Meet Dana
Worth Advocate | Development Coach | Author | Speaker | CEO
I’m Dana A. Beaird—Speaker, Coach, Author, and Founder of Inside Out Speaking, Coaching & Development.
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I help women and girls stop striving for outside approval and start leading from within. Whether you’re a seasoned professional feeling undervalued or a young woman learning to own your voice, I’m here to remind you: your worth is not earned—it already belongs to you.
My Journey to Inside Out Living
I spent years chasing the next goal, the next role, the next performance marker—until I realized none of it quieted the question in my heart: “Am I enough?”
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From the courtroom to the corporate world, I wore the labels—prosecutor, executive, speaker—but what mattered most was who I was becoming inside.
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That’s what this work is about: helping you stop proving and start becoming. Helping you return to your worth—not by checking more boxes, but by anchoring into who you already are.
Dana A. Beaird
Worth Advocate | Development Coach | Author | Speaker | CEO
Dana A. Beaird is passionate about helping others grow and discover their potential. She is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals feel valued, inspired, and encouraged to act on their goals. Dana helps others break down complex goals into simple, actionable steps, guiding them with positivity, integrity, and a solution-focused mindset.
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She believes in a fun, adventurous approach to life, while staying focused on personal growth. Known for being empathetic, loyal, and non-judgmental, Dana always celebrates others' achievements and pushes them toward their authentic selves. She loves spending time with God, family, and friends, appreciating nature, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life—like tacos and cheese.
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Dana’s journey to knowing and owning her worth began with a focus on performance and perfection.
Here are some of her accomplishments:
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Chosen as a freshman cheerleader from a competitive pool of over 100 candidates
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Inducted into an academic collegiate national honor society
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Graduated with honors when receiving both a bachelor's and master's degree
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Chosen from thousands of candidates for a prestigious full-ride graduate internship
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Received multiple awards in law school for top-of-the-class litigation and writing skills
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Passed the Illinois Bar Exam on the initial attempt
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Earned four post-high school degrees
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As a prosecutor, became the youngest person in county history to handle felony cases
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Tried more solo jury and bench trials in the first five years of her legal career than most attorneys conduct in their entire career
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Practiced law and conducted business in three of the top cities in the U.S. – New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles – for over 24 years
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Held professional roles in government, academia, legal, and insurance industries for over 30 years
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Served as an Enterprise Leadership Development Facilitator & Coach in a corporate environment during the onboarding of a new CEO and business strategy for 700+ high-potential leaders
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Developed and managed corporate revenue streams ranging between $3 million and $15 million annually
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#1 Best-Selling Author
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Public speaker in front of large crowds (greater than 500 people)
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Panel speaker on insurance, leadership, and personal development
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Chose independent parenthood from the day of expectancy and raised a healthy, intelligent, and kind son into his teenage years
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Walked five miles for 600 consecutive days
She accomplished all these things while constantly asking herself one question:
“AM I ENOUGH?”
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Dana’s vast experience with worth anxiety fuels her passion to empower and develop others along their journey of knowing and owning their worth.