75 ::: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Lessons in Leadership and Growth from Dayna Johnson

Shawn Zajas Show

In this episode, Dayna Johnson, founder of Navoni, shares her transformative journey from working in a dental practice to becoming a sought-after expert in optimizing dental systems and software. Starting as a young insurance coordinator, Dayna quickly became a trusted problem-solver in her practices, driven by a passion for helping others and a love of technology.

Facing personal challenges, including raising a daughter with epilepsy and navigating a painful divorce, Dayna used her resilience and resourcefulness to create a new path. Her transition to consulting began with becoming a certified Dentrix trainer, allowing her to triple her income within a year. With her expertise and determination, she launched Navoni, a thriving online learning platform that helps dental teams maximize efficiency and improve workflows.

Throughout the interview, Dayna reflects on the importance of hard work, honoring those who support you, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth. She credits her success to key mentors, her faith in her ability to adapt, and her willingness to “kick open doors” when opportunities arose. Now, she’s focused on empowering dental practices to harness the full potential of their software and systems, while also teaching others to create scalable businesses through membership models.

Dayna’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to serving others, inspiring listeners to embrace challenges and build meaningful careers in and beyond dentistry.