I became the 15th dentist in my family and two years later married the 16th. As a full-time periodontist and one of DC's "top dentists," you'd assume I'd be on top of the world. I had a bustling practice and a bright, smiley photo in Washingtonian magazine. But inside, I was not smiling at all.
Washingtonian Top Dentist, 2017 & 2019
I would sit in my back office staring at my computer screen, counting how many more patients I had to see before the day was over. As the minutes ticked by I'd feel more frustrated, more anxious, and more physically drained. And yet, what options were there? I had spent thirteen years becoming a highly-skilled, highly-specialized periodontist and had plans of buying my father's practice. But the thought of spending the next five, ten, fifteen years doing dentistry that I didn't want to do, sacrificing my body, trying to lead and motivate a staff to care about something that I didn't care for myself. All of this scared me more than I can say here.
That all changed for me when I took a small but important step. I decided to work with a coach.
That one decision changed everything. I went to Georgetown, got certified as an executive coach, and started helping people get to the next thing without having to figure it all out alone. The tough conversations. The decisions you keep sitting on. The moments where you need to trust yourself and you're not sure you can.
Eventually I went deep into AI and built ONWRD. Not the hype. The practical side, where you figure out which tools actually fit your business and make the day feel lighter.
Or hear me tell it.
Jenn T.
Assertive and showing up fully
"He's the best person to work with...very open, very understanding, no judgment at all. I've never felt more comfortable with anyone...not even my best friend."
Frank B.
Sharper decisions, stronger team
"Adam's coaching provided the outside perspective I needed to quickly analyze and inform my effectiveness in my professional life. Through our sessions, Adam guided me through a pattern of mutual discovery that culminated in the formulation of an actionable game plan to more focused and achieve specific and general results."
Tracy S.
Empowering the people around her
"Adam Eskow is an excellent coach! He mixes his passion for this work with his compassion for his clients. After working with Adam I felt empowered to live from my most authentic self. I also felt deeply cared for and understood. His coaching tools, coupled with his unconditional positive regard and his belief in my growth, allowed me to listen to the voice of my deepest longing and make choices from this place."
I know what it feels like to have everything lined up and still feel like something's missing. That's who I work with now. People in that moment.
Whether it's how you lead, how you communicate, or how you get the right systems working for you instead of against you. I help people find their way through it.
You're not lazy. You don't need to "just focus." And this isn't a motivational problem. You need a clear path forward and someone who gets it.
If any of this resonates, I'd love to hear what you're working through. No pitch, no pressure. Just a conversation.
adam@adameskow.com