About
Business Coach for Leaders Who Want Clarity, Confidence & Growth
I help business owners, leaders, and teams transform vision into reality by bringing clarity, structure, and accountability to the way they work. My mission at DunnWise Consulting is simple: Transforming Visions into Business Realities.
With more than 30 years of corporate experience — most of it in the insurance industry — I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of leading people, building strategy, and scaling a business. Clients come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Through one-on-one coaching, mastermind groups, and workshops, I help them:
-Clarify their goals and strategy.
-Build confidence in their leadership.
-Strengthen communication and employee engagement.
-Create systems that free them to work on their business, not just in it.
What Makes My Coaching Different
I bring both structure and heart. My background spans sales, marketing, training, employee engagement, and nonprofit leadership — giving me a unique perspective that blends business acumen with people-centered leadership. I use tools like DiSC® and Business Operating Systems, but what my clients value most is the way I ask questions that spark new thinking. They often say: “I hadn’t thought about that.” That moment of clarity is where transformation begins.
The Value I Add
-Strategic thought partner: I see both the big picture and the tactical steps that get you there.
-Accountability partner: I keep you moving forward when the day-to-day threatens to pull you off track.
-Connector: I link people, ideas, and strategies in ways that open new doors.
-Experienced guide: I’ve been in the trenches — leading teams, launching initiatives, rebranding companies, raising millions for charities, and building community partnerships.
Why Work With Me
What makes me a rock star coach is my ability to blend proven strategy with encouragement and accountability. My coaching superpowers are uncovering blind spots, creating order out of chaos, and helping clients lead with confidence.
Whether you’re an established business owner looking to scale, an executive building stronger teams, or an emerging leader ready to grow, I’ll help you align your vision with the steps to achieve it — and hold you accountable to getting there.
Education, Certifications, and Boards:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, University of Michigan
- Insurance licenses: TN P&C, FL E&S, TX MGA
- Everything DiSC Certification
- Board Member and Past Board Chair, American Red Cross of Nashville
- Immediate Past President, CPCU Mid-Tennessee Chapter, VP of PR for Franklin Toastmasters
- Charter Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
- Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
- Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC)
- Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Awards and Recognitions
- CPCU Rie Sharpe Ins. Person of the Year
- Zurich Starz Award Winner
Areas of Expertise
- Marketing
- Training
- Communication
- Public Speaking