, support and guidance of others. Guiding Leaders is just one way for Glidewell to give back, help, support and provide new opportunities to the dental professionals in our industry.”
STEPHENIE GODDARD
Guiding Leaders Visionary
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“I did not get to where I am in my career without the help, support and guidance of others. Guiding Leaders is just one way for Glidewell to give back, help, support and provide new opportunities to the dental professionals in our industry.”
Meet the 2025 cohort as they take their final classes and hear their individual stories of triumph after unforeseen life changes required them to pivot. See how the Guiding Leaders program changed their reality, opened their minds, and gave them new hope. Meet the driving force behind the program and the Glidewell executives who make it happen, and why.
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Bobbie Norton

Twenty-eight years ago, Bobbie Norton began her career in dentistry as an RDA, gaining hands-on experience in oral surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. Over the past 15 years at Glidewell, Bobbie’s passion for fostering meaningful industry connections has culminated in her current role as director of strategic partner relations. Utilizing strategic insights, she has collaborated on initiatives like the wildly successful Dentistry on the Rise symposium and the Guiding Leaders program. As the director of Guiding Leaders, Bobbie’s work centers on empowering and mentoring dental professionals, helping them navigate their careers while developing essential leadership skills. With four cohorts of Guiding Leaders under her belt, Bobbie brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by practitioners today.

LEILA FEJZAGIC

As executive vice president of customer experience and human resources at Glidewell, Leila is responsible for leading the company’s internal and external people initiatives. With over two decades of experience in human capital management, she combines an ambitious vision with operational expertise to drive excellence for employees and customers alike. Leila’s leadership has been instrumental in advancing talent development, strengthening organizational culture, and boosting customer satisfaction, positioning Glidewell for long-term success. Passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment, she empowers employees at all levels.

Marjorie Ambroise

Marjorie joined Glidewell in 2018 as an instructional designer for the learning and development team. Soon after, she began managing Glidewell’s employee leadership programs — LEAD and Executive Leadership. In 2019, she became a member of the cross-functional team that launched the Guiding Leaders program. Marjorie’s passion for learning and organizational growth has guided her career path within the company. In her current position as senior organizational development manager in HR, she designs and implements employee development strategies to foster a high-performing, sustainable workforce and drive long-term success.

Carol Gregory

Carol has a career history in leadership development, communication, team building and change management, gained through her experience with Fortune 500 companies, startups and nonprofits. As the director of learning and development at Glidewell, she oversees the creation and implementation of a variety of educational experiences. Welcoming leaders at all levels, Carol promotes an environment of increased self-awareness, new mindsets and goal achievement.

Britni Aralis

Britni Aralis is a certified practitioner with more than 13 years of experience in education. She specializes in emotional intelligence — including EQ 360 and DISC — leadership, and behavioral assessment tools. Britni has a passion for developing self-aware leaders and building programs that empower individuals and teams to reach their highest performance potential. She has successfully led several leadership programs at Glidewell, developed mentoring programs, and coached leaders to thrive in the ever-evolving corporate landscape.

Stephenie Goddard

Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell Dental since 2022, leads one of the world’s largest dental laboratories. With over 20 years of leadership experience, she has been instrumental in driving Glidewell’s expansion, business development, and enhanced customer experiences worldwide.

A passionate advocate for the advancement of healthcare professionals, Stephenie founded the Guiding Leaders program in 2019. Starting with 14 remarkable dentists, the program has grown to host 25 cohort members annually. Guiding Leaders has quickly become a cornerstone initiative, furthering Stephenie’s vision of fostering the next generation of leaders. In 2023, she launched the Dentistry on the Rise symposium — a best-in-class educational experience featuring an elite speaker lineup of Guiding Leaders alumni.