Dana Brownlee

About Dana Brownlee

Corporate Training & Reinforcement | Leadership & Project Management | LinkedIn Learning InstructorI help organizations strengthen team collaboration and improve workplace performance.As a corporate trainer and speaker, I design practical, high-impact sessions focused on leadership, accountability, collaboration, and project management.But I’ve learned something important over the years:A single workshop rarely creates lasting change.Employees leave with good intentions, but without follow-up support, it’s difficult to turn new concepts into consistent habits. That’s where my training reinforcement work comes in.I partner with organizations to develop reinforcement content that- Reinforces key training concepts- Provides real-world context and examples- Offers tools managers can use immediately- Extends learning across departments and timeTraining introduces the concepts. Reinforcement supports long-term application.These reinforcement materials may include- In-depth skill articles- Practical job aids and case studies- Visual frameworks that clarify complex concepts- Internal content that extends learning beyond the original training cohortThe goal isn’t just to deliver training. It’s to help organizations see sustained improvement in how people lead, communicate, and execute. Training is the starting point. Reinforcement is what makes it stick.I’ve advised Fortune 100 companies, federal agencies, and national nonprofits on leadership and execution challenges. I’m also a LinkedIn Learning instructor with eight courses reaching professionals worldwide and a former Forbes Careers Senior Contributor focused on practical, real-world workplace leadership. Available for training, speaking, and consulting LinkedIn Learning Instructor — 8 published courses on leadership, project management, collaboration, and managing up Former Forbes Careers Senior Contributor — Workplace leadership and career strategy insights Author — The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up (Berrett-Koehler) https://professionalismmatters.com d••••••••@professionalismmatters.com

Experience

1. President

   Professionalism Matters, Inc

   Mar 2003 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Develops and facilitates engaging and interactive training workshops focused on project management, meeting facilitation, team building, and communications. Dana\'s interactive presentations provide participants with practical tips they can implement in the workplace immediately!

Education

• Spelman College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics

  1988 — 1991

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  MBA, Business

  1995 — 1998

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BIE, Industrial Engineering

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Team Building
• Training
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Management Consulting
• Change Management
• Staff Development
• Leadership Development
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Performance Management
• Organizational Development
• Business Strategy
• Analysis
• Executive Coaching
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Interpersonal Communication