ARMORED
Dawn F. Landry presents her first debut novel; a memoir, a love story, and ultimately a practical leadership guide to managing crisis on your own terms.
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Leveraging crisis management skills acquired professionally and applying them to personal challenges, Dawn F. Landry authored the memoir, ARMORED to address the timely subject of being an executive while caring for a loved one.
As Ephesians 6:11-18 reminds us, we are to put on our full armor to prepare for any battles that we face — that armoring includes our God-gifted strengths, talents, and experiences which are unique to us.
In her book, ARMORED, Dawn F. Landry shares her story with honesty and transparency as she humorously relays how she was stretched and pressed into becoming a “care coach” for her husband, Daran. With no medical background, she details how she redefined the role of caregiver to one that better suited her and her patient (her husband) throughout his three life-threatening illnesses.
Unconventional, imperfect, determined, yet self-aware, Dawn believes that by leaning into our individual armoring, we all have the power within us to courageously inspire, activate and be an advocate for our loved ones and ourselves.
“Dawn’s story reminds us that CliftonStrengths® coaching is both science and art. Through understanding and harnessing her strengths and those of Daran’s, Dawn created a customized plan for his recovery — proving there is no limit to what is possible. Their story is pure inspiration.”
— Jim Clifton
Chairman and CEO of Gallup, Inc.
ARMORED details 10 Key Battle Strategies:
Advance Self-Awareness.
Pick a Great Partner; Know Your Partner.
Ready Your Life.
Deploy Coping Mechanisms.
Don’t Worry Until It’s Time to Worry.
No People Pleasing Allowed.
Laugh Often.
Celebrate All Achievements.
Live with Grace; Reclaim Your Mojo.
The Freedom to Define the Next Chapter.
ARMORED Related Articles & Interviews
ARMORED Related News & Events
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10 Life Strategies from a Big Dreamer
Dawn was a featured speaker at the Family Caregiver Conference on February 5th and 6th, 2021 sharing her story of being a battle ready care coach.
She was also featured by IFMA Houston regarding the same presentation discussing her novel release of ARMORED.
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Called to Coach
Not only has ARMORED received attention across the pond in the UK-based podcast, Stroke Stories, but Dawn was interviewed by Gallup’s Director of Talent Acquisition and Community Manager, Jim Collison for Gallup’s Called to Coach Podcast.
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Best-Selling Author Status
Dawn became a best-selling author during a pandemic. She experienced hosting a live virtual champagne toast debuting ARMORED and drive-through author book signings.
Additionally, ARMORED was listed as one of the 21 Best Books on Empowerment for Women by Pretty Progressive Blog.
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Releasing Strengths
Richard Sterry, Founder and Managing Director of Releasing Strengths, and Dawn F. Landry recently collaborated to create additional functionality to his company’s Cascade product for Gallup CliftonStrengths®.
Cascade’s 1,300 worldwide subscribers now have access to utilize Care Coach Worksheets based upon the concepts identified by Landry in her book, ARMORED.
Advanced Praise for ARMORED
“As a 25-year healthcare professional and now executive leader, I often see how caregivers struggle to forge a path of how best to play their role. Dawn combines her great business coaching skills in helping organizations navigate complexity to forge a pathway through, along with her newly acquired skills of being a care coach. The wisdom Dawn confluences from these two sides of her life is refreshing and compelling. I think business coaches can draw lessons from it and caregivers would be refreshed and inspired by it.”
— Chris Comeaux
President/CEO of Teleios Collaborative Network
“We’ve all been in situations when things didn’t go as planned, but what happens when that unexpected turn of events instantly thrusts you into a critical caregiver role where you feel totally unprepared and unqualified to fill? In ARMORED, Dawn beautifully shares her personal struggles, experiences, and revelations as she unintentionally stepped into the full-time role as the primary caregiver to her husband over three life-threatening illnesses. Her expertise and down to earth humor will inspire you and give you practical advice and strategies to help you grow into and cherish your newfound opportunity to serve; not just as the caregiver, but as the care coach!”
— Michelle Prince
Bestselling Author, Speaker & CEO, Performance Publishing Group
“As a mental health professional, I work with clients as they tread through life’s unfavorable challenges. Rarely are they prepared for the arduous, severe, and faith-testing situations they encounter. I agree with Dawn as she writes in ARMORED, you have to stay in focus and leverage every experience, no matter how ill-prepared or attacked by adversity you feel. Dawn shares her story and insights in a truly authentic, humorous, yet extraordinarily powerful way that will guide and support anyone trying to ‘armor up’ and conquer their own battles.”
— Tiffany C. Moreno
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
“God has purpose for us. Your skills, talent, and knowledge are His. In her book, ‘ARMORED,’ Dawn reveals her story about how her faith was strengthened through life-threatening trials as she was a care coach for her husband. Leveraging her God-Given Gifts, she conquered those battles and is now using her testimony to be an inspiration to others. She inspired me as I am a caregiver, too, in a situation that I never would have suspected with my daughter. This book will continue to be a place for me to go for encouragement.”
— Diane Paddison
Founder & Executive Director of 4Word, Author of “Work, Love, Pray”
“Dawn’s vulnerable story of finding strength as an advocate and overcomer is truly refreshing. Her faith in God releases the role of care coach, and every reader will be able to relate in some way to her journey while gaining new insight.”
