Empowering Leaders. Elevating Performance. 

Whether you're looking to find visionary talent for your team or navigate critical career transitions, your leadership journey starts here.

Ascent Collection
Leadership Expansion Series
The Leadership Circle

“Everything we desire is on the other side of fear”

— George Addair

Executive Edge

Personalized Strategies for Leadership Success

Seamless Support

We’ve developed a comprehensive “Placement Success” model built on three core pillars, providing seamless end-to-end support. Whether you're expanding and need expert talent acquisition or downsizing and require compassionate outplacement solutions, we deliver personalized strategies to meet the needs of both clients and candidates with dignity and respect.

Creating a culture where employees love you on the “way in and out”

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Matching Talent with Opportunity

We provide 'ready-to-go' candidates, expertly designed to align clients with top talent for their critical roles quickly. And, at no extra cost, we include personalized coaching to ensure each placement’s success—supporting both candidates and clients for seamless integration and long-term impact.

  • Immediate access to pre-vetted, high-quality candidates for urgent roles.

  • Our 90 day coaching ensures candidates not only succeed in the role but also fit seamlessly into your company’s culture.

  • Decades of industry expertise used to connect organizations with the best candidates.

  • Client pays a placement fee based on candidates annual salary.  Full replacement guarantee attached to each placement.

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Unlocking Leadership Potential

Our Executive Coaching program offers a powerful blend of dynamic group coaching and tailored one-on-one sessions, designed to help leaders and executives break through limiting beliefs and achieve new heights of personal and professional fulfillment. We prioritize sustainable success, providing leaders with the essential tools and insights needed to thrive, whether they’re working collaboratively in a group or deep-diving individually.

  • We help individuals navigate the emotional challenges of job loss, including the seven stages of grief.

  • We guide employees through their transition, preparing them for their next career move.

  • Beyond standard outplacement, we offer mindset coaching to help candidates stay positive and forward-focused.

  • We help candidates craft a personal brand that highlights their strengths and skills, including building a compelling resume that stands out to potential employers. Our approach ensures each candidate presents themselves with confidence and clarity in both their personal brand and professional materials.

  • Unlike most outplacement services, we actively market candidates within our extensive client network to increase their chances of finding the right opportunity

OUTPLACEMENT STRATEGIES

Compassionate Transitions to New Opportunities

Losing a job can be a challenging and emotional experience. Our outplacement services offer compassionate support to individuals, helping them navigate this transition and move forward with confidence and purpose. This service is fully funded by the client, so there is no cost to the individual receiving the support.

  • Tailored one-on-one coaching sessions, as well as dynamic workshops and group coaching, to meet the unique needs and goals of each leader. Our approach ensures personalized growth while fostering a collaborative environment where leaders can learn and thrive together.

  • We help leaders break through mental barriers and develop a growth-oriented mindset.

  • Focused on long-term performance improvements that lead to both personal fulfillment and professional achievement.

  • Our coaching integrates both leadership strategy and personal well-being for a balanced, effective approach.

  • We help leaders build the networks they need to thrive, creating connections that foster success.

Meet Dawn Whitney

Founder/CEO
ElevateX Leadership Collective

Dawn Whitney leverages 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in executive search and executive coaching, with a focus on healthcare technology organizations and leaders. As a former CEO of two nationwide companies (which she successfully founded and sold), Dawn brings a wealth of expertise as a seasoned business strategist, transformative executive, and coach. 

Through ElevateX Leadership Collective, Dawn empowers leaders to transcend limiting beliefs and achieve both personal and professional fulfillment. ElevateX is built on the pillars of intentionality, mindset transformation, and empathy-driven coaching, helping leaders shift perspectives and align their purpose with their passion. Many of her clients are healthcare leaders seeking to elevate their careers, secure a seat at the table to drive impact and innovation, and lead with greater purpose.

Dawn’s personal journey with mental health, and her passion for promoting mental wellness, permeates everything ElevateX offers—from executive coaching to leadership workshops. Her 5-star rated podcast, launched in 2020, reached 1.3M subscribers by 2023, underscoring her commitment to supporting mental well-being in leadership. At ElevateX, the focus on mental wellness is woven into every client interaction, creating a unique space for leaders to grow, thrive, and unlock their full potential.

See Dawn on
THE BUZZ Podcast

See Dawn on
Flight Path Podcast

Thriving Together: How Mental Wellness Conversations Built Our Growing Community of 1.3 Million Subscribers

Tune in for episodes focused on meaningful, insightful and inspiring topics presented in a professional and personal format that touches our hearts and reinforces the importance of mental health. Pull up a chair and let’s have some fun!

  • 30 Years of Leadership Experience

    Dawn brings over three decades of expertise in executive search and leadership development, specializing in technology-driven industries.

  • Proven Business Strategist

    As a former CEO of two nationwide executive search firms, Dawn has successfully placed top-tier talent and guided organizations through critical transitions.

