About Dawn

Dawn Whyte is a coach, consultant, keynote speaker, author, and air traffic controller. She has a variety of experiences in the aviation industry, including more than 30 years as an air traffic controller. Dawn has spent the last 15 years leading and coaching her teams in operations and traffic management and believes in empowering people to maximize their potential.

In 2020, Dawn watched as COVID devastated aspects of the aviation industry and along with it, the lives of the people who were employed in it. She noticed many aviation professionals struggling as they navigated their new realities. Dawn felt there was an opportunity to support individuals manage change through career and life coaching. She created Dawn Whyte Aviation Career Coaching to support men and women in aviation proactively.  Her passions lies in supporting students and professionals as they navigate challenges with strength and grace, focusing on resilience, enhancing confidence, setting boundaries, overcoming imposter syndrome, and creating effective career plans. 

Dawn believes in creating a space to have honest conversations where one can determine their values, strengths, goals, and ultimately what is holding them back. Dawn understands the challenges and culture of the aviation industry. She will partner with you to map out a road to success and fulfillment, professionally or personally. In addition to formal leadership and change management education, Dawn has completed the Life Coach Certification program at Rhodes Wellness College in Vancouver.

Health and wellness is an important part of her life. She has been a runner for 30 years. If you don’t find her running around her neighborhood (literally), you can find her on the golf course with her daughter and husband.