Dima Ghawi

Dima Ghawi is Middle Eastern in her genes, American in her heart, and a global citizen in her spirit. She ignites the untapped potential in individuals across the globe, empowering them to shatter limitations and become courageous, purpose driven leaders. Her own journey is one of escaping confinement, crossing continents, and transforming her life’s purpose. Harnessing the power of her story, Ghawi is committed to inspiring individuals to attain personal and professional growth.

Through keynote speeches, workshops, and executive coaching, Ghawi shares her unique leadership transformation journey to motivate and activate those around her to reimagine their potential, grow into leaders, and create inclusive corporate cultures.

Ghawi draws from two decades of corporate experience leading global teams and developing future leaders worldwide. She has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies including IBM, Merrill Lynch, and Intuit. She has honed a keen expertise in developing leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce.

Ghawi’s memoir "Breaking Vases" received many awards, including Writer’s Digest 2018 Grand Prize Award, Best Indie Book Award, Readers’ Favorite Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and Nautilus Book Award. She has been recognized for her services with the 2014 President of the United States Bronze Volunteer Service Award, the 2023 American Advertising Federation Mosaic Champion Award, 2022 International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge Award (IWEC), 2019 Baton Rouge Business Report “Influential Women in Business,” 2014 Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Forty Under 40” Award, and the 2016 Louisiana State University “Esprit de Femme Award.” She has been featured in numerous publications for her professional and philanthropic work.

Ghawi’s life’s mission is to give voice to those that are excluded within corporate cultures and their communities. Through her personal and professional experiences, she inspires, educates, and empowers everyone who crosses her path.