Lisa J. MacDonald
Business coach for creative entrepreneurs in Tucson, Arizona
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthStartups and foundersCoaches and consultantsOperations and systemsMindset and habitsGoal setting and accountabilityLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Life coach, Executive coach and ADHD coach |
| Based in | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Credentials | Master of Fine Arts, Antioch University; Master of English, Arizona State University |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Practice | Step It Up Enterprises |
Lisa J. She has coached for 20 years and worked with 100s of business owners. She has written 30 books, including Step It Up or Get Out of the Way. Her work centers on creativity, productivity and grit. She is based in Tucson, Arizona.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa works with business owners who are not getting the results they know they can reach. She helps with stalled progress, isolation, burnout and overwhelm.
- Overcoming procrastination on key business steps
- Bringing in more revenue and reaching more people
- Getting a clear plan for your specific clients and business
- Staying accountable for results
- Burnout, isolation and overwhelm
- Finishing projects you have started
- Motivating yourself, your employees or your family
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with small business owners and entrepreneurs. Her private coaching fits people who want to stop doing everything alone and are ready to work hard on a business tied to their purpose.
How Lisa works
Lisa offers one-on-one private coaching. She gives clients exact steps for their own clients, business and goals. She reviews the business closely so nothing gets missed, and she holds clients accountable for results. Her work uses three themes: Creativity, productivity and grit. She also teaches through her book, which covers tools and systems for growing a business.
Background and qualifications
Lisa has coached for 20 years and worked with 100s of business owners and entrepreneurs. She has published thirty books, was nominated for the Pushcart award in 2017, and has won the Readers' Choice 5-Star Award more than once. She was executive producer of a movie that won the Heartland Award in 2000. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Antioch University and a Master of English from Arizona State University. Past clients include United Way, Pima Community College and the Brain Injury Association.
Lisa J. MacDonald pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one private coaching
- Hidden Female Power program
- Purpose Driven Business program
- Just Finish Your Damn Project program
- Just Finish Your Damn Project workshop
- Unleash Grit consultation
Lisa J. MacDonald reviews
The CoachVouch take
Lisa is a coach of 20 years who has also written 30 books and produced award-winning films.
Best for creative entrepreneurs who want a clear plan and accountability to grow a purpose-driven business.
Common questions
How much does Lisa J. MacDonald charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $125 to $300 an hour. Message Lisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lisa J. MacDonald help with?
Lisa J. MacDonald helps with overcoming procrastination on key business steps, bringing in more revenue and reaching more people, getting a clear plan for your specific clients and business and staying accountable for results.
Is Lisa J. MacDonald certified?
Lisa J. MacDonald lists: Master of Fine Arts, Antioch University; Master of English, Arizona State University.
Has Lisa MacDonald written books for business owners?
Yes. She has written 30 books, including Step It Up or Get Out of the Way, which covers tools and systems for growing a business.
Does Lisa MacDonald offer group programs as well as private coaching?
Yes. She offers programs such as Hidden Female Power, Purpose Driven Business and Just Finish Your Damn Project, along with one-on-one coaching.
How do I contact Lisa J. MacDonald?
Send Lisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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