
Then:
You've built something valuable—but it still depends on you
You’re carrying more than you should
You don’t have the space to think strategically
You’re starting to question whether this pace is sustainable

Scaling a business and building resilience.
Over the past few months, Don has provided amazing insights into business growth strategies. Don helped me refocus my efforts related to creating scalable offerings to support organizational growth. One such crucial aspect was the streamlining of our client on-boarding process to lower the engagement barrier created by sensitive digital forensic investigations and eDiscovery projects. On a personal health note, Don has been able to show the importance of mental/physical health as a business owner. Through his coaching I am beginning to incorporate a holistic approach to increase my stamina and resilience.
Drew Meyers
Founder, CEO - Creative Agency
The Fast Track gave me the framework and space to step out of the constant firefighting—to stop reacting to every emergency—and actually gain clarity on where to focus my limited time and energy as a business owner. It helped me feel more in control, even in an environment where control is hard to come by.

Game-changing innovation and leadership.
I worked with Don Mclaughlin for almost 10 years at Falcon Discovery, a legal services firm that Don founded and led until its sale in 2014. During this time I watched him literally transform the legal e-Discovery landscape, setting a precedent that most legal services companies are still trying to mimic. I learned a great deal on how to run a company. Don was always encouraging, helpful, and available if I needed any help whatsoever. I can say definitely that Don was key to my career development and I would not be where I am today without his leadership.
Joe Catania
Founder, CEO - Surety Bonding
“I was just scattered. Everything was going great, but my life was changing… and it just felt off.
What changed for me was clarity. Getting clear on my life first—where I want to be and how I want to live—while still growing the business.
Now everything feels more seamless. I have more energy, I’m thinking more clearly, and I’m leading differently.”
Joe Catania
Founder, CEO - Surety Bonding
When you don’t have energy, you don’t have clear thoughts... I was just scattered. But now, I literally walk 45 minutes around the neighborhood, just listening to music, enjoying the day, clearing my mind. That is just key. And it’s easier now—I get more done by making certain decisions quickly. Why didn’t I do that before?

From navigating a crossroads to achieving a successful exit.
I've worked with Don for years. He has a unique way of providing guidance and perspective that I found extremely helpful as I navigated both professional and personal challenges during that time period. I was at a crossroads with my business and he inspired and guided me to double down, build out the team and ultimately helped me navigate the sale of the business with a great exit. I found Don's thoughtful approach not only benefitted me at the time by driving more personal clarity, but gave me a framework I still tap into every day.
Esther Becker
Owner, Becker Garland Actuarial Consulting
I really couldn’t see how I would achieve the growth I wanted to achieve being as hands-on as I was. I felt like I had to be involved in every single thing—and I was stuck. Even from the very first conversation, my thinking started to shift. I began to realize there were entirely different ways to structure the business. Since then, I’ve been ‘radically delegating’—letting go of things I used to feel I had to control—and it’s working. On a personal level, I feel more clear, energized, and resilient. My mornings are completely different, and that alone has changed how I show up every day. Now, I can actually see how this business scales—and how it can work without everything depending on me.

A personal and professional transition and transformation.
Don was a coach and mentor to me during a time of profound transition. He drew upon a deep well of personal experience and wondrous truths that helped to guide me in highly impactful ways as I navigated significant personal and professional changes in my life. He is a truly inspirational and actionable coach and I would highly recommend Don to anyone in my network that is looking to make positive and lasting change.

Next level performance
I highly recommend Don for organizations and leaders seeking to move to the next level of performance.
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