Dawn
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In WellBeing
Today's workplaces are dealing with burnout, unpopular return-to-office mandates, fears over AI adoption and use, disengagement, and widening gaps between stated values and daily practice.
Most organizations treat these as individual problems. They're not. They're system problems. And systems can be changed.
I know. I’ve lived it. And I've spent 15+ years building the tools to fix it. Now, I’m using those tools to transform the way we live and work.
what people are saying
“Dawn's expertise is wide-ranging and diverse, seamlessly integrating her impressive experience into trainings, resources, and keynotes on topics ranging from communications and messaging to ethics and equity.
What truly sets Dawn apart is her incredible ability to bring her work to life through her extensive practical experience. As a partner of the Dawn Lab, I am always confident that I can reach out to Dawn with any idea, knowing she will generously share her time and expertise to make it happen in ways I hadn't even considered.”
— Kate Holmes, MPH
Health Resources in Action“It has been such a joy and pleasure meeting and getting to work with Dawn Hunter over these last few years on our Fighting for Public Health initiative. When she joined the team, she brought a huge dose of strategic thinking as well as the ability to consistently and concretely center equity in our work. Her input and perspective helped our team connect our findings with audiences who cared, all while promoting and contributing to a culture of connection and healing.”
— Maddy Frey
Frey Evaluation, LLC“Dawn is an amazing action-oriented researcher and strategic thinker whose insight consistently elevates the quality of every project she leads. Her thoughtful partnership style helped to ensure that our project stayed on track and was impactful for our community. Working with Dawn brings both clarity and confidence to community-engaged work.”
— Dr. Susie Paterson
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
why wellbeing matters
Employees who strongly believe their organization cares about their wellbeing are more engaged, more likely to recommend their organization as a great place to work, less likely to experience frequent burnout, and more likely to be thriving in life.
$322 billion
Lost globally each year due to employee burnout
Only 1 in 4
U.S. employees strongly agree their organization cares about their wellbeing
$20 million
In additional lost opportunity for every 10,000 workers with low wellbeing
The data are clear that career wellbeing is the foundation for thriving in life. I believe we all can thrive - and that it’s possible to build systems that make thriving the default for everyone, not just the exception.
I partner with organizations and leaders to make this belief a reality.
how we work together
Consulting & Facilitation
For organizations ready for real culture change
Speaking & Keynotes
For leadership teams and live audiences
Work Is Third Podcast
For anyone building a life where work is just one part of the story.
96% overall satisfaction | 97% inspired to apply learning | 4.76/5 average retreat rating | 33% average knowledge gain
Sandy Stibitz
Program Manager, NCCPHT
National Network of Public Health Institutes
Dawn is an expert facilitator with a talent for making material accessible and engaging. Dawn’s ability to see both the forest and the trees makes her a valued partner in both the planning and execution of projects.
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I've dedicated my career to creating the conditions for people to thrive. And that includes me. I left a job that was burning me down — and in rebuilding, I got honest about what thriving actually requires. That experience didn't give me my expertise, but it did give me the courage to use it differently.
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