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“Business success today is built on balancing empathy and economics. Executives and managers at every level must be able to make money, but do so in a way that puts people first in a way they were never trained to do.”

– Donald Thompson

The marketplace changes at lightning speed, presenting unprecedented challenges for leaders. Many need more experience and expertise to navigate these turbulent waters alone while feeling the pressure of time and rapid change. As a result, they are constantly fighting against the clock and pace of change and need a helping hand.

Donald Thompson, a recipient of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award, has built an extraordinary career spanning diverse industries – from tech sales and IT leadership to digital marketing and pioneering DEI programming – while serving on more than a dozen boards. His unparalleled experience particularly in creating companies, leading startups and growing them to a $1 million revenue milestone has made him a sought-after executive coach and advisor.

Whether in the boardroom or at the helm of entrepreneurial endeavors, Donald provides invaluable support to leaders and leadership teams seeking transformational growth. Donald’s strategies are forged from decades of hands-on experience and have proven effective in propelling businesses to greatness. His approach also focuses on creating culture-centric leaders and organizations ready to win globally.

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During my childhood, I learned how to get knocked down and get back up. You must push through because the goal you want to attain is so much greater than the work you must put in. You endure pain because the promise is so much greater.

– Donald Thompson