Global Life Leadership LLC (GLL) is a personal development coaching and training company founded in September 2019 by Donald Ray Ward. As a former C Suite Executive, he utilizes integrated solutions-focused life strategies to help individuals focus on what’s important in their lives and manage distractions derailing them from achieving success.
We are committed to delivering the best quality service to our clients while upholding our core values. We believe in helping our clients to reach their fullest potential and providing them with the tools to achieve their goals.
My path to becoming a personal development coach began in the realms of public health, addiction, mental health, and behavioral health, where I dedicated myself to helping individuals grappling with drug, alcohol, and other substance dependencies. Having personally battled addiction to crack and cocaine, I transitioned into an HIV health educator role in the early 1990s, followed by positions as a substance abuse counselor and a case manager for the mentally ill chemical abuser (MICA).
In 1993, I joined the Department of Health (DOH), where I held various roles, including director and project officer, managing HIV prevention intervention programs, staff, and program development initiatives. In 2010, I left DOH to assume the position of Chief Program Officer with the Long Island Association for AIDS Care (LIAAC), overseeing federal, state, and local grant-funded programs and staff development.
In 2020, I obtained employment with Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, as a primary counselor, helping men a women struggling with the behavior and mental effects of addiction transform their lives. However, it was not until my beloved wife was diagnosed with bipolar disorder that I fully understood the profound impact of mental health on our lives. I became a pillar of strength while confronting anxiety, depression, self-doubt, anger, fear, and other negative, irrational thoughts that weighed me down. Through introspection and personal growth, I appeared as a more resilient, compassionate individual and a staunch advocate for mental health and well-being. With over 30 years of experience implementing evidence-based behavioral change strategies, in addition, I have earned various degrees, credentials, certifications and continue to keep a growth mindset.
In 2019, I embarked on a new journey by founding a personal development coaching company. My core values encompass Professionalism, Confidentiality, Diversity, Learning, Change, Respect, Quality, and Time, and I embrace a Non-judgmental approach to coaching. As your coach, I will stand by your side, offering support and guidance while holding you accountable in attainment of your goals. With my wealth of experience and ability, I am committed to helping you transform your life and become the best version of yourself.
To provide premier personal development coaching that transforms negative thinking, beliefs, and habits into personal growth.
Empowering individuals to achieve better performance, happiness, health, and fulfillment through evidence-based coaching.
helping you to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential.
Our Coaching Programs will help you understand the negative impact of procrastination, avoidance, panic, and worry and build the skills to conquer them. We work with you to reduce distorted thought processes and core beliefs, allowing you to thrive at work and at home.
Serving clients across Albany, Long Island, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Troy, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Watervliet, Cohoes, Menands, Colonie, Loudonville, Delmar, Glenmont, Guilderland, Altamont, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Wynantskill, Averill Park, West Sand Lake, Castleton-on-Hudson, Valatie, Kinderhook and the surrounding areas.
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