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Sandbox Stories are delivered to the eye care industry by Dr. Scott Jens, whose career as a Doctor of Optometry, then Software Founder/CEO, has led him to create "The Sandbox" - a playful, thoughtful executive business coaching service. Through Sandbox Stories, Dr. Jens aims to give anyone involved in eye care a provocative, insightful review of perspectives of, and people in, the industry.
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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
From humble beginnings in Montana, to becoming a preeminent ophthalmologist on the new frontier of dry eye management, Dr. Laura Periman’s many stories are incredibly motivational. And as a human, rarely will you hear someone who is has as much empathy for others.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:24 The Montana Story
3:50 The Motivation Story
6:48 The Medicine Story
9:29 The Insurance Story
12:44 The Instagram Story
13:30 The Pacific Northwest Story
14:05 The Sense of Home Story
15:19 The Survivor Story
18:17 The Working Together Story
22:16 The Innovations Story
25:58 The Cosmetics Story
29:55 The Communicator Story
33:18 The Volunteering Story
35:17 The Writing Story
39:46 The Clinical Advice Story
42:55 The Life’s Joy Story
Special Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Carmen-Julia-Spoonemore/dp/1736972901
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
This Sandbox Story is an interview of some of the leaders of the Optical Women’s Association, OWA. Guests include Deb Bulken, Janelle Pauli, and Dr. Lorie Lippiatt. Despite their long-standing history, they are a “best-kept secret” in the industry, and they deserve to be well-known and supported because of their powerful impact.
To join OWA: https://www.opticalwomen.com/join.asp
To contribute: https://www.opticalwomen.com/individual-contributors.asp
The Stories within the Story include:
1:47 The Value of the OWA Story
6:13 The Mentor Story
12:29 The Passion Story
14:05 The Origin Story
19:10 The Mission Story
20:16 The OWA Deliverables Story
28:54 The Support Story
32:22 The Member Experience Story
39:40 The Best Advice Story
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Dr. Janene Sims is on Faculty at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. She works with the Community Eyecare Initiative, an outreach service of the School, and has a tremendous commitment to humanity.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:00 The Farming Story
8:22 The Eyecare Motivation Story
10:00 The Advanced Education Story
11:47 The Community Support Story
14:20 The UAB Community Eyecare Team Story
17:03 The Recognition Story
18:01 The Communication Story
19:18 The EyeCare4Justice Story
24:06 The Singing Story
25:23 The Recruitment Story
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
This short Sandbox Story sends a message of thanks for life's many inspirations. Included is a wish for us to take control of our lives from the negative effects of social media. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In this Sandbox Story perspective piece, I review the key takeaways from the book, “Why We Sleep”, by Matthew Walker, PhD.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Dr. Kelly Nichols is Dean of the School of Optometry at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the current President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. Hear her many stories including advice for ODs to implement management of dry eye disease care in their practices.
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Richard Mangan, OD, FAAO, is a 30-year industry clinician who now does medical liaison work for Sun Pharma, and is also on the editorial board of ModernOD. As someone who has studied the research on physician burnout, Dr. Mangan gives insights on his experiences with burnout, as well as potential methods to deal with it. As October winds down the recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this Sandbox Story looks to remind the eye care professions of the importance of self-care and emotional wellness.
Resources:
Dr. Mangan’s recent article on burnout: https://modernod.com/articles/2021-july-aug/physician-burnout-and-its-implications?c4src=article:infinite-scroll.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
The Stories within the Story include:
2:45 The Story of Interest in Burnout
3:42 The Story of Newfound Consideration
4:29 The Story of Defining Burnout
7:45 The Story of Indicators of Burnout
9:10 The Story of Reducing Burnout
11:00 The Story of Reducing Suicide Risk
13:02 The Story of Positive Life Adjustments
Runtime: 18 min
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Dr. Moes Nasser is a philanthropic, globally-minded Optometrist. From his family history, starting in India and then in Africa, to his successful practice in Houston, to his contributions to Optometry Giving Sight, Dr. Nasser’s stories are sure to inspire.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:04 The Tanzania Story
6:04 The Childhood Vision Story
12:31 The Early Career Mindset Story
14:16 The Family Story
17:25 The Optometry Giving Sight Story
25:15 The Pearls of Success Story
32:20 The Love of America Story
37:20 The Optometry Threats Story
43:50 The Reading Story
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Pierre Bertrand is an industry veteran and has an incredible ability to tell meaningful stories. His current role is with Neurolens. Learn about his upbringing in Montreal, as well as what his grasp of fear has taught him.
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
This Sandbox Story features Brittany Ammerman, a fourth year student at the Penn State College of Medicine. Her story is shared to show my Optometry colleagues the path of an enterprising young woman who was influenced to pursue medicine. Brittany’s stories are compelling - some are very relatable - and others are simply fascinating, including the story about how an outreach trip to Africa to focus on women’s health led her to found a women’s soccer league in Kenya which resulted in the recognition with the NCAA Hockey Humanitarian Award in 2015. “Sports, health, and women’s empowerment” - these are what Brittany is all about.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:12 The College Hockey Story
5:50 The Coach Story
7:31 The College Decision Story
13:30 The Family Story
17:20 The Med School Influence Story
28:26 The Women’s Health Story
44:38 The Peloton Story
47:19 The Mentoring Story
To donate to the Nikumbuke Soccer League for women in Kenya, visit www.nikumbukesoccer.org
Runtime: 58 min