#20 Conversations with Chris: Michael Bentley on Leadership, Theatrical Lessons, and 2026

About this episode

Chris Barrow interviews Michael Bentley about leadership and the intersection of performance and dentistry.

In this episode of Conversations with Chris, I’m joined by the inimitable Michael Bentley – coach, presenter, and recently-returned musical theatre performer – for a candid discussion on leadership, dentistry, and the art of performance, both on and off the stage. We begin with reflections on Michael’s return to the boards in Titanic: The Musical, a deeply emotional experience where he brought his full theatrical self to a cast of over 50, ranging from teenagers to septuagenarians. It’s a com...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Barrow

Guest: Michael Bentley

Topics covered

• leadership
• theatrical performance
• dentistry
• coaching
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• leadership
• theatre
• dentistry
• performance
• coaching
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Titanic: The Musical

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