In a world that demands visionary leadership, transformative change, and strategic action, few embody these qualities like H.E. Ambassador Dr. Michelle McLean – CDKA, CGPA, DMIN, CSLM, MCGI. As the Founder and CEO of Global Impact Solutions Corporation (Canada), Dr. McLean is a global icon in leadership development, nation-building, and transformative training, known for turning purpose into power, and strategy into sustainable impact.
💼 Leadership Trainer | Nation Builder | Global Change Agent
With a reputation as an Executive Strategic Leadership Trainer, award-winning author, and impact-driven mentor, Dr. Michelle McLean is committed to building ethical, inclusive, and results-oriented leaders. Her globally accredited training programs are redefining leadership by equipping emerging and senior leaders with practical tools for success in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment.
Her flagship training course, “4 Habits for Highly Effective Self-leadership: Lead Yourself with Purpose – A Mindset Challenge,” is globally accredited and recognized by the CPD Standards Office UK—a testament to her commitment to world-class excellence in leadership education.
🏆 Global Recognition and Award-Winning Impact
Dr. McLean is the 2025 Global Recognition Award Winner for Excellence in Leadership, acknowledged for her groundbreaking work in transforming educational systems and empowering government organizations across multiple nations.
Her strategic leadership development programs have reached:
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500 Government Workers
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32 Government Organizations
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Across 5 Countries: Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, Canada, the USA, and Germany
Featured in Business Insider and the Global Recognition Award platform, her story is one of vision, perseverance, and measurable transformation.
📘 Author. Educator. Influencer.
Dr. McLean is the award-winning author of:
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You Can Win
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Accelerate the Leader in Me
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She is a writer of Book “Accelerate Your Influence in Life and Leadership” (authored by Dr. Andrew Bawa)
These books serve as powerful blueprints, offering readers tangible strategies to unlock personal and professional excellence. Her ability to translate thought leadership into real-world training is what sets her apart in the crowded leadership development landscape.
🌎 Nation-Building Leadership Across the Caribbean and Beyond
Her latest 9-Month Nation-Building Leadership Development Program – TIME to Lead, aligns with UN SDG4: Quality Education and is already transforming leadership across five Caribbean nations. The program, under the theme “Arise and Lead”, addresses:
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Leadership education gaps
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Workforce readiness
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Public sector leadership
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Youth empowerment
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Value-based transformation
In partnership with Dr. Andrew Bawa’s NextGen Leadership Academy, this initiative runs from 2025 to 2030 and is poised to leave a lasting legacy across the Caribbean region.
👩🏫 Mentorship & Youth Empowerment: Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
As Executive Coordinator at the NextGen Leadership Academy, Dr. McLean has mentored and inspired over 100 student leaders in Jamaica under the transformative theme “I AM” – Influence, Association, and Mentorship. Her passion for empowering the next generation is evident in her mentorship, guidance, and training through flagship programs like:
Her collaborative leadership alongside Nicole Palmer-Hunter and other educators reflects a bold vision to “Raise a Generation That Makes a Difference.”
💡 A Legacy of Purpose-Driven Leadership
From local communities to international policy rooms, Dr. Michelle McLean is not just a trainer—she is a transformational force. Her life’s work revolves around creating a future where leadership is inclusive, ethical, strategic, and deeply impactful.
Her story serves as a blueprint for visionary leadership, where innovation meets integrity, and where results are measured not just by metrics—but by lives changed.