Lead with Clarity.
Influence with Impact.
The Numbers Behind the Impact
7,500+
Coaching Hours
Coaching Hours
250+
Workshops Delivered
Across sectors nationwide
30+
Years Leadership Experience
Fortune 100 leadership depth
Turning Strategy into Sustained Performance
Alisa Atkinson McDonald is a transformational executive coach and organizational leadership consultant with more than 30 years of Fortune 100 leadership experience. As Founder of Renew Your Perspective, she partners with executives, senior teams, and mission-driven organizations to navigate complexity, strengthen culture, and drive measurable results.
Before coaching, she led multi-functional divisions, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and guided enterprise-wide transformation at the highest levels of business. Today, that executive depth shapes every coaching engagement.
Elevating Leaders
WHY WORK WITH ALISA
Why Leaders Choose Alisa
01
Executive Perspective
03
Strategic Thought Partnership
02
International Recognized Credentials
04
Practical, Not Theoretical
WHY WORK WITH ALISA
Why Leaders Choose Alisa
01
Executive Perspective
02
Strategic Thought Partnership
03
International Recognized Credentials
04
Practical, Not Theoretical
What Clients Are Saying
David Bryan
Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Kate Smith
Director, City of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation
“I have nothing less than glowing feedback for Alisa.” She did an amazing job connecting with my leadership team, supporting their needs, breaking down their siloes, and engaging them in creating their own Strengths Committee, which will further reinforce our strengths-based culture!
Thank you, @Alisa McDonald, for your great work!”
Jill Liang
Strengths Champion
“It’s rare to find an executive leader who balances high-level strategy with genuine intuition as seamlessly as Alisa. She has a unique ability to build fast, authentic trust, often by drawing people into conversations and making them feel welcome and valued. Alisa has a natural warmth that ensures everyone feels heard, which combined with her ICF and Gallup certifications, makes her a powerhouse for any organization looking to humanize their leadership. She doesn’t just lead; she creates an environment where people feel empowered to contribute. Anyone who has the chance to work with her will see the significant value and insight she brings to an organization.”
Lou Solomon
CEO/Founder @ Interact Studio
Alisa is fiercely committed and full of heart. She brings together analytical talent,
courage and passion. When there’s a big initiative to execute, you want Alisa on
your team!
Dahlia
Executive Coach, Senior Organizational Development Consultant
Alisa is the real deal — a trusted advisor to her clients, a go-to for her peers, and a leader who balances heart and backbone. She brings a rare mix of structure and creativity, always organized yet never limited by convention. What sets her apart is her integrity — she holds herself (and others) to the highest standards, all while leading with grace, humor, and care. With Alisa, there’s no fluff — just a genuine commitment to shared success. Her mindset is always “we win together,” and that’s truly rare.
Margaret Jackson
Executive Director, Cultural Brokers, Fresno, California
Thank you so much for the awesome and very productive learning experience!
Everyone felt that they gained valuable information, and agreed it was a great opportunity to grow as a team, and increase our “we” (We’re all in this together) atmosphere. From preparation to the actual day’s events, everyone worked together. We look forward to our continued growth and working together.
Jennifer Spiltzer
TMM Direct - Full Service Direct Mail
“When I met Alisa, I was struck by her sharp business mind and her heart for community. She’s the kind of leader who not only gets things done but uplifts everyone around her — especially women striving to lead and grow. Her coaching is insightful, practical, and powerful.”
The D.A.N.C.E.™
Leadership Program
Leadership is dynamic. Conditions shift. Stakeholders compete. Strategy evolves. The leaders who thrive are not rigid — they are agile, perceptive, and intentional.
D.A.N.C.E.™ is Alisa’s signature framework — Dexterity · Awareness · Navigation · Co-Creation · Empowerment — a transformational journey that equips leaders to move with clarity, composure, and disciplined purpose.