Client Experiences
Executive Coaching
I find Dawn to be very helpful when it comes to troubleshooting any issues or managerial challenges at work. She provides thoughtful insight and brings ideas and tactics to help me manage through.
- COO, Executive Coaching Client
Dawn always brought her best self to our sessions. She genuinely cared about my life and always had tools and tips and just the right questions to help get me "unstuck." She helped me develop ways to track details that can get lost in my hectic worklife. - Executive Coaching Client
I feel more confident as a leader. I have learned to be more circumspect regarding my perfectionist tendencies, or what I think the role requires vs what is more realistic. I also appreciate knowing that I have someone who I can speak with who is unbiased and outside my organization.
- CEO, Executive Coaching Client
Strategic Advisory
Dawn McAvoy of McAvoy Consulting is incredibly knowledgeable in her field and was able to guide us through an enlightening process while simultaneously developing a multifaceted final product. Through active listening, Dawn created much more than a succession plan for Community Reach of Montgomery County, which was the original scope of the project. The amount of resources she researched, and shared with us, was very helpful during the engagement. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone wanting to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their organization’s HR function. It was a pleasure working with Dawn! - Brenda Reid Jones, Deputy Director
My personal working relationship with Dawn McAvoy has been outstanding. So much so that when given the opportunity to choose between dealing with Dawn or a competitor, I was more inclined keep the relationship with Dawn between our two companies. Dawn took the time to get know the organization and our personal needs and then sought qualified candidates to meet those needs.
Dawn has demonstrated the ability to meet our company’s expectations over and over again. Her attention to detail and her meticulous research has resulted in extremely low turnover and has allowed for positive growth within our company. - James Soper, Trinity Glass, International, National Warranty Manager
Leadership Team Alignment
All of our project team members were impressed with Dawn’s professionalism, her creativity in addressing project challenges, and her willingness to step into a new situation and maintain a positive attitude under difficult circumstances. - Mark Scott, Member of a Project Team I led
Organizational Effectiveness
Due to her vision and ability to strategize, Dawn will easily see and connect all aspects of the project, and her problem-solving approach will address the root of the problem (rather than just applying a band-aid). - AU/Key Executive Leadeship Program Executive Coach
Dawn McAvoy possesses an incredibly deep understanding of the content that she presents, while at the same time doesn't overwhelm participants with the breadth of her knowledge. A superb questioner who waits for participants to synthesize the concepts and then engages them to "dig deeper." She is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic and has created strong connections with her participants-in fact she has been singled out by dozens of participants in the end-of-course surveys as doing a spectacular job. She is a kind, humble, considerate, and a consummate professional. - Curt Everett, FCC CLO
Thank you for delivering an exceptional session. Our team gained valuable insights and greatly appreciated the interactive nature of the discussion.
- Vice-President of IT Firm
She easily identifies patterns and analyzes processes in a way that others do not.
- AU/Key Executive Leadership Program Colleague
Dawn has amazing attention to detail. She is thorough and you know that whatever work you get from her will be above and beyond. She is also very forward thinking. She always thinks about the future impact and communicates any issues she sees as being a problem or challenge.
- AU/Key Executive Leadership Program Colleague
She is the kind of professional who cuts through the noise and gets things done! That is what impressed me most. - Lloyd, Blanchard, PhD, Member of Project Team I led
Dawn's strategic mindset and exceptional organizational skills consistently deliver results that exceed client expectations. She effortlessly navigates complex challenges, offering insightful solutions that drive projects forward. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of her work. You will not find another person more astute at attending to detail.
What truly sets Dawn apart is her ability to build strong collaborative relationships. She brings diverse teams together, fostering an environment where each member's strengths are valued and contributions are maximized. She asks questions, listens with intent and crystallizes in the most welcoming manner. She is a true coach and mentor. Dawn's natural leadership style not only enhances project outcomes but also elevates team and individual morale.
- Ann Romosz, PhD, Colleague/Fellow Consultant at Brighter Strategies
Dawn did a terrific job leading the Executive Committee of our non-profit organization through a search process for a senior-level position. She demonstrated her superb organizational and project management skills and was able to complete the project in record time. She is smart, responsive, and collaborative and would be a great resource for any nonprofit with recruitment and hiring needs. - Michelle Shepard, Executive Search Committee, Beau Biden Foundation