About

Meet Dawn

Dawn Clare loves to laugh every day. She enjoys spreading that bliss to others.

She is the founder and President of SDW. For over 20 years, she and her firm have helped thousands of clients with successful, profitable, and happy outcomes.

She is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur across an array of industries. Dawn takes pride in having created high-performance cultures that are based on integrity, respect, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, happiness, and fun!

She continues to maintain an unwavering focus on what matters most in this world: you.

Close-up portrait of a woman with short, curly black hair, brown eyes, and a warm smile, against a dark background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with short, curly black hair, brown eyes, and a warm smile, against a dark background.

“Dawn leaves a lasting impression”

If you're looking for someone who can navigate complexity, solve seemingly impossible problems, and provide wise counsel on virtually any issue, Dawn is the person you want in your corner.

Her expertise is exceptional, but what truly sets her apart is how deeply she cares. She combines sharp judgment, integrity, and compassion in a way that is increasingly rare. She is one of the people who impacted me most, both as a person and as a consultant. She is one of the very few people I've met who genuinely lives her values every day. 

Anyone fortunate enough to work with Dawn will come to understand why she is so highly regarded.

- Jerry Levin, former Chairman, Time Warner

Career & Community Highlights 

  • Education

    • Harvard Business School, MBA

    • Pace University, BBA, magna cum laude

  • Companies

    • The Carlyle Group

    • Goldman Sachs

    • Booz Allen Hamilton

  • Milestones

    • Senior executive at Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros.

    • Featured Guidepoint Global Expert

  • International

    • Started global ventures in 20+ countries

    • Worked on four continents

  • TV

    • Discovery

    • NBC

    • TLC

  • Publications

    • Harvard Business School Alumni Magazine

    • Experteer

    • iParenting

  • Podcasts and Platforms

    • B-Schooled Podcast

    • Wish Programs

  • Awards

    • PepsiCo Scholar

    • Award of Communications Excellence

    • Wall Street Mentor of the Year

  • Community

    • Harvard University Admissions Interviewer

    • Former Chairperson, Rockstone Foundation

    • Active Education Advocate

our mission

A welcoming oasis dedicated to maximizing client results.

A true partner who ensures you feel excellence and support.

One place where individuals can gain impactful insight throughout their lives from early adulthood to post-retirement.

An optimization strategy for businesses to get actionable solutions across all segments and advance your sustainable success.

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