Courageous Conversations and Career Evolution: Dawn Mahan on Navigating Vulnerability, Entrepreneurial Success, and Project Management Mastery

What if the power of courageous conversations could transform both your personal and professional life? Join us as we uncover the bravery behind these honest discussions with insights from our guest, project management expert Dawn Mahan. Known for her transparency and spiritual preparation, Ang shares her personal journey towards clarity, while Marc Brookland emphasizes empathy and the importance of being ready for anything. Dawn opens up about her own vulnerability journey, recounting her experiences of sharing her entrepreneurial story and the strength that comes from being open.

Dawn's career journey is a testament to the unpredictable yet rewarding paths life can take. Inspired by her father's work ethic, she initially pursued mathematics but found herself diving into the world of IT during the Y2K era. An unforeseen opportunity in project management paved her way to success, illustrating the importance of adaptability, learning, and growth. Listen in as she reveals how combining known skills with new challenges led to her impactful career in project management.

From managing large-scale projects in a Fortune 500 company to launching her own successful consulting business, Dawn's story is filled with entrepreneurial challenges and triumphs. She shares her insights on the crucial role of selecting the right people for project roles and the benefits of an apprenticeship model amid evolving technology trends. Looking to the future, Dawn envisions scaling her business while emphasizing the value of self-awareness and therapy for personal and professional success.

About Dawn Mahan, PMP:
Dawn Mahan, PMP is Founder of PMOtraining.com, a C-suite advisor, award-winning consultant, international speaker, inventor or ProjectFlo®, author of the new bestselling book “Meet the Players in Projectland: Decide the Right Project Roles & Get People on Board” and has trained thousands of professionals around the world.

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