President of DJ Consulting Services, Inc. | Life Transitions Coach | Speaker | Advocate for Intentional Growth
When life shifts—when the kids are grown, the job no longer fits, or your spirit quietly asks, “What now?”—Donna Johnson-Klonsky is the trusted voice who helps women discover what’s next.
As the President of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., Donna has spent nearly 30 years guiding women through life’s most pivotal transitions—from career changes to personal reinvention. Her coaching blends faith, psychology, and lived wisdom, offering the “twos” women need to rise: tools and truths that support transformation.
💡 “My strength is helping women move from ‘What now?’ to ‘What’s next?’”
Purpose Born from a “No”
Donna’s path to entrepreneurship didn’t start with a grand plan—it started with a rejection.
💬 “Thirty years ago, I asked for more at work and was told ‘no’—not because I wasn’t qualified, but because the climate wasn’t ready. I was crushed. But one person saw my value. That encouragement planted a seed, and that seed became my business.”
That moment of dismissal became a redirection from purpose—a reminder that sometimes, rejection is the doorway to your next chapter.
The Work That Heals and Builds
Donna’s coaching isn’t about quick fixes or cookie-cutter plans. It’s about soulful strategy, patience, and radical self-trust.
“The most challenging part of my work,” she says, “is resisting the pressure of quick-fix culture. Real transformation—like bread rising—can’t be rushed.”
But when the shift happens? The reward is powerful.
💖 “I’ve watched women who once doubted themselves become confident, whole, and free—to launch purpose-driven businesses, reconnect at home, and lead with heart.”
Her Advice to Women: Listen Inward
We’re taught to trust our heads. But Donna urges women to listen inward.
🧭 “Stop stuffing down what your body is trying to tell you. Faith, feelings—even frustration—are cues. They don’t just lead to success, they guide you to alignment, peace, and power.”
She believes that true leadership is built not from pressure, but from purpose.
Building from Passion, Not Pressure
As she nears her 30th year in business, Donna is embracing a new chapter—one that’s joy-first.
🎯 Her future goals?
✅ Keep coaching, speaking, and teaching—but only what lights her up
✅ Let go of “shoulds” and say yes to what brings meaning
✅ Help more women rise with clarity, courage, and grace
“I wish I had known sooner that you can build from passion, not just pressure,” she says.
The Power of IAW: Sisterhood That Inspires
To Donna, the International Association of Women is more than a network—it’s a collective force for good.
💬 “IAW symbolizes what’s possible when women come together with purpose. It’s sisterhood. It’s wisdom without competition. It’s the powerful belief that when one rises, we all rise.”
She encourages new members to show up with curiosity and generosity, and not just collect contacts, but build community.
Connect with Donna Johnson-Klonsky
If you’re standing at a crossroads and ready for your next chapter, Donna is the guide who walks beside you with wisdom, warmth, and vision.
🌐 Website: djconsultingservices.com
📍 Facebook: @DJConsultingServicesInc
📍 Instagram: @donna4change
📍 LinkedIn: Donna Johnson-Klonsky
📍 IAW Profile: Inner Circle
