Living and Leading with Intention, with Dawn Zimmerman

Welcome back to the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast! We’re thrilled to have Dawn Zimmerman, founder of Waymaker Brands and Waymaker Leaders, join us for this episode. A sought-after strategist and business coach, Dawn is known for her intentional approach, bringing clarity and direction to those she works with. Beyond her impressive professional accomplishments, we also admire the way she has intentionally built a fulfilling life with her family. Dawn shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth, discussing how she navigated career changes, embraced challenges, and discovered the importance of living with intention. From her early days in journalism to starting her own business, Dawn reflects on the key moments that shaped her path. Join us this week for an incredibly insightful and vulnerable discussion. Interested in becoming a sponsor for SHIFT? Click HERE. Interested in learning more about the SHIFT event? Click HERE. Interested in learning more about our special guest speaker, Jon Acuff? Click HERE.     At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys.     CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to [email protected].     Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you!          Resources:  Gallup Waymaker Brands SHIFT 2025