Jacinta McDonell
Jacinta McDonell is a catalyst for personal growth and a guide for those seeking to live a more authentic, purpose-driven life. Jacinta launched the US franchise, Anytime Fitness, into the Australian market in 2008, growing it to become Australia's number one health club chain before exiting in 2017.

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Testimonials for Jacinta McDonell
Authentically raw, spellbindingly persuasive and powerfully committed to business for good. Jacinta is true entrepreneur, a wonderful speaker, and a rare gem of a human..
Glen Carlson Co-Founder Dent Global
Jacinta was a keynote speaker at Fearless in 2016, she was brilliant and the audience loved her. She has this beautiful relaxed yet focused energy which makes her very engaging on stage. Her content is drawn from walking the path to success and her context is her desire for the audience to hear the whole story, all the insights, not just the superficial stuff. Working with her leading up to the event was seamless and easy and her connection with the audience after the event was pretty much the same. A great person to know, a fabulous person to work with.
Suzy Jacobs Co-Founder FINESQUE
What comes from the heart lands on the heart so when Jacinta McDonell steps on stage, people listen. A purpose driven entrepreneur with an impressive track record, her extraordinary passion to elevate human kind and embolden others to do the same sets her apart from the pack.
Margie Warrell CEO, Global Courage, Bestselling Author & International Speaker
“Jacinta's calm and engaging delivery style, along with candid sharing of her personal journey really connected with our audience. Her insights on fostering wellness and global progress were truly eye-opening. Jacinta is leading the way in creating spaces for transformation which lead to positive change.”
FORBES AUSTRALIA
“Jacinta has walked the path to success and she shares all of her insights.”
“Jacinta has this beautiful, relaxed-yet-focused energy which makes her very engaging on stage. She was brilliant and the audience loved her.”
Suzy Jacobs, Co-Founder Finesque
“Jacinta is a true entrepreneur, a wonderful speaker, and a rare gem of a human.”
“Authentically raw, spellbindingly persuasive and powerfully committed to business for good.”
Glen Carlson, Co-Founder, Dent Global
"Jacinta is hands down one of my favourite speakers!"
“We were lucky enough to have Jacinta speak at our event on unique leadership. Jacinta shares powerful stories and leadership lessons in such a raw and impactful way. Our attendees were raving about her high impact leadership session. Jacinta is a true inspiration who walks her talk and has a way to really connect with the audience. We can’t wait to have her back again!”
Abbie White, Founder SalesRedefined
Fee Range: $5001 to $10000
Jacinta McDonell's Biography
Jacinta McDonell is a catalyst for personal growth and a guide for those seeking to live a more authentic, purpose-driven life.
Jacinta launched the US franchise, Anytime Fitness, into the Australian market in 2008, growing it to become Australia's number one health club chain before exiting in 2017.
In the years since, Jacinta has turned her entrepreneurial passion towards supporting others, coaching fellow founders to grow and scale their businesses through A Founder’s Path, and launching her latest venture, Brave Spaces, to provide transformative programs and experiences to empower individuals to lead more purposeful and authentic lives.
From spending time in small rural villages in Malawi with The Hunger Project to Necker Island with Richard Branson and the Virgin Unite team, Jacinta draws on her rebellious spirit and courage to challenge societal expectations to help individuals cultivate self-awareness and clarity, break free from limiting constraints and embrace their unique paths.
Jacinta is also a dedicated mother of 3, proud advocate of yoga, a meditation teacher, and a national board member of The Hunger Project, an organisation that funds life changing projects in Africa, India and Bangladesh.
Speaking Topics Include
The Leaders’ Toolkit:
Learning the traits you need and how to develop your unique leadership style.
Cultivating self-awareness and clarity:
Understanding your purpose and navigating challenges in the face of adversity.
A Leader’s Mindset:
Staying aligned to your mission, evolving and learning to level-up as a leader.

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