My Story

Earlier in my career, I worked with elite athletes training for Olympic gold and Stanley Cups. My role was to take them to their physiological limits. What stayed with me wasn’t just their physical power, it was their focus, discipline, and their ‘yes I can’ attitude.

That experience shaped my understanding of performance.

What refined my work came later.

When I shifted to part-time work, I found myself in what I describe as a slack-tide. Living by the ocean, this is the space between tides. I wasn’t moving backward, but wasn’t moving forward either.

From the outside, everything looked steady. Internally, I was navigating overwhelm, resistance, and a loss of confidence in my own capability.

And I realized something important.

The next level isn’t reached through more effort alone. It requires a shift in how you think, trust yourself, and take action.

I had to learn to trust my capability again. To move from hesitation into action. To step into what was being asked of me.

That experience became the foundation of the work I now do.

My Work

Today I work with individuals who are stepping into greater levels of responsibility, influence, and impact.

Many are capable, experienced, and committed, yet navigate moments of self-doubt, increased pressure, or the internal shift that comes with growth.

My work focuses on strengthening your trust in your capability so you can lead with conviction, sound judgement and effectiveness.

Dawn recieved her PCC from the ICF from extensive coaching specific training. Dawn logged 100s of hours coaching clients.

In Coaching Constellations Fundamentals, Part 1, Dawn trained in a systemic approach that reveals unseen patterns influencing your life.

Dawn is an accredited enneagram coach. The enneagram is structured by nine archetypal personality types and their interactions.

Dawn’s coaching certification from Erickson International centred around solution-focused, client-centred and action-orientated coaching.

Through the Upside Methodology, Dawn helps clients reframe challenges and turn change into momentum.

Dawn received a BSc of Human Performance from the University of Victoria and for a time coordinated the Elite Athlete Testing Centre.

  • “I came to Dawn because I was looking for clarity and deeper alignment, but what I didn’t expect was how profound the impact would be. Working with her was a turning point. The Enneagram helped me see core patterns I had been unconsciously running for years, which changed how I lead, communicate, and show up in all areas of my life.”

    - Kirsten Martin, MLS Gold Award Winning Realtor

  • “I highly recommend Dawn as a professional coach. She is one of those people who asks thoughtful (and challenging) questions. She has great insights into the challenges faced by female leaders and CEOs in the modern workplace, as well as the tools needed to encourage thinking about your possibilities.”

    - Esther Clark, Global Head of Communications at Inspired Education Group

  • “Working with Dawn I was able to slow down and tune in to what was and wasn’t working, and then make decisions that aligned with how I actually wanted to lead my teams. Dawn’s patient approach has given me the perspective and courage I needed.”

    - Ally Clay, Fashion Client Manager in London

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    “I was overwhelmed at the start of launching my company and didn’t know how to cut through the noise. Dawn met me right where I was and helped me reconnect to what truly mattered most. Her support gave me the focus, structure, and confidence to build a business that actually reflects who I am and what I stand for.”

    - Alexandra Graham, CEO of Alexandra Interiors

  • "We all have greatness within ourselves, but Dawn has a way of bringing it out."

    - Romey Del Fiugo, Compliance and Risk Professional

  • “I didn’t realize how much I was holding myself back until Dawn helped me trust my instincts and move forward with courage.”ist Item

    - Jey Menz, Project Manager & Retired Professional Athleteere

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    “Dawn’s coaching gave me space to sort it out intentionally and the push to break through any barriers I subconsciously had constructed.”

    - Brooke Thate, Travel Influencer

  • “Dawn helped me gain clarity so that I could move forward in my research, and expand how I approached my influence.”

    - Jonathon Wu, PhD Canditate University of California Berkley

  • “Dawn’s ability to utilize probing questions allowed me to discover the answers on my own… truly life changing positive effects.”

    - Stephanie Jones, Executive Financial Services Consultant

What about you…

You’re respected, experienced, and committed.

Yet your belief can flicker. There are moments when your confidence wavers, affected by pressure, your new role, or the weight of expectations.

Here’s what I know…
You are more capable than you realize.

And self-efficacy, the belief that you can, isn’t just a mindset. It’s a muscle. And it grows when you have the right tools, space, and support.

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