Worried your FAMILY business won’t survive another generation?

I save families and their businesses from being destroyed by unsuccessful successions, poor leadership, and conflict.

There are plenty of consultants out there—but not many can see behind the curtain.

When you hire me to save your legacy, you get an expert that understands why your family interacts and communicates the way you do and how that impacts the growth (or death) of your business. I know how and why you make the decisions that you do and what causes you to make bad decisions, communicate unsuccessful, and damage the very relationships that are needed to keep the business moving forward. You can have the best strategic plan, but if you can’t work together to implement it, it’s worthless. Without addressing the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships sabotaging your results, there’s no tactic or strategy that can save you. Save your business, save your family, when you work with me.

Beautiful woman in royal blue dress sitting with harms crossed over her knees.

What I offer:

Customized Evidenced-Based Individual Coaching

Team Coaching & Facilitation of Team and Family Meetings

  • “Dr. Donna has consistently impressed me with her keen ability to observe and understand people, to treat them with warmth, and to intervene effectively to help them live and work in a more satisfying way.”

    — Dr. Robert Biswas-Deiner, Author and Positive Psychology Leader

  • "It is not all the time that you get a coach that really speaks directly to what you are going through. Dr. Donna Marino is a great listener. She was able to uncover what my business really needed."

    — Jessa V.; Entrepreneur & CEO

  • "Dr. Donna delivers a rare blend of holistic coaching with her clinical education and experience. She offers insightful feedback on potential career speed bumps and how to proactively navigate them."

    — Marc L.; Executive Director

  • "I came to Dr. Donna in crisis and left prepared to start over. On our last day, she gave me a single sheet of paper that recapped our time together. It’s the most valuable page I own."

    — Matt, Naperville, Illinois

  • "Dr. Donna’s ability to hold her clients accountable is a true strength. She will question, discern and strategize in support of her clients’ goals to provide clarity, comfort and great outcomes."

    — Kurt N.; President, CEO

  • "I highly recommend Dr. Donna to guide you to your best potential in leadership and business growth. Her breadth of knowledge, experience, and positive energy are supportive and focused on my growth."

    — Kris V.; President, Owner

  • "I saw palpable results in the first few weeks and plan to continue to work with her in the future. I truly feel like Dr. Donna has helped me become a better leader, father, and significant other."

    — Rafer W.; Entrepreneur, President

Dr. Donna has been featured in these national publications and organizations.

  • Fast Company Innovation Festival

  • Keson

  • Barkertilly

  • Semler Industries

  • L&M Corrugated Containers Corporation

  • Ardent Mills

  • TEDx

  • Morton

  • Lifestyles

  • McDonalds

  • fei

  • Women Health & Wealth

  • Toastmasters International

  • Thrive Global

  • Rotary International

  • NOW leadership

  • Wholebeing Institute

  • Love Your Story

  • Fierce Females

  • Engaging Speakers