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Dr. Jannell MacAulay is a combat veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, as a pilot, commander, special operations consultant, international diplomat, and professionalism instructor. With her innovative leadership style, she was the first leader to introduce mindfulness as a proactive performance strategy within the United States military.

Throughout her career, she gained experience leading and building teams, designing & implementing complex organizational change, and creating innovative solutions to optimize the human weapon system when operating in rugged and high-stress environments. With over 3000 flying hours in the C-21, C-130, & KC-10, and extensive education in performance and wellness, she specializes in high-performance under stress with a holistic approach.

She currently serves as a Leadership and Human Performance consultant for the Department of Defense, government sector, and corporate America. She is the co-founder of Warrior’s Edge, a high-performance mindset training program she developed with Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and high-performance sports psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais.

Dr.  Jannell MacAulay is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, has a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. with work in the field of strategic health & human performance. She is a certified wellness educator, yoga instructor, and holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition.

Dr. MacAulay is a TEDx speaker, military spouse, and mother of two, who is on a mission to help individuals excel in high-stress and rugged environments by showing them how to lean into each moment to find their best selves.

 

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"Jannell is the leading expert in mindfulness and wellness in the context of military training and operations. Get her in front of your team as soon as you can!"
– COLONEL | Colonel, Air Force Wing Commander
"Jannell was the best speaker we’ve ever had - authentic, inspiring, and compelling!"
– LEE FISHER | Dean of Cleveland-Marshall School of Law
"Take the time to not just hear Dr. MacAulay’s message, but actually, allow yourself to prescribe to the notion that you control your success in your personal and professional growth."
– JAMES SCHRAM | Sr. Vice President, Business Development, Atlanta Motor Speedway
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