Dr. Stephanie Skopek
Stephanie’s friends know her as an ‘obnoxiously’ Canadian that has lived in the US for over 25 years. Stephanie practices General Dentistry in North Barrington where she share office space with her husband Bob who is an orthodontist. Stephanie enjoys drinking coffee on her patio, cooking, reading, learning, golfing and gardening but is always up for a fun adventure, especially if traveling is involved. “I am passionate about the community where I live and supporting local businesses as well as mentoring and promoting women in business.”
When in the Office
FASHION STYLE? Scrubs
COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee and Tea
FAVORITE LUNCH? A big salad
MUST HAVE WORK GADGET? Intraoral digital scanner
BRING A LUNCH OR EAT OUT? Bring a lunch
FAVORITE SPACE? My operatory with a patient
COMMUTE TIME? 10 – 15 minutes
NEWS SOURCE? As many as possible for accuracy but Go-To is the BBC and CBC
DESK ORGANIZED OR CLUTTERED? Depends on the time of day. Always organized at the beginning and end of day.
BRIEFCASE OR HANDBAG? Tote bag….been searching for the ideal Briefcase for years
Mac or PC? Mac
BREAK TIME? No set break time…ideally 12:30-1
MOST EFFECTIVE HOURS OF THE WORKDAY? 9-12
FAVORITE BUSINESS BOOK? Anything Simon Sinek
SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR INDUSTRY? My friend and colleague Jeff Bonk
HOW DO YOU CLOSE OUT YOUR WORKDAY? Clean my desk
BUSINESS ADVICE? Never stop being curious and learning
When in the Home
FASHION STYLE? Anything Athleta
WINE OR COCKTAIL? Cocktail
FAVORITE MEAL YOU COOK? Paella
MUST HAVE KITCHEN GADGET? Is a coffee pot a gadget?
COOK OUT OR TAKE OUT? Cook
FAVORITE ROOM IN THE HOUSE? Kitchen
HOURS SPENT DRIVING AROUND? I’m not usually driving around.
MUSIC OR PODCAST? Music
SELF CLEANER OR CLEANING SERVICE? Teresa for 22 years. She’s part of the family!
PURSE OR WRISTLET? Daytime purse, evening out wristlet
TV OR NETFLIX? TV cooking shows. Netflix when someone gives me a good recommendation
HOW LONG CAN YOU GO BEFORE YOU NEED A BREAK? 5 days
MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning
FAVORITE RECREATIONAL READ? The Four Agreements
SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE? My friend Rebecca Darr, executive director of WINGS
HOW DO YOU UNWIND YOUR DAY? Jigsaw puzzle that is always in progress on my dining room table
HOME FRONT ADVICE? Set one day (or 2 half days) only, for chores so you can relax and enjoy the moments with your family.
My Favorite Recipe
Stephanie refers to this favorite recipe as a breakfast crowd pleaser when you have company staying for the weekend.
