Dawn Christian, a wife, mom, leadership advisor, and coach who thrives with anxiety, is a pioneering voice in leadership transformation. Her journey, from leading billion-dollar product portfolios to intentionally pivoting to become what she affectionately calls a “mompreneur,” is a testament to her resilience and adaptability. Dawn spearheads BeLeadership™, the advisory firm committed to reimagining leadership by building belonging as a leadership competency. Known for her innovative Ethos-Driven Leadership™ approach, Dawn has navigated the complexities of intersectional identity in the corporate world as an anxious Black female leader, emerging with powerful insights that challenge traditional leadership paradigms. Her work focuses on redefining leadership through the lens of authenticity, vulnerability, and personal well-being, inspiring leaders to create more inclusive, innovative, and human-centric work environments.

Today, she is a thought leader at the intersection of leadership, belonging, organizational effectiveness, and mental health and wellness. She advises and inspires leaders at all levels, leveraging her proprietary framework of Ethos-Driven Leadership™ principles. Dawn's innovative approach to leadership is both intriguing and effective, creating organizational culture strategies on the foundation of belonging by prioritizing mental health and wellness as she evolves industry best practices to include an intersectional, intergenerational lens on leadership. Dawn Christian's expertise has garnered widespread recognition from leading institutions, podcasts, and publications. Her unique perspective and innovative approach to leadership have earned her a place among the most influential voices in the field, including being invited to speak at TEDxWarrenton in October 2024. Her thought leadership has been featured in a variety of prestigious platforms, including the Wall Street Journal, Cornell University, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, The HR Certification Institute, The Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Health 'Defining the Problem and Finding the Solution to the Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace, 2024 White Paper, Black Mental Health Summit, MBAChic, HRCI, Brit + Co., and several other leadership forums. This extensive recognition underscores her expertise and the significant impact of her work in the field of leadership, belonging, and mental health, instilling confidence in her abilities.

As a fellow at the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Dawn Christian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health and wellness to her work. Her academic and professional credentials, including being a Bowman Foundation-certified Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness in the Workplace practitioner, an MBA from Cornell University, a BA in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Diversity & Inclusion Leadership certificate from Cornell University’s International Labor Relations School, underscore her commitment to her field and her ability to provide high-quality advice and guidance.