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Influence with Impact.

Executive coaching and leadership consulting for leaders navigating complexity and ready to lead stronger, and expand their impact.
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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.

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Elevating Leaders

From one-on-one executive coaching to team intensives and leadership academies, every engagement is designed around one outcome — leaders who perform, organizations that grow.
Executive
Coaching
Organizational & Culture Strategy
Organizational & Culture Strategy
Leadership Development Programs
Board & Executive Advisory

WHY WORK WITH ALISA

Why Leaders Choose Alisa

Senior leaders often reach a point where the challenges they face cannot be solved by experience alone — they require a trusted thought partner who understands the real weight of executive decisions.

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Executive Perspective

30+ years inside Fortune 100 boardrooms before the coaching chair. Alisa has lived the pressure her clients are navigating.

03

Strategic Thought Partnership

More than a coach — a trusted sounding board for the decisions that shape careers and organizations.

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International Recognized Credentials

ICF PCC · Gallup Certified Strengths Coach · MBA · PMP · Certified Master Executive Coach.

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Practical, Not Theoretical

Every session converts insight into disciplined, real-world action — because results are the only measure that matters.

WHY WORK WITH ALISA

Why Leaders Choose Alisa

Senior leaders often reach a point where the challenges they face cannot be solved by experience alone — they require a trusted thought partner who understands the real weight of executive decisions.

01

Executive Perspective

30+ years inside Fortune 100 boardrooms before the coaching chair. Alisa has lived the pressure her clients are navigating.

02

Strategic Thought Partnership

More than a coach — a trusted sounding board for the decisions that shape careers and organizations.

03

International Recognized Credentials

ICF PCC · Gallup Certified Strengths Coach · MBA · PMP · Certified Master Executive Coach.

04

Practical, Not Theoretical

Every session converts insight into disciplined, real-world action — because results are the only measure that matters.

What Clients Are Saying

Hear from those who have transformed their lives and businesses
David Bryan

Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

“I recommend Alisa Atkinson McDonald to anyone searching for an executive coach. Her own executive leadership journey is relevant and gives her real-world experience to truly …

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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 …
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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 …
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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! …
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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 …
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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 …
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Jennifer Spiltzer

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“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 …
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The D.A.N.C.E.™

Leadership Program

Choreography for Strategic, Courageous, and High-Trust Leadership

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.

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David Bryan

Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

“I recommend Alisa Atkinson McDonald to anyone searching for an executive coach. Her own executive leadership journey is relevant and gives her real-world experience to truly understand my motivation and the challenges I’ve encountered in a new leadership role. She listened and asked thought-provoking questions that challenged me to see situations strategically and to develop solutions that reflect not only my style but, more importantly, the philosophy and goals of my organization. I would work with Alisa again and wholeheartedly recommend her to leaders seeking guidance to strengthen leadership competencies in preparation for roles with increased responsibilities.”

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.”