Donna Dahl
MAGAZINE & EDITORIAL FEATURES
CIO TECH VIEW - 2026
Why the Next Chapter of Leadership May Begin When You Stop Trying to Lead Like Everyone Else
Donna Dahl explores what happens when leaders stop trying to follow someone else’s blueprint and begin developing a leadership approach that is authentically their own. Drawing on more than two decades of coaching and her own experiences in leadership and authorship, Donna examines the gap between intention and impact, the importance of alignment, and why leaders need to understand and develop what makes them unique. She challenges leaders to become the authors of their own leadership journey—and considers why distinctly human qualities such as trust, courage, communication and connection will matter even more as the workplace becomes increasingly technology-driven.
TIME ICONIC - 2025
Most Admired Business Leaders to Watch in 2025
Donna Dahl — Helping Leaders to Rise with Clarity and Courage
In this featured profile, Donna Dahl reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey from a decade-long recovery following a life-changing accident to becoming an internationally recognized leadership coach, author and speaker. She shares how resilience, lifelong learning and a belief in human potential became foundations of her approach to leadership and transformation.
THE ELITEX- 2025
Transformational Female Business Coach of the Year, 2025
EliteX profiles Donna Dahl’s journey from life-changing adversity to becoming an internationally recognized leadership and business coach, author and speaker. The feature explores how her willingness to embrace opportunity helped shape her career, her individualized approach to coaching, and her belief that meaningful transformation begins with clarity, mindset and purposeful action.
Donna also shares how her CORE coaching method, diverse background and lived experience inform the way she helps clients move from “stuck to start.” The article reflects on resilience, leadership, authorship and Donna’s commitment to helping people recognize possibility, build confidence and create meaningful change in both business and life.
CEO SCOOP - 2025 DISRUPTOR 50 LIST
Leaders Driving Change and Breaking Barriers
Donna Dahl
A Trailblazer in Leadership and Empowerment
Donna Dahl was selected for CEO Scoop Magazine’s 2025 Disruptor 50 List, recognizing leaders driving change and breaking barriers. Featured as #43 in the January 2025 issue, Donna is recognized as “A Trailblazer in Leadership and Empowerment.”
CEO SCOOP - 2024
Meet Donna Dahl: A Visionary Leader Transforming Executive Empowerment
In this in-depth interview, Donna Dahl shares the journey that took her from writing her first business article and book to building an international coaching practice. She discusses her highly individualized approach to executive leadership empowerment, why meaningful change can begin with small steps, and the important roles that communication, self-awareness and clarity play in personal and professional growth.
Donna also reflects on rebuilding her life and career following a life-changing automobile accident, the experiences that shaped her work with executives, entrepreneurs, authors and organizations, and her belief in continually learning and embracing opportunities for growth. For aspiring leaders, her message is clear: find the people who challenge you to think bigger, grow with intention and step more fully into leadership.
ALL AROUND WORLDS - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Empowering Through Leadership: Donna Dahl’s Inspiring Journey
In this in-depth interview, Donna Dahl shares the experiences that shaped her journey as an internationally recognized leadership empowerment coach, author and lifelong learner. She discusses her highly individualized approach to coaching, her commitment to helping clients move from "stuck to starting" in ninety minutes or less. and Listening, clarity and respect for each person’s unique strengths are central to her work.
Donna also reflects on overcoming personal adversity, building her coaching practice, developing effective teams and continually investing in learning and innovation. Looking toward the future, she shares her commitment to expanding her leadership work and offers practical advice to aspiring coaches on developing a clear identity, finding their niche and building a professional foundation grounded in purpose.
HUMANS OF GLOBE - MAY 22, 2024
Empowering Through Leadership: Donna Dahl’s Inspiring Journey
From Adversity to Inspiration: How Donna Dahl Transforms Lives Through Coaching
In this cover story, Donna Dahl shares how a life-changing accident and a decade-long recovery ultimately led her toward a new chapter as an author and transformation empowerment coach. She reflects on the unexpected opportunity to write her first business article, the book that followed, and how those experiences became the foundation for a coaching career built around helping others recognize their potential and move forward with confidence.
The feature explores Donna’s individualized approach to coaching, where ambitious goals are transformed into achievable, measurable steps and progress builds confidence. It also looks at the lasting impact of her work with clients and readers, her journey as the author of six books, and her commitment to lifelong learning, innovation and meaningful connection as she continues expanding her work through coaching, writing and speaking.
CIO MEDIA - 2023
Donna Dahl: A Trailblazer in Leadership Empowerment
This feature explores Donna Dahl’s journey as a leadership empowerment coach and the courage, vision and determination that helped her build an international reputation from the ground up. Donna reflects on the people and experiences that shaped her career, the importance of meaningful relationships in business, and why the success of her clients remains one of her greatest measures of achievement.
Donna also shares her perspective on the changing workplace, overcoming bias, diversity and inclusion, and the role effective communication plays in transformational and collaborative leadership. She encourages entrepreneurs to build strong relationships, embrace opportunity and create workplaces where people can contribute, grow and lead—turning aspirations into meaningful action.
THE ENTERPRISE WORLD- MARCH 2023
The Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023
Cover Story: Donna Dahl — Grooming Leaders for a Better Future
Recognized as one of The Most Influential Business Leaders in 2023, Donna Dahl shares her journey as an author and Executive Empowerment Coach in this in-depth cover story. She explores her neuroscience-informed approach to leadership development and the importance of confidence, communication, engagement and empowering people to recognize and reach their potential.
WORLDS LEADERS - MARCH 2023
World’s Unstoppable Business Coaches to Watch in 2023
Cover Story:
Donna Dahl — Assisting in Elevating Your Business to New Heights
Donna Dahl was featured on the cover of World’s Leaders for its World’s Unstoppable Business Coaches to Watch in 2023 edition.
In the accompanying interview, Donna shares her approach to leadership empowerment and manuscript coaching, discussing clarity, confidence, readiness for change and the importance of helping leaders transform their vision into meaningful results.
CIO WOMEN MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2023
The Most Successful Businesswomen to Watch Out
Donna Dahl — Helping You Curate Your Own Stories!
Helping You Add Value to Your Leadership
Donna Dahl was featured on the cover of CIO Women Magazine in its Most Successful Businesswomen to Watch Out edition.
The cover story highlights Donna’s work as an Empowerment and Book Development Coach and explores how she helps entrepreneurs transform their knowledge and ideas into books that showcase their wisdom, strengthen their leadership and expand their professional presence.
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