  • Holistic Coaching Approach

    Dawn combines her executive coaching expertise with relational, mindset-focused coaching to help leaders achieve lasting personal and professional success.

Coaching Topics


Each topic is covered in-depth through a mix of workshops, group sessions, and 1:1 coaching/mentorship. Additionally, these topics have been presented as powerful keynote speaking concepts with overwhelming engagement and acceptance:

  • Explore the power of authentic leadership and its impact on team dynamics. Participants will learn to overcome imposter syndrome by recognizing their strengths and leading with authenticity and transparency.

  • This workshop introduces the concept of a growth mindset, encouraging leaders to embrace challenges and overcome limiting beliefs. Techniques for building resilience and fostering continuous improvement will be shared.

  • Leaders will understand the importance of non-verbal communication, including posture, gestures, and eye contact. Practical exercises will teach them to convey confidence and connect with their teams through intentional body language.

  • This session dives into the effects of self-talk on mental well-being and leadership efficacy. Leaders will learn methods to reframe negative thoughts, build resilience, and cultivate positive self-perception.

  • Participants will explore strategies for building meaningful professional relationships, both through networking and mentorship. The workshop will cover practical steps for creating a supportive network that advances personal and career growth.

  • Conflict is inevitable in leadership. This session provides tools for addressing conflicts constructively, fostering a collaborative culture, and turning difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.

  • Each participant will select a leadership topic, prepare a presentation, and be recorded. Video review sessions will provide feedback on executive presence, body language, and communication techniques. This hands-on experience will enhance public speaking confidence and presence.

  • This workshop highlights the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership. Leaders will develop EQ skills that improve decision-making, communication, and team engagement, with a focus on creating a healthy and productive work environment.

  • This module focuses on understanding the roots of self-doubt, recognizing patterns of negative self-talk, and replacing them with self-affirming practices. It would emphasize identifying and leveraging individual strengths, setting achievable goals, and developing resilience. Including techniques like positive visualization, reframing limiting beliefs, and celebrating incremental progress can help clients build confidence in abilities and manage self-doubt constructively.

  • This module focuses on advanced communication strategies that help leaders convey their vision and influence stakeholders. Leaders will practice using clear, impactful language to inspire and engage their teams.

  • “I’ve worked with Dawn as a candidate looking for work and also as an executive for a large health system. She not only puts her heart and soul into both aspects of a search but she has become a trusted strategic advisor and friend over the years. She cares deeply about my journey and has given me exceptional coaching to help curate the culture. She’s a class act”

    Chris R. (C-level executive-East Coast client)

  • "Working with Dawn has been a transformative experience for me. The ability to exhibit understanding of where I am in my professional and personal development was nothing short of exceptional and insightful. The mindset coaching has been life changing. Dawn has guided me through how to navigate challenges with resilience and a positive outlook. Her commitment to my success has empowered me to reach for and achieve goals that once seemed impossible or out of reach"

    Donna M., SVP Clinical Informatics (Candidate & Coaching Client)

  • "Dawn is a great partner helping to recruit key roles for my team. She is a champion at matching candidates to our culture and her unique strategies in finding great talent are top notch. She goes above in beyond with her coaching services to ensure the placement thrives in our organization well after the placement"

    Sheryl R., CIO, Large California Health Organization (Client)

  • “Prior to working with Dawn, I used another executive coach in my early career. I was skeptical to see immediate impact but was referred to Dawn by another CIO. The results that I had with her in the first few weeks were transformational and beyond comparison. The work she does to help you better understand your mindset and how to shift it from a fixed to a growth mindset is remarkable. She created an amazing curriculum of coaching topics that I never covered with my previous coach, she is special and unique”

    Sarah C - current coaching client

  • “My organization hired Dawn to create a 3 day workshop focused on a few of our internal challenges. She immediately built trust with my employees and was impactful within the first hour. We have hired her to come back quarterly to engage our teams again. This is 100% her calling and you can tell she loves to serve others. Highly recommend Dawn, her coaching style is very unique!”

    Matt L-Healthcare CIO-West Coast

JOIN US

JOIN US

PRESENTED BY BLUEBIRD LEADERS:

Authentic Leadership Exchange

San Destin, Florida | April 22-24, 2026

Join Dawn Whitney for a leadership experience like no other.

This isn’t your typical conference — it’s a hands-on retreat designed to spark real growth. Over two immersive days, you’ll step out of the daily grind and into an environment built for authentic leadership.

Learn by doing: Interactive workshops that challenge and inspire.
Collaborate: Build meaningful connections and fresh ideas.
Grow: Reflect, discover, and gain practical tools.
Lead with impact: Return energized and ready to elevate your team.

More than professional development — it’s a transformative experience to lead with clarity and confidence.

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Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?

Whether you’re looking to find top-tier talent, transition with confidence, or unlock your full potential, ElevateX Leadership Collective is here to support your journey.

Contact us today to learn how we can partner with you.

What you believe, you receive.

— Gabby Bernstein

What is intended for you will never pass you by.

— Unknown