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    The CONFIDENCE & GRIT to go after what you REALLY want in life only comes through consistent acts of courage.

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Introduction

“you can choose courage or YOU CAN CHOOSE comfort - but you cannot HAVE both.”

- Brené Brown

Hi there, I’m Dawn. I’m an inspirational speaker, facilitator of awe-evoking retreats and a performance coach.

I’m also a former C-level executive in finance (20 yrs+, PE & HF), a solo travel addict, a Georgetown Law Grad & NY qualified lawyer, a (modified) Buddhist, a David who sometimes picks fights with Goliaths, a midnight dancer, and a mom to Monty, my drag queen lhasa apso (he looks like an ewok from Star Wars).

My unconventional life has led me to build to a bold, unconventional platform.

I kick my heels off because I keep myself grounded (and its more fun). After chasing all of the material things - all of the wealth, all of the prestige, the schooling that society told me to chase… and yet came up empty. Time and time again. It was never enough. No matter what I achieved. I was never enough. I then came to understand what materialism and social conditioning really was doing to me. That required some footwork - unbecoming everything I wasn’t - and showing up fully and authentically as me.

I don’t know many other C-level execs who’ve traveled alone to some the most remote, gorgeous locations in the world for over 15 years. A bit Bear Grylls. A bit Brene Brown. A bit Simon Sinek. A bit Wendy Rhodes.

My mission is to inspire change. To teach cutting edge performance frameworks (leveraged by a deep knowledge of neuroscience, biohacking and mindfulness) and share raw, uncensored stories of courage that will inspire others who feel stuck to unstuck themselves. We all can feel trapped by our life’s choices.

My goal is to remind people of how infinitely powerful they are.

I catalyze professional and personal transformation so that you can live with more freedom, fulfillment, impact….& kick *ssery. I’m not a life coach, I am a bold coach who specializes in corporate execs who crave change.

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What they're saying.....

  • "Dawn is an invaluable wealth of knowledge on all things personal development, transformation and start-ups – from which podcasts to listen to, to which books to read, to which masterminds might be a right fit and from meditation, to mindset, to movement to micro-habits to journaling prompts and techniques – she really lives and breathes this space. Her ENDLESS energy is uplifting and her questions challenging, inspiring and wise. She is a total gem with a huge heart and passion for personal transformation which is contagious and so motivating. "

    Kedge M, Founder: Family Office Advisory: Succession Planning

  • "Dawn is fearless and her no-nonsense, “say it as it is” approach is quite refreshing. She understands the politics and complex realities of being a senior manager. Her compassion & empathy, her keen awareness of why people do the things they do, and her extensive studies on leadership, organizational psychology and mindset make for a winning and unique combination. Her expertise on growth mindset and her tenacity to get her clients more confident to make bold moves is inspiring. She is an astute listener and will offer balanced thoughtful advice on various options in someone’s career trajectory at their current firm or in a career pivot. "

    Martin L, Director, Financial Services

  • "Restoring and maintaining focus in a period of rapid change and high stress were the two most pivotal outcomes I gained through Dawn’s guidance. Her high energy approach was pinpointed into accurate and hard hitting advice which was delivered in a powerful, committed and empathetic manner. Dawn was able to re-wire my concentration to ensure that I could make the most appropriate decisions for myself and for those around me. She explained the importance of regular movement, and being religious about that movement. She is the strongest proponent for journaling one’s thoughts and feelings and encouraged me to make that jump into written self-expression. These disciplines helped me forge a path back to where I felt I should be. Her super power is one of high energy, self nurturing focus which will only lead to highly productive outcomes for those who know her."

    Meg Gray , C-Suite & member of Executive Committee, Asset Management

  • "Dawn is an excellent coach on confidence and courage. She has this spark and energy when she talks. She provides great insight on limiting beliefs about ourselves that we don't even know we have and offers excellent advice and mindset tools to support taking on new challenges - for example speaking in front of large audiences or taking on a new additional role in your career. She asks a lot of interesting questions that make you pause and consider WHY you think the way you do. You can tell she absolutely LOVES what she does and I cannot wait to see what this next year brings for her."

    Samantha M, Head of Operations & Non-Executive Director, Private Equity

  • "Dawn is VERY knowledgeable about the coaching community, programs and masterminds as well as best practices. She knows how to guide you through what questions to ask in a mastermind or 1:1 coaching session and she introduced me to a personal development conference series that I found INVALUABLE. I never would have known about the conference had Dawn not sent me all of the information as I am new to the personal development world - so to speak! She also knows the best stages and events that host the BEST speakers. She is SO passionate about her work. She really cares about helping people and supporting them on their journey and she REALLY listens. She has TONS of useful advice on podcasts, books, conferences, apps and meditations so that you can begin to build a framework for personal growth that suits your specific needs. She meets you where you are at! You can tell she really loves this stuff!

    Laurena O, CCO, Venture Capital

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ABOUT DAWN MARI

Speaker, Podcaster & Performance Coach

I believe that everything we really want in life, is on the OTHER side of doing what we deeply fear.

How did I learn so much on confidence, resilience and grit?

I graduated in 2008, during the economic collapse with 250K of student loan debt for a prestigious law degree that lost its attraction and there was no work. My life broke and I had to build myself up again from scratch.

I had a surgery go very wrong in my right leg which left my crippled for life and unable to run.

I’ve been traveling alone to remote locations for 15+ years . The rapid personal transformations that accompany extreme adventures in the wild - its bar none.

I’ve locked horns with execs who manage 5bn+ in asset management when culture, conduct or employee mental health is at issue. I’m simply not afraid of saying what needs to be said..

How did I learn about freedom? I’m a minimalist who narrowed down all of her personal belongings to 10 UPS boxes in 2021.

