
Jan McDonald
Certified John Maxwell Coach/Leadership
WA, USEquip your team with practical leadership tools, stronger communication skills, and the confidence to move beyond average performance into extraordinary results—all through engaging, interactive training they’ll actually enjoy.
Jan McDonald is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, certified in 2015, with more than 30 years of leadership experience. After serving 14 years as CEO of a successful nonprofit organization, Jan launched her own leadership development business to help individuals and organizations strengthen communication, develop leaders, and create healthier workplace cultures.
Known for her engaging, practical, and relational style, Jan delivers trainings and keynotes on leadership, communication, team dynamics, mindset growth, and workplace connection. She has worked with nonprofits, businesses, school districts, emergency services, faith-based organizations, boards, and leadership teams of all sizes.
Jan specializes in helping leaders move from stress and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and influence through practical tools people can immediately apply. Her workshops are interactive, encouraging, and designed to create lasting transformation—not just inspiration.
In addition to her coaching and training work, Jan serves on the President’s Advisory Council for the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and participated in the Transformación Costa Rica leadership initiative alongside John Maxwell and international leadership coaches.
Jan McDonald is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, certified in 2015, with more than 30 years of leadership experience. After serving 14 years as CEO of a successful nonprofit organization, Jan launched her own leadership development business to help individuals and organizations strengthen communication, develop leaders, and create healthier workplace cultures.
Known for her engaging, practical, and relational style, Jan delivers trainings and keynotes on leadership, communication, team dynamics, mindset growth, and workplace connection. She has worked with nonprofits, businesses, school districts, emergency services, faith-based organizations, boards, and leadership teams of all sizes.
Jan specializes in helping leaders move from stress and overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and influence through practical tools people can immediately apply. Her workshops are interactive, encouraging, and designed to create lasting transformation—not just inspiration.
In addition to her coaching and training work, Jan serves on the President’s Advisory Council for the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and participated in the Transformación Costa Rica leadership initiative alongside John Maxwell and international leadership coaches.
Communicate With Style
Format: Lunch and Learn--45-60 minutes
Seminar--1/2 day
90 minute workshop
Our personalities effect every area of our lives. That's why one of the best things you can do to grow yourself is to understand your personality and what drives you. When you recognize your strengths and weaknesses, you...
Managing Workplace Anxiety
Format: Preferred Session Format: I have taught this as a keynote, but I can make it a workshop or whatever suites your needs.
This program is perfect for: This has been a preferred topic this last year. Government, corporate, non-profit...
Topic: Managing Workplace Anxiety
Description: With today's fast-paced, ever-evolving job market,...
Working With Complicated People
Format: workshop, breakout. Can be 90 minutes to 3 hours
This program is perfect for:
- everyone
Complicated People…And What to Do About Them
Description
Working with complicated people is part of every workplace — and yes, we’re included. This interactive workshop helps participants understand why certain behaviors feel difficult and how stress,...
You Are A Masterpiece
Imagine your life if you lived it like you were God's masterpiece.
This program is perfect for:
Anyone that has that little voice that tells them they are not enough; don't have enough; don't deserve your dreams, etc. For years, I listened and was haunted by my past. But I have proof now that I am God's one-of-a kind masterpiece, and have a definite purpose to fulfill. I want to share...
Chosen To Be Free, Fruitful and to Conquer
Format: This format is a 3-6 hour workshop or retreat based on Jan's book, "Fruitful Leadership: Leading by The Fruit of The Spirit."
Jan suffered from addiction and...
Leadership Roundtable
This roundtable is a fun, yet challenging experience designed to help you and your team better understand leadership concepts and values. This Roundtable:
- Will assess your grasp of everyday leadership values and practices
- Will engage your team in open discussions in a relaxed setting
- Will help you...
9 recommend Jan
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Nielsen Nutrition
On-Site
E.N., Owner, Nielsen Nutrition
The power of a perfect question! Jan has an uncanny ability to listen to problems and assess challenges and then ask a perfectly framed and impeccably timed question that leads you to a successful outcome! Without being pushy or domineering she helps you create your own solutions. Just like a true guide, she helps you come to your own conclusions that feel so genuine! Even when you have to make big scary changes she’s steady and encouraging. Jan has a wealth of knowledge and experience that lends itself well to addressing intentional strategies in leadership for all fields as well as challenges with personal and professional goals.
