Julieanne O'Connor & Michael Keeter
Founders of Influential Dental | Influence & Mindset Architects for Modern Dentistry
Julieanne O'Connor and Michael Keeter are the visionary founders of Influential Dental and creators of INFLUENCE élevé, the first mindset and lifestyle magazine dedicated to dental professionals who elevate others and advance the profession.
Together, they are redefining what leadership looks like in dentistry by helping practices, organizations, and industry leaders unlock the human potential behind exceptional performance. Their work blends neuroscience, behavioral psychology, leadership strategy, influence architecture, and decades of real-world business experience to create immediate breakthroughs that produce lasting personal, professional, and organizational change.
Julieanne is a nationally recognized speaker, TEDx presenter, bestselling author, and executive coach whose expertise lies at the intersection of neuroscience, mindset, human performance, and leadership development. She helps leaders eliminate limiting beliefs, build resilient cultures, elevate communication, and develop influence that inspires sustainable growth rather than temporary motivation.
Michael brings more than 30 years of executive leadership in medical and dental technology, having held senior commercial leadership roles with organizations including Nobel Biocare and AvaDent. His expertise spans digital dentistry, strategic growth, relationship capital, leadership development, and organizational transformation. As President and Co-Founder of Influential Dental and an Advisory Board member for Magdent, he is recognized as a trusted connector who helps leaders and organizations align vision with execution while accelerating innovation and business growth.
As co-hosts of the Influential Dental Podcast, produced in collaboration with the American Dental Institute, Julieanne and Michael interview the profession's most influential CEOs, founders, clinicians, innovators, and thought leaders, bringing forward the conversations shaping the future of dentistry.
Their programs go far beyond traditional leadership training. By integrating neuroscience-backed mindset methodologies with practical leadership systems and influence strategies, they help dental teams rapidly shift behavior, strengthen culture, improve communication, reduce burnout, and create high-performing organizations where people and performance thrive together.
Known for their engaging stage presence, actionable frameworks, and transformational coaching style, Julieanne and Michael equip audiences with practical tools that create immediate momentum while fostering lasting change. Their mission is simple: elevate the leaders who elevate dentistry.
Signature Topics
• Neuroscience of High Performance & Lasting Behavioral Change
• Influence Without Authority
• Leadership Mindset for Modern Dentistry
• Building High-Trust, High-Performance Teams
• Personal Brand & Thought Leadership
• AI, Humanity & the Future of Dental Leadership
• Burnout Prevention Through Brain-Based Leadership
• Culture, Communication & Organizational Alignment
Signature Philosophy
Built to lift those lifting others.