How did I learn about leadership? 20 years of working in one of the most stressful, intense, cut-throat industries in the world. Years consulting closely with over 15 different PE and HFs. 15 yrs studying leadership and organizational psychology

My unique approach? A deep knowledge (obsession) of neursocience, the subconscious, psychology, flow state, meditation, breathwork, visualization, energy and high performance habits combined with a demand to take consistent action- micro-acts of courage on a DAILY basis.

ENERGY IS EVERYTHING

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workshops & EVENTS

Dawn is a force of change. With 20+ years of corporate finance experience, a law degree from one of the most competitive universities in the USA and 15 yrs studying leadership, communication, sports psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness & spirituality - she packs an unusual punch and instinctively knows how to make an impact. Her grit and resilience are bar none - with an addiction to solo travel to remote locations across the world since 2008. Workshops are collaborative and interactive. Dawn’s ability to connect with her audience, foster TRUST, inspire change & shift energy, is simply uncanny.

  • MANY leaders (especially age 40+) are scratching their heads - struggling to retain and motivate the top talent of Gen Z. This talk goes through the cultural & generational differences which contribute to miscommunications and a lack of connection and presents an EFFECTIVE ACTIONABLE roadmap on how to bridge the generational gap

  • Employee burnout and mental health has been at the epicenter of discussions on the future of work since COVID. Energy depletion, chronic exhaustion, inability to focus, reduction of efficacy at work & disengagement are complex issues that demand tangible solutions. Persistent high cortisol is toxic to the immune system & cognitive functioning. But we are all addicted to the adrenaline rush. It's exciting. This candid, honest talk covers the root causes of burnout, biochemistry after 40 and chronic stress. We then get into practical solutions using the latest techniques across multiple platforms: biohacking, mindfulness, nutrition, neuroscience, breathwork & visualization. This workshop can be made gender specific as it gets into biochemistry and hormones - and prioritizes "real talk".

  • Everyone makes mistakes, even the brightest minds. We are human. But sometimes due to politics, egos and sensitivities, we miss the opportunity to PAUSE and say "Ok what did we learn from this?" "How do we avoid that from happening again?" "What are the guardrails, communication or process changes we should consider putting in place?" This isn't a session about blame. Its a session about humility, collaborative, objective analysis and new solutions.

  • Employee turnover & disengagement is at an all time high. Whether its in the political or corporate arena, we seem to be experiencing a crisis in leadership and a lack of trust - a disconnect. This no-nonsense talk goes through the leadership techniques from the best performance and sports coaches in the world. It also covers communication methods that can make an impact. So many are talking right now, but few are listening. People are tuned out. There's a reason, and there's a cure.

  • Signature Talk: This bold, insightful & vulnerable discussion details the paralyses of fear, and the strong hold of limiting beliefs - whether its beliefs about income, or intelligence, or job promotions, or weight loss. Everything we REALLY want lies on the other side of DOING what we fear. So why don’t we take action? Many procrastinate & cling to complacency and excuses simply to keep themselves safe. This talk, pulling in much about the latest studies on neuroscience, mindset and the subconscious, is the SLAP that we all need to snap out of the coma and the safety, and JUMP into the next level of LIVING with HIGH performance.

  • Dawn's deep dive studies into pro-athletes, NBA legends and all-star teams comes shining through. Think Ted Lasso with a bit of Wendy Rhodes thrown in. High performing teams are built on TRUST, clear communication, high EQ, relentless grit and the ability to leverage off of each other's expertise. This talk goes into how to build a cohesive team, especially when there are a lot of big egos - how to get your players running at speed, in pace with one another and in the right direction.

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Podcaster

The JUMP: this is a space, propelling through air, where Inspiration meets Grit. Courage, Vulnerability & Fierce Honesty takes unexpected, uncensored turns. You cannot predict or control the wind on any given day. Parachute required.

HIGH Performance coach

I’ve seen corporate executives through big transitions, transformations, career pivots, hostile negotiations, jumping jobs, crises at 1AM and rapid personal & professional growth. After 20+ years working as a high performing corporate executive myself, in one of the most cut throat industries in the world, I GET IT. I have sat in your shoes, I have felt the relentless pressure, the stress, the blind drive for more, the intermittent burnout, the wind in my hair as I am screamed at (!), the scalding heat in boardrooms, the heart palpitating sweat of a crucial presentation, the chess game of Medici-like politics. I understand YOU. During my time in Mayfair I saw a big need for MORE of the unique, fearless approach I offer. The candid, direct way in which I quickly and accurately analyse the ROOT cause of any problem & start presenting actionable solutions. I’m also a certified hypnobreathwork coach - and this methodology, amongst others which I have studied obsessively - allows me to create rapid personal transformation (hint - it combines a lot of the latest research studies in neuroscience and the subconscious).

Certified in MASTRY EXPERIENCE coaching amongst various other transformational coaching modalities.

Sought-After Speaker

Dawn has spoken to audiences from 50 to 300+ over the last 6 years on leadership, change, culture and confidence. Her uncensored, fearless “tell it how it really is” approach has a way of resonating immediately with the audience, causing a stir, inspiring dialogue and creating an atmosphere where most think again about their assumptions and standard approaches to priorities, health, time and work.

There is a crisis in leadership across the world atm - from politics to corporations - and when Dawn speaks she does not BS, placate or underestimate her audience.

She inspires trust because she says it how it is - and she focuses on smart strategies for change. The impact is uncanny and immediate.

She focuses on techniques that support long-term sustainable change. She doesn’t do the quick fix, drive through McDonalds approach of “this is how to make your employees productive or happy this week” - then what? What happens in one month? This is about sustainable change where you see better health and increased performance year after year.

CONSISTENCY IS the cornerstone to success

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CONSISTENCY IS the cornerstone to success •

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