About Maisha McClain
WE BELIEVE THAT STRONG LEADERS CREATE STRONG ORGANIZATIONS.
Our CEO and Founder
Maisha McClain is a visionary Human Capital Executive and Leadership Coach with over 15 years of experience driving HR transformation, organizational strategy, and executive leadership development.
She is recognized for her ability to align people, processes, and performance to accelerate business success and create high-impact workforce solutions. Passionate about leadership excellence, she is a certified executive coach who partners with leaders to unlock their potential and cultivate high-performing teams.
A thought leader in executive coaching, workforce strategy, and change leadership, Maisha is dedicated to empowering organizations and leaders to navigate transformation with confidence and clarity.
Maisha holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration from Georgia State University, a M.A. in Public Policy from Georgetown University and a ICF Leadership Coaching Certification from George Mason University.
Expertise & Leadership Impact:
HR Strategy & Transformation:Â Spearheaded large-scale workforce restructuring initiatives to optimize talent and align HR strategy with organizational goals.- Executive Leadership & Coaching:Â Designed and led leadership development programs that strengthened executive capabilities and succession planning.
- Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness:Â Championed enterprise-wide initiatives that improved workforce efficiency and business performance.
- Talent Acquisition Strategy:Â Led recruitment and hiring surges, filling 350+ mission-critical roles in a single year while driving diversity and inclusion efforts.
- HR Operations & Business Process Optimization:Â Managed a $300M+ human capital budget, implementing efficiencies that improved service delivery and employee experience.
- Fractional HR Leadership:Â Served as a strategic HR partner to organizations in transition, providing executive-level support to bridge leadership gaps, scale HR capabilities, and align people operations with business priorities.
Certifications
Leadership Coaching for Organizational Wellbeing Certification (George Mason University)- Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
- Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Certification (Kirkpatrick Partners, LLC)
- Certified Knowledge Manager (KM Institute (KMI))
- Integrated Talent Management Certification (Association for Talent Development (ATD))
- DiSC Certified (Resources Unlimited)
- Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Certified Professional (Center for Applications of Psychological Type, Inc.)
- Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate (Georgetown University)
- HR – Leadership Development Certificate (Georgetown University)
Our Team
The leadership team brings decades of experience in human resources, training, organizational development, and leadership coaching. We are passionate about helping leaders and organizations thrive by aligning strategy with purpose and fostering a culture of well-being, growth, and resilience.
Our Mission
We help organizations thrive by developing courageous, people-centered leaders and cultivating workplace cultures that value purpose, resilience, and well-being. We empower individuals and teams through strategic coaching, leadership training, fractional HR support and customized solutions that drive sustainable growth and human-centered success.
Our Vision
We envision a future where organizations prioritize well-being as a strategic advantage, and every leader is equipped to inspire, align, and lead with impact. Through our work, we aim to redefine leadership as a force for transformation creating healthier workplaces, stronger teams, and empowered communities across the globe.
We partner with forward-thinking businesses to develop resilient leadership, improve organizational effectiveness, and embed well-being into the workplace culture.
Our signature ALIGN Framework—Align. Empower. Thrive.Â
guides leaders and teams through intentional growth, helping organizations navigate change with clarity, foster high-performing teams, and cultivate environments where people and purpose thrive.
With over 15 years of executive-level experience in human capital strategy, leadership development, and change management, we offer a powerful blend of coaching, training, and organizational consulting. From executive coaching and custom leadership programs to cultural transformation and team effectiveness initiatives, we deliver solutions that are strategic, people-centered, and results-driven.
Whether you're preparing your leaders for what's next or building a more engaged, resilient workforce, we're here to support your next level of growth.
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