— Laura Wilcox
Sacred Story Ministries Executive Director and Author of “Capture My Heart, Lord”
“ARMORED is so many different stories woven together. It’s a love story as well as a story of survival and living life on your own terms. Above all, it’s real. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made me think. ARMORED is a triumph and warm hug that will make you cheer for the human spirit.”
— Rana Servers
Marketing Strategist, Founder of Markind Solutions
ARMORED Reviews
“Congrats to IBPA member Authentizity on the recent launch of the non-fiction novel ARMORED by Dawn Landry!”
— IBPA, Independent Book Publishers Association
“ARMORED is one of the few books that inspired me to take action. Fuelled by my personal situation of caring for my elderly parents, I wanted to create a tool to apply our Strengths in the toughest of times. Drawing on Dawn’s experience and my ability to create practical resources, we created these two worksheets, adding to the Cascade portfolio.”
— Richard Sterry, Owner of Cascade, Collaborator of Releasing Strengths with Dawn F. Landry
“I personally know Dawn and Daran. They helped me and my husband navigate through the brutal treatments for throat cancer just after Daran had completed his. I know their story and still I CAN’T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN! There are no two better people and I am so happy to finally get to read Dawn’s beautifully written memoir.”
— Dixie
“This story is a true story of a courageous woman who never gave up on love and caring for her beloved husband. She never thought she could handle her situation. She learned that she always wore the sacred armor that was led by her faith in God and herself.”
— Denise
“Dawn’s testimony made me realize there are conversations I need to have that I did not know I needed to. The ‘Key Battle Strategies’ and ‘Care Coach Questions’ throughout the book made me pause and reflect on how prepared for the unexpected I really am. This book is for EVERYONE as we will all, at some point in our lives, be affected by a health battle.
Her story illustrates that we are all capable of making it through the worst of life’s challenges by leaning into our own strengths and having an unequivocal faith that there is purpose in our struggles. I commend Dawn and Daran for their courage in sharing this chapter of their lives so that others can learn from their experience to live in faith and be better prepared for anything life may throw at them!”
— David
“Dawn’s portrayal of her and her husband Daran’s love story through some serious health challenges is a true inspiration. Dawn combines her god given strengths, those she has honed over the years, & her faith to support Daran through what she terms care coaching and shares his remarkable progress / successes through his challenges. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for some great advice and inspiration for helping others.”
— Raylena
“This love story gives language to the resilience and resources we all need to be a life partner. “Cher”, there is pure joy behind some rather frightening life realities you write about. We can sense it when you make the reader smile in the way Cajun’s smile at the turn of a phrase they just made up. You let us into your thoughts and gifts as if we were visiting over coffee in your home. The writing is fearless and inspiring all at once, just like the author.”
— Katy
“This was an amazing story of love, challenge and knowing one’s own self. I have purchased multiple copies to share with friends and family who face similar challenges of a loved one that is ill and how to be the best caretaker you can be. The love and commitment shared within these pages are not only heartwarming but motivational in so many ways.”
— K
“It would be easy for a book of this kind to succumb to the sentimental. Yet, as Dawn Landry states in ARMORED, this is not who she is nor how she approaches life. In the hands of a successful business executive, ARMORED is more than a memoir. It is a study in leadership, planning and survival.”
— Robert
“Outstanding. Honest and uplifting”
— Amazon Customer
“How this couple approaches marriage and life is just inspiring. There is so much hope and love in this story. The adversity they faced could have easily torn them apart, but their approach to life and to each other helped them face the unimaginable and come out the other side stronger.”
— Alyssa
“INSPIRATIONAL book for caregivers or anyone trying to become the best version of yourself.”
— Charles
“ARMORED is a powerful story full of wisdom, resilience, authenticity, and action steps. I love every single page in the book. Blessings!”
— Sophia
“Love this book! Quick delivery!”
— Selissa
“Wow! My friend, Dawn F. Landry, wrote a book! “ARMORED” is an amazing story of caregiving, love through adversity, resilience, partnership, inspiration, miracles, faith, and so much more! I’m SO proud of Dawn and her commitment to share her story with her husband, Daran. As a former caregiver myself, Dawn has my utmost respect. And Daran is a warrior in my eyes. Reading this book may be the kick in the ass I need to tell my own story. Thank you, dear Dawn, for your humor and vulnerability!”
— Doug
“One of my best friends… Dawn Fontenot Landry and adopted baby sister, just published her first book! It’s about the incredible journey of being a caregiver! Her husband has battled through multiple life threatening events that have included being a cancer and stroke survivor.
If you’ve EVER been a caregiver, this book is truly inspirational and a great read! The bond she has with her husband Daran is heart warming and amazing! They are best friends for life!”
— Mark
“Dawn’s story is beautifully written from the heart. She was her most authentic self thru and thru. I could hear her voice and feel her pain as she eloquently explained the unthinkable.”
— Melanie
“My dear and AMAZING friend, Dawn Fontenot Landry, just released her first book, ARMORED, and I am struggling to put it down. In other words, I am totally captivated by the messages and journey she shares.
Dawn shares her story with honesty and transparency as she humorously relays how she was stretched and pressed into becoming a “care coach” and that by leaning into our individual armoring, we all have the power within us to courageously inspire, activate, and be an advocate for our loved ones and ourselves.”
— Angela
“This memoir is a true love story. Dawn’s bold declarations of her love for her husband and faith in God are inspirational. Written with warmth and purpose, the memoir includes “key battle strategies” that will assist every reader who finds themselves in an unexpected care-coaching role. Helpful and heart-warming.”