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Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
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Digging Deep into Optometry

  1. 1 hr ago

    TVOL: The Vision Coaching Framework , Frances Bynum, Mike Rothschild then Steve Curran.

    Most leaders want to help their teams grow, but many unintentionally create dependency instead of development. In the final episode of the Coaching as Leadership series, Ted McElroy introduces The Vision Coaching Framework — a practical coaching model designed to help leaders ask better questions, create engagement, and develop problem-solvers instead of people who simply wait for answers. This episode brings together the core ideas from the first two episodes and turns them into a repeatable process leaders can immediately begin using with their teams. Ted walks through the framework step-by-step, from gaining clarity and identifying success patterns to recognizing obstacles, self-sabotage tendencies, and the hidden costs of saying “yes.” The conversation focuses on how engaged leaders create healthier cultures by staying curious, simplifying next steps, and consistently coaching the whole person — not just managing tasks or solving problems for others. In this episode:  Why advice-giving can create learned helplessness, and how curiosity builds autonomy and engagement  The core questions behind The Vision Coaching Framework, including success signals, momentum, obstacles, and emotional triggers  How simplicity, consistent next steps, and engaged leadership help create thriving businesses and teams Key Quote: “The best businesses are led by leaders who engage their people. The businesses that struggle are led by leaders who try to avoid their people.” Resources Mentioned: If you want the 10 transformational questions that anchor whole-person coaching, download the Vision of Leadership Whole-Person Coaching Whitepaper. You can get your copy at: https://www.eyecodeeducation.com/products/digital_downloads/TVoLCoaching

    40 min

  2. 4d ago

    The AWP: Leading Through Coaching, Communication, and Culture

    Aaron talks with executive coach Alicia Henton about building stronger organizations through coaching, consulting, and communication. They explore leadership, culture, capacity versus capability, change management, and why clear communication is essential for helping teams align, grow, and pull in the same direction. ---------------------- Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts Let's Connect! Follow and join the conversation! Instagram: @aaron_werner_vision

    1h 14m

  3. Jun 29

    The Chris Wolfe Podcast: IT Security and HIPAA

    ---------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! questions@eyecode-education.com https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

    32 min

  4. Jun 25

    The AWP: The Sales Mindset Every Comprehensive Optometrist Needs

    After listening to Dr. Chris Wolfe’s discussion on the dangers of becoming a specialist at the expense of comprehensive care, Aaron explores a different challenge facing optometry: the reluctance to embrace sales. Drawing on Daniel Pink’s To Sell Is Human, he argues that ethical selling is simply helping patients trade time, money, effort, and trust for a better outcome. Through real-world examples, from contact lenses and IPL to restaurant servers and his own dentist, he explains why conviction, communication, and trust often matter more than clinical knowledge alone, and why becoming a better communicator may be one of the most valuable skills any healthcare professional can develop. Chris Wolfe Podcast: The Danger of the Specialist to the Comprehensive Optometrist (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyecode-media/id1449429774?i=1000773685759)   ---------------------- Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts Let's Connect! Follow and join the conversation! Instagram: @aaron_werner_vision

    32 min

  5. Jun 22

    The Chris Wolfe Podcast: The Danger of the Specialist to the Comprehensive Optometrist

    ---------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! questions@eyecode-education.com https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

    14 min

  6. Jun 22

    The Chris Wolfe Podcast: The Real Question About Practice Managers

    ---------------------- For our listeners, use the code 'EYECODEMEDIA22' for 10% off at check out for our Premiere Billing & Coding bundle or our EyeCode Billing & Coding course. Sharpen your billing and coding skills today and leave no money on the table! questions@eyecode-education.com https://coopervision.com/our-company/news-center/press-release/coopervision-and-aoa-join-forces-launch-myopia-collective Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts  Show Sponsors: CooperVision MacuHealth

    15 min

  7. Jun 12

    Compliance Corner: Navigating Modifiers in Optometry

    In this episode of Compliance Corner, Dr. Chris Wolfe and Dr. John Rumpakis delve into the complexities of modifiers 25 and 59 in optometry. They discuss the importance of proper documentation, the implications of bundled services, and the clinical justifications for using these modifiers. The conversation emphasizes best practices for compliance and offers resources for further learning.   https://www.practiceperformancepartners.com/

    18 min

  8. Jun 10

    AWP: The Race I Didn’t Run: A Reflection on Growth and Gratitude

    Aaron shares a personal reflection on preparing for the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon with his son, Skyler, only to be sidelined by illness days before the race. What began as disappointment became an opportunity to celebrate someone else’s achievement and appreciate the journey that led there. Drawing parallels between marathon training and practice ownership, Aaron explores resilience, perspective, focusing on what you can control, and using setbacks as opportunities to evaluate and strengthen the systems that drive long-term success. This episode is a reflection on leadership, growth, gratitude, and keeping your eyes on the next finish line.   ---------------------- Go to MacuHealth.com and use the coupon code PODCAST2024 at checkout for special discounts Let's Connect! Follow and join the conversation! Instagram: @aaron_werner_vision

    16 min
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Digging Deep into Optometry

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  • Creator
    Christopher Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    549
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    EyeCode Media

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