Dawn Marie Westmoreland
SPEAKER | AUTHOR | RESILIENCE EXPERT | WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP MENTOR
Resilience by Choice
Helping leaders and teams rise with courage, clarity, and confidence.
Hi, I’m Dawn.
I know what it’s like to lose everything — your home, your career, and your sense of safety — and still have to find the courage to stand up, speak out, and start again. My own path through adversity taught me that resilience isn’t about bouncing back; it’s about rising stronger, wiser, and more grounded than before.
As a retired Air Force veteran and HR professional, I’ve seen firsthand how stress, burnout, and injustice can impact both individuals and organizations. Today, I use those lessons to help others find their voice, strengthen their resilience, and lead with confidence — even in the face of change.
Through my keynotes, workshops, and writing, I share practical tools and heartfelt stories that remind people they’re stronger than they realize. My goal is simple: to empower you to meet life’s challenges with courage, clarity, and self-compassion.
As Seen In:
Signature Talks & Workshops
Fueling Resilience: Thriving Without Burnout
Stress doesn’t have to be the cost of success. Dawn helps audiences recognize the early signs of burnout and provides simple, actionable strategies to restore energy and purpose.
The Self-Care Advantage: Resilience for the Long Run
When life gets demanding, self-care is non-negotiable. Dawn reframes self-care as a strength strategy that fuels productivity, confidence, and clarity.
Boomers to Zoomers: Building Resilient Workplaces
From seasoned professionals to new grads, four generations now share the workplace. Dawn shows how mentorship and understanding across generations create teams that adapt, collaborate, and thrive.
Authentic. Practical. Real.
Audiences are drawn to Dawn’s authenticity and down-to-earth approach. She speaks from experience, not theory — sharing real stories, honest insights, and practical tools that make resilience feel attainable for everyone.
She doesn’t shy away from hard truths, but she always brings the conversation back to hope and possibility. Whether sharing her own journey or teaching strategies that can be applied right away, Dawn leaves people feeling seen, supported, and ready to rise stronger.
Recognition & Highlights
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Recognized by activist Erin Brockovich and the Christian Science Monitor
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Sent by The Concerned Veterans for America to speak to 30 U.S. Senators on workplace safety and respect
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Author of How to Stand Up to Workplace Bullying & Discrimination
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Featured on Access 21 TV, Thrive Global, and over 100 radio/podcast shows
Invite Dawn to Speak
Resilience is a skill your people can learn and live every day. Invite Dawn to speak at your conference, training, or leadership event, and watch your audience rise stronger together.