Hi, I'm Dawn!
Whether you're entering the workforce, considering a career change, returning to employment, or looking for opportunities to grow professionally, I'm here to help you navigate the journey.
I believe career development is about so much more than finding a job or creating a great résumé, it's about understanding who you are, recognizing the value you bring, building confidence in your abilities, and developing the skills to create opportunities for yourself.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to lead teams, mentor individuals to bring their best, navigate workplace challenges, and help people develop the skills and confidence to succeed professionally.
I know how important it is to have someone in your corner who believes in what you're capable of achieving. Let's connect! YOU GOT THIS! đź’•
It's Not WHAT You Want to Achieve....
It's HOW You Get There.
One of the things I believe most strongly is that knowing WHAT to do
and knowing HOW to do it are two very different things.
We see the experiences that shaped you. The skills you've developed. The challenges you've overcome. The strengths you may not recognize in yourself. And the potential for what comes next. We believe career development begins with understanding who you are and what you bring to the table. That's why our approach goes beyond writing résumés and preparing for interviews.
Because you are more than a job title. And your future is more than your next job. YOU GOT THIS! đź’•
"We help people recognize their value, develop their potential, and build the skills to create their own future."
OUR SERVICES
At ENCE, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, build confidence, and achieve their career goals. As a Wisconsin nonprofit organization, we are committed to making career coaching, job readiness, and professional development accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities and unique learning needs.
STRENGTHS & CAREER DISCOVERY
Discover your strengths, explore career opportunities that align with your interests and abilities, and create a personalized action plan to help you confidently take the next step toward your future.
RESUME WRITING & JOB SEARCH
Put your best foot forward with a professional résumé and LinkedIn profile that highlight your unique skills and experiences. Learn effective job search strategies to help you identify opportunities and connect with potential employers.
INTERVIEW PREP & FOLLOW UP
Build the confidence to tell your story and communicate your value through personalized interview coaching, practice interviews, and constructive feedback designed to help you feel prepared and make a lasting impression.
SETTING S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
Develop the skills to thrive in your workplace by strengthening professional communication, setting meaningful goals, navigating challenges, and building positive working relationships that support your continued growth and success.
OPPORTUNITIES & ADVANCEMENT
Take your career to the next level by identifying professional goals, preparing for advancement opportunities, and developing the confidence and strategies to negotiate compensation, pursue promotions, and achieve long-term career success.
YOU GOT THIS! đź’•
FREE DOWNLOADS
At ENCE, we believe everyone deserves access to practical tools that help build confidENCE, recognize their strengths, and take the next step in their career journey. Explore our FREE downloadable resources, designed to help you prepare for interviews, develop professional skills, and discover HOW to create opportunities for your future.
Here's something I encourage everyone to remember: An interview is a conversation, not a test!
Yes, an employer is evaluating your qualifications, experience, and potential fit for the position. But you're also learning about the employer. You're discovering what the job involves, what expectations exist, how the team works together, and whether the environment aligns with your strengths and....
Your professional story is more than your job titles, education, or years of experience. It's about the skills you've developed, the challenges you've overcome, the things you've learned, and the unique qualities you bring to the workplace. So, Where Do You Start?
A great professional introduction doesn't have to be complicated. Start by thinking about five things....
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ABOUT US
Every journey begins with a belief — the belief that there is more possible.
When we created ence, we wanted a name that represented what we hope every person discovers along their journey: their own confidence, independence, resilience, and emergence.
We noticed something special about these words. They all share the same ending — ence.
That little ending became something much bigger to us. It is the confidence to try something new. The independence to make your own choices. The resilience to keep going when things get difficult. The experience you gain from every step, including the ones that don't go as planned. And the emergence of the person you are becoming.
We believe no two journeys look exactly the same. Some days you may take a giant step forward. Other days, simply getting started is the victory.
That's why ence isn't about telling someone what they should become. It's about helping people discover what they can become. Our goal is to provide the tools, encouragement, experiences, and support that help turn everyday opportunities into growth.
At ence, we believe every person has the power to make a difference. Through confidence, we help you believe in yourself. Through independence, we help you build the skills to create your own path. Through resilience, we help you face challenges and keep moving forward. Through experience, we turn everyday opportunities into growth.
Through emergence, we help you discover the person you are becoming.
Because your ence doesn't happen all at once. It happens one step, one choice, one challenge, and one success at a time.
YOU GOT THIS. đź’•
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