Dr. Bob Dent, Fache, Faan, Faonl

At DBD Coaching & Consulting, we empower healthcare leaders and executives to drive transformational change, cultivate cultures of ownership, and achieve sustainable success. Founded by Dr. Bob Dent, our mission is to elevate leadership effectiveness, well-being, and organizational impact through executive coaching, strategic consulting, and leadership development. With 36 years of experience spanning rural hospitals, large academic health systems, subacute and long-term care, and academia, Dr. Dent brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, workforce engagement, operations, and culture transformation. His career has been marked by a relentless commitment to excellence, serving as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Dean of Health Sciences, where he has shaped the next generation of healthcare leaders. A thought leader in healthcare leadership, Dr. Dent has authored multiple books, including: 📖 "The Heart of a Nurse Leader" – A values-based approach to leadership in healthcare. 📖 "Building a Culture of Ownership in Healthcare" – A four-time award-winning book that provides a roadmap for fostering accountability, engagement, and excellence in healthcare organizations. Dr. Dent’s impact extends beyond executive leadership. He served a six-year tenure on the Board of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), including as President in 2018, where he influenced national nursing leadership policy, innovation, and workforce strategies. At DBD Coaching & Consulting, we offer: ✅ Executive & Leadership Coaching – Personalized coaching to enhance resilience, decision-making, and executive presence. ✅ Healthcare Leadership Consulting – Strategic advisory, interim leadership, and culture transformation solutions. ✅ Keynote Speaking & Leadership Workshops – Engaging presentations and customized development programs for leaders and teams. 🔹 Let’s connect and transform leadership together! 🚀

Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country. The system owns and operates 28 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, Banner – University Medicine, academic and employed physician groups, long-term care centers, outpatient surgery centers and an array of other services; including Banner Urgent Care, family clinics, home care and hospice services, pharmacies and a nursing registry. Banner Health is in six states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming.