What Our Clients Are Saying
“Donna’s coaching stands out because of her ability to quickly understand complex professional dynamics and provide guidance that is both insightful and practical. She creates a supportive but direct environment that encourages honest reflection while offering clear, actionable strategies. The most valuable part of working with Donna has been the clarity and confidence I’ve gained in how I lead and communicate. She helped me recognize patterns, reframe challenges, and apply practical tools that I could immediately use in real-world situations.”
— Annette Swearengin,
Director, Commercial Diagnostics“Donna’s coaching has amplified how I show up — in my career, my business aspirations, and my life. I’ve gained sharper clarity, stronger confidence, and the ability to coach myself through challenges with the same level of depth she brings to her sessions. I’m leading, creating, and living with more intention than ever before. She’s also become one of the most trusted people in my corner — someone whose insight, honesty, and genuine care make every conversation feel both grounding and transformative.”
— Krista Pelfrey,
Senior Strategic Business Partner“I have recently transitioned into databusiness analysis from an engineering and operations background in the fast moving consumer goods industry. Donna introduced me to a recruiter in Montreal where I am based, and shortly after earning the Microsoft certificate Donna encouraged me to pursue, I landed an interview with a local company for a good position in data analysis — the first interview after my certified program with Donna in 2024.”
— Mohammad Al Hussein,
Data Business Analytics
“I had the pleasure of working with Donna, founder of Meraki Coaching, during a meaningful career transition, where she guided me through the Hogan Assessment and a super-insightful debrief. Donna did an excellent job translating my raw Hogan scores into a psychologically insightful and pragmatic narrative. Her summary avoided clinical language and offered me accessible and resonant framing, especially useful during a period of self-redefinition.
What I found that set Donna apart is her ability to combine rigor and humanity. The Hogan tools can be powerful but really abstract; Donna excelled at translating the data into clear, practical insight that connected me directly to real world leadership behavior, decisionmaking, and moving into career strategy. Her process wasn’t just about reviewing scores, it was about helping me understand how my strengths show up under pressure, where they can become derailers, and how to intentionally manage them rather than be surprised by them.”
— John Bell, Revenue Operations Executive
“Beyond my corporate role, I’m a mom of two boys and deeply passionate about personal growth and helping others reach their potential - which is why working with Donna has been such a powerful experience. Before working with Donna, I had been in leadership roles but was at a critical transition point in my career. My challenge was learning how to elevate my influence and impact as a strategic partner while juggling the demands of life as a working mom. I wanted to be more efficient, effective, and intentional — to expand my growth, leadership presence, and impact without sacrificing what matters most outside of work. Donna has an extraordinary ability to bring color and clarity to complexity. She connects the dots between data, emotion, and insight in a way that helps you see the bigger picture. Her coaching blends depth and compassion — she asks the right questions, creates a safe and nonjudgmental space, and helps you see possibilities you couldn’t see on your own. ”
- Krista Pelfrey,
Senior Strategic HR Business Partner
“Before working with Donna, I was navigating increased leadership visibility and responsibility and wanted to further strengthen my confidence and executive presence. While I had the experience and capability, I was looking to refine how I showed up in high-stakes conversations, leadership alignment discussions, and moments requiring clarity and decisiveness. Donna’s coaching stands out because of her ability to quickly understand complex professional dynamics and provide guidance that is both insightful and practical. She creates a supportive but direct environment that encourages honest reflection while offering clear, actionable strategies.”
- Annette Swearengin,
Director, Commercial Diagnostics