Scaling Strategies is proud to announce that John Connolly has joined the company as a Project Management Coach. With deep experience in operational leadership, organizational development, and scalable systems design, John brings a rare blend of strategic insight and practical execution to the teams we serve.
In this role, John will design and deliver training programs that build internal project management capacity across sectors including government contracting, nonprofit, education, and mission-driven businesses. He will also work directly with clients to coach project teams and leaders on project scoping, prioritization, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
“John has a gift for helping teams cut through complexity and move with clarity,” said Carrie-Ann Barrow, Founder of Scaling Strategies. “He builds systems that are grounded in reality and tailored to the people doing the work. We’re thrilled to bring his expertise to our clients.”
John’s approach draws from years of experience as a business partner and operations strategist supporting teams through high-growth phases. He is particularly focused on helping organizations build processes that support scale without sacrificing quality or culture. His work will support Scaling Strategies’ mission to help purpose-driven organizations scale with intention, integrity, and impact.
John’s credentials include:
Certified DiSC Practitioner
Enneagram Certified Coach
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner (PMI-ATP) Instructor
Master’s in Library and Information Studies
PhD Candidate in Organizational Leadership
Author, The Unready Project Manager
Author and Editor, Executing Excellence: Actionable Insights from 10 Savvy Project Managers