Works from home
On-Site
P.B., Personal Trainer, Works from home
The time at the retreat went by so quickly! Going back over my notes this morning I have a banquet of goodies to dig into over the next weeks. I’m going to camp on your message yesterday and ask God to help me to heal my mind and emotions and lead me to someone who can help me finish what I started. The mind truly is the battlefield. You did so good at your retreat yesterday! I enjoyed every second! I pray you will be leading many more of these mini workshops! So needful! Love your spirit.
CLT Coaching, LLC
On-Site
R.E., Owner, CLT Coaching, LLC
Verified @cltcoachingllc.comI witnessed Jan's electrifying stage presence that instantly captivates audiences and creates an environment where transformation feels inevitable. Her masterful balance of compelling storytelling and actionable strategies provided me with insights I've applied daily, resulting in remarkable growth both professionally and personally. Jan doesn't just deliver presentations—she creates life-changing experiences that permanently shift how leaders approach their work and connect with their teams.
Consider It Done Organizing
On-Site
T.F., Owner, Consider It Done Organizing
Verified @consideritdoneorganizing.comI participated in Jan's Visioning and Vision Board workshops and had insights during both. Jan brought compassion and inclusiveness to her information-rich webinars. She shared her own and others' personal experiences and invited each of us to picture possibilities of what we wanted to invite into our lives. Thank you, Jan! I'm looking forward to any additional workshops you may offer.
New York Life
On-Site
M.L.G., Financial Planner, New York Life
Verified @ft.newyorklife.comJan McDonald is a first-class business coach. It was the best decision made to invest in myself and in my business. I can confidently say partnering with her has been a game changer! My coaching goals were focused on my business which spilled over into my personal life. Client relationships, friends & family benefited with the new tools I learned. In 2020 I ventured out to build my own financial company and I was excited and terrified! With Jan’s guidance, I exceeded my goals and went on and met national top performer ranking during that first year! If you want to take your business to the next level, ���������������������������� ���������������� ������������!
President of Innovations in Leadership
On-Site
M.V.N., Business Owner, President of Innovations in Leadership
Verified @innovationsinleadership.comI have had the opportunity to work directly with Jan in a coaching relationship for the past four years. She is an outstanding coach who has held me accountable to the things I want to accomplish and also provides excellent wisdom and insight. Jan's experience as a CEO, gives her first hand experience in the challenges of business and leadership. She knows the issues in working with a diverse staff, the need to communicate in a variety of ways to get your message 'right' for the audience, and how each individual on your team brings with them their unique personality and gifts. By working with Jan, I have seen results in my business and my personal life that probably would not have occurred without her asking the tough questions and providing a sounding board for me to work through the challenges. Jan has helped me get unstuck and elevated my thinking around difficult issues.
The Fresh Start Company
On-Site
D.H., Author; Podcaster, The Fresh Start Company
Verified @davidhenning.comJan McDonald is an incredibly talented and intelligent CEO with years of valuable experience as an Executive Director of her company. As an Independent Performance Coach she has demonstrated clear leadership and business skills in her expanding sphere of influence. Jan has proven to be an articulate communicator and trainer in leadership . As one of my personal mentors and coaches, Jan has graciously poured into my life wisdom that I have gratefully received and put into practice. For anyone looking to maximize their success, leadership and influence in their career, I highly recommend Jan McDonald.
Critical Incident Centre--Singapore
On-Site
S.F., Senior IT Leader, Critical Incident Centre--Singapore
Verified @byshane.comJan McDonald gets my highest recommendation as an executive coach and mentor. Working with Jan was an experience that I will always look upon as transformational. She listened, foremost, and helped me identify the challenges I was having. I walked away from my coaching experience with a fresh outlook and even more confidence in my skill set and abilities.Thank you for your guidance and support. I look forward to learning more from you in the future.
Life Options
On-Site
M.S., CEO, Life Options
Verified @life-options.orgJan did an excellent job at facilitating our group training. We identified ways to improve team communication and were provided with applicable suggestions on how to implement changes that will benefit our organization.
















