If you've ever felt fear stopping you from scaling, growing, or saying yes to the next level, this episode is going to change how you see it forever.
In this episode, Dawn breaks down why fear isn’t the enemy — the power we give fear is. You’ll learn how the brain creates fear, how to retrain it, and how to take action even when your mind screams “stop.”
This is for the founders who are ready to step into expansion, lead with courage, and scale despite uncertainty.
Let’s talk about what it really takes to lead and grow when fear is in the room.
Highlights:
(01:12) Why fear shows up at every next level
(07:15) How labeling fear removes its power
(14:21) Reframing fear as a signal for expansion
(22:17) Visioning and creating new neural pathways
(25:50) A client story: facing fear and quadrupling revenue
(29:36) Micro-bravery and daily actions that build momentum
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In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m diving into one of the most underestimated yet powerful moves you can make as a business owner, writing a book.
From my first collaborative book Character Building at just 21, created after losing six loved ones in six months, to publishing Dynamic Digital Marketing with Wiley in 2020, books have been a pivotal part of my personal healing, my credibility as a thought leader, and the growth of my businesses.
I share the behind-the-scenes of both journeys, the pain and joy of writing, the reality of self-publishing versus landing a traditional deal, and how a book can act as a launchpad for bigger opportunities in speaking, media, and business.
Whether it’s about leaving your legacy, building authority, or opening doors you didn’t know existed, this episode will inspire you to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start writing.
Highlights:
(01:42) The story behind Dawn’s first book at 21
(06:28) From trauma to legacy: why Character Building was written
(12:47) How Dynamic Digital Marketing came to life with Wiley
(19:15) The unexpected publishing deal that started in a junk folder
(26:03) Why a book instantly elevates credibility and opportunity
(33:41) Should you self-publish or go with a publisher?
(38:52) How a book fuels speaking gigs, media, and brand growth
(44:10) The legacy lens: creating something that lasts
Connect with Dawn
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Imposter Syndrome: Turning Fear into Fuel
In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that affects almost every entrepreneur at some stage of their journey: imposter syndrome.
We often think that once we’ve achieved success, the doubts will disappear. But the truth is imposter syndrome shows up at every level, and it doesn’t magically vanish when you hit a milestone. What matters is how you manage it, reframe it, and even use it as a superpower.
I’m sharing my own story of experiencing imposter syndrome, even while signing a publishing deal and releasing my books, and the techniques I use to turn fear into growth. You’ll learn how to spot self-sabotage, rewire your brain, and create a new narrative so you can step into opportunities with confidence.
Highlights:
(02:14) Why imposter syndrome never really goes away
(05:42) How fear can actually be a catalyst for growth
(09:16) My story of facing imposter syndrome with a book deal
(13:39) The brain’s role in amplifying uncertainty
(18:07) A practical exercise to reframe irrational fears
(22:26) Turning doubt into confidence with micro proofs
(26:11) Why embracing imposter syndrome makes you stronger
Connect with Dawn
Follow Dawn on Instagram: @dawnmcgruer
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This podcast is in association with @HerPowerCommunity - The #1 Female Founders Global Community where connections flourish & growth is intentional
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In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m talking about the hidden identity ceiling that quietly holds so many CEOs back from hitting 100k months and beyond.
Because here’s the truth, you can have the best funnels, the dream team, and proven strategies, but if your identity hasn’t shifted into the version of you who earns at that level, your subconscious will sabotage your success.
I share how confidence, clarity and conviction shape scaling, why your brain works hard to protect your current identity, and how to rewire it using neuroscience, psychodynamics, and quantum psychology. Plus, I’ll walk you through the daily embodiment practices I use myself and with clients to collapse time and step into your next-level CEO self.
This episode is for the entrepreneurs who are ready to stop hitting the same ceiling and start thinking, feeling and scaling like the top 1%.
Highlights:
(04:12) Identity as the ceiling to success
(09:27) The invisible line that keeps CEOs stuck at the same level
(15:33) Why strategy fails without mindset alignment
(21:56) Quantum psychology and collapsing the gap between who you are and who you want to be
(29:41) Daily embodiment practices to rewire your brain
(36:58) How to step into your 100k month identity today
Connect with Dawn:
Instagram: @dawnmcgruer
Connect with Dawn:
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dawnamcgruer
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Web www.dawnmcgruer.com
This podcast is in association with @HerPowerCommunity - The #1 Female Founders Global Community where connections flourish & growth is intentional
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In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m opening up about one of the hardest but most transformative chapters of my life, scaling after loss.
Grief has a way of stripping everything back to what really matters. After losing six loved ones in a short space of time, my priorities, my energy, and even my business completely shifted. What once felt urgent no longer did, and I began to scale from a place of urgency, alignment, and legacy.
I share how grief shaped me as a CEO, how it helped me say no more often, take bigger risks, and create my first book Character Building, a legacy project born from pain but fuelled by purpose.
This episode is for anyone navigating loss while still building their business. It’s raw, real, and a reminder that health, wealth and happiness must exist in equal measure if we’re to scale sustainably.
Highlights:
(02:15) How grief strips away the noise and clarifies what matters
(07:03) Scaling with urgency and taking imperfect action
(12:41) The story behind Character Building and channeling pain into purpose
(19:25) Why scaling doesn’t mean doing more, it means saying no more
(24:58) Creating boundaries, legacy work, and aligned action
(30:44) Health, wealth and happiness: the three pillars for every CEO
Connect with Dawn:
Instagram: @dawnmcgruer
Connect with Dawn:
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dawnamcgruer
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessconsort/
Web www.dawnmcgruer.com
This podcast is in association with @HerPowerCommunity - The #1 Female Founders Global Community where connections flourish & growth is intentional
https://www.patreon.com/c/herpowercommunity