"Your presentation hit the mark. You helped us once again feel a sense of passion about the Bureau's main mission. It was highly motivating and we thoroughly enjoyed the humor as you gave us pats on the back - some of those pats were higher up, some were lower down, both needed to reach our goals."
Paul Fredericks
United States Department of the Interior
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Bio
Mac's Biography
Acting in "Apocoplypse Now" with Martin Sheen (Charlie on location to visit Dad)
Some of the most respected organizations have relied on Mac to stimulate and enlighten their employees. As a nationally recognized motivational counselor, author, and top-performing operations and sales manager, Mac’s extensive experience helps him relate to your audience, and they to him. He enlivens his seminars with stimulating multi-media and experiential techniques. A former Director of Personnel and Training for a large Seattle-based corporation, Mac’s professional background lets him cultivate the curriculum he teaches. His work as an employee development trainer and consultant began over thirty-five years ago. He has delivered more than 3000 seminars to date. (See References)
His education includes a combination of academic and practical success. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology and performed graduate work in international relations on scholarship at Oxford. His managerial experience on the Alaska Pipeline complements his diverse professional accomplishments.
On the set of "Apocoplypse Now" with Robert Duval.
Mac Macdonald is also a film and television personality. He has appeared in “American Graffiti”, “Apocalypse Now”, “Murder She Wrote”, and many television commercials. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), American Federation of TV and Radio Actors (AFTRA), the Master Builder’s Association, several charities such as Childhaven, the Jubilee Women’s Center, and non-profits such as the American Heart Association, the Seattle and West Seattle Chambers of Commerce and the World Affairs Council. His book, "Lighting Your Own Fuse - A Glossary of Mission, Vision, and Passion" is not to be missed.
Mac is a community leader and organizer. His home is a frequent gathering place for charitable events and international visitor functions. The holidays always find him playing Santa Claus for many worthwhile causes (See Santa under Topics). He also volunteers his counseling services to domestic violence abusers. (See also "Why We Pay Rent" under Topics.)