TED Business How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human
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Jul 7, 2025 
Dawn Burrell, an Olympic athlete turned celebrated chef and James Beard Award semifinalist, shares her inspiring journey of career transformation. She discusses redefining success, finding joy in cooking, and the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth. Dawn reflects on the emotional connections food fosters, the challenges of transitioning from athletics to culinary arts, and the vital role of self-belief in pursuing new passions. Her journey highlights resilience and the power of personal reinvention.
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Brother Inspired Athletic Path
- Dawn Burrell decided to pursue athletics following her brother, who inspired and led the way for her career path.
- She initially lacked self-identity and confidence but used her brother's success as a guide before forging her unique path.
Decide and Commit to Change
- To change careers, simply decide and commit to pursuing your new goal with courage.
- Believe in your potential and act on your dreams to make things fall into place.
From Metrics to Human Connection
- Dawn transitioned from measuring success by metrics to valuing emotional connection through her cooking.
- She gauges success by how her food moves people and creates warmth and joy in shared experiences.