Empathetic and Results-Driven Coach
Empowering You to Reach Your Full Potential
Hi, Iām Donna!
Have you ever faced a setback that felt insurmountable, leaving you questioning how to move forward? Thatās where I come in. Let me show you how I set the scene for success by turning my setbacks into stepping stones to remarkable comebacks.
As a professional keynote speaker, I show audiences how to command the stage of their lives, break free from self-defeating beliefs and mindsets, and empower them to harness their superpower of resilience.
Hailing from Jamaica, West Indies, my journey took me from humble beginnings, as in no indoor plumbing or electricity, to the prestigious boardrooms of Wall Street. With three decades of experience in Human Resources Management, I have gained invaluable insights into the intricacies and challenges individuals face in their personal and professional journeys.
In addition to my extensive HR background, I am the author of the award-winning memoir, These Broken Roads: Scammed and Vindicated, One Womanās Story, which explores the intersection of childhood trauma and adult choices.
I am an ICF-Certified Midlife Empowerment Coach and the CEO of Donna Marie Hayes Coaching, where I use my robust expertise and skills to empower individuals to unlock their full potential.
As a professional actor and singer, my unique blend of speaking and performing allows me to weave creativity into every narrative, engaging my audiences in a way that is both captivating and transformative.
credentials
ICF Certified Coach ā ACC (Associate Certified Coach)
Award-Winning Author
MIC DROP Academy Graduate ā An Elite Speaking Program
Hunter College ā Bachelor of Arts ā Mass Communications and Theatre
Former Managing Director and Deputy Head of Human Resources
Columbia Business School Executive Education
Driving Strategic Impact
Leading Strategic Growth and Change
International Banking, Advanced Management Program ā Executive Development
SAG Actress and Cabaret Singer
areas of expertise
RECLAIMING POWER AFTER VICTIMIZATION
Romance Scams
Financial Fraud
Bullying
Abuse
MINDSET SHIFTING/EMPOWERMENT
Self-Limiting Beliefs
Resilience
Self-Doubt
Negative Thought Patterns
Confidence & Self-Esteem Building
press
articles
talk radio
The Kathryn Zox Show
KFAI Radio - Write On!
My offerings.
Take the first step toward a vibrant and empowered midlife, or as I call it, your second act. Here are the different ways in which we can partner.
life coaching
With a focus on empowerment for women over 50.
public speaking
For conferences, events, podcasts, book signings, or more.
book readings
Experience my award-winning memoir, These Broken Roads, Scammed and Vindicated, One Womanās Story.
"Donna brings an intimate intensity to her coaching, which helped me connect with her immediately. She gave me the space to share the full range of my feelings, heard me out without judgment, and let me discover my next steps, all while inviting my own insights to emerge through her caring questions, observations, and compassionate silence. In the sphere of safety and trust that she creates, I can meet myself without shame or critique, and from that place, dare to try things I've been telling myself for years that I couldn't do." ā Cat