The Human Edge Executive Coaching

Are you a leader who doesn't want AI to dictate your worth?

Do you strive to enhance your emotional intelligence, a skill that technology can never replace?

Create the journey to redefine your value as a leader!

Let me share a little-known truth with you:

In today's age of AI, are your technical skills becoming less important than ever before? It's true! As AI takes over tasks like analysis and information synthesis, what sets you apart are the things that AI can't do.

Being able to sense when something isn't quite right, building trust that inspires others to follow you, and having those crucial conversations that bring out the best in your team members - that's where emotional intelligence comes in. And let me tell you, in the era of AI, it's not just a "soft skill" - it's what gives you the competitive edge.

I specialize in working with leaders who are ready to boost their emotional intelligence and gain that edge. Let's develop it together - intentionally, strategically, and quickly. Let's make you unstoppable in the AI age!

Portrait of a confident leader
Portrait of Dr. MJ (Mary Jean Vignone)

Dr. MJ (Mary Jean Vignone)

Dr. MJ Vignone is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host who helps leaders thrive at the intersection of emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence. As founder of HeartWired Leadership and host of the HeartWired podcast, she empowers leaders to lead with empathy, authenticity, and emotional agility in our technology-driven world.

With more than 20 years of leadership and organizational development experience, Dr. MJ blends evidence-based coaching with real-world insight to help leaders connect deeply, perform consistently, and inspire authentically. She holds a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems, an MBA, and is an ICF-accredited coach (ACC) certified in EQ-i 2.0, DISC, and MBTI.

Her guiding philosophy: emotional intelligence is the human advantage in an AI-powered world.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"Dr. MJ has helped me guide my career, grow my skill set, and build more confidence in my own abilities. With her help, I feel more confident in my work, as evidenced by my projects’ results."

- Jacqueline P., Vice President, Aerospace

"MaryJean's deep understanding of the drivers of human behavior, the stresses of constant, accelerated change, and the challenges to attention spans in the modern workplace make her an amazing coach."

- Charles D., Sr. Vice President, Banking

"Mary Jean has contributed to both my personal and professional growth in so many ways. She is a gentle coach who meets me where I am and is able to pull the string and unravel the root of the problem at hand."

- Anna G. Nonprofit Executive

"Mary Jean's phenomenal organizational acumen has guided our agency to identify what is needed to be an exceptional & productive agency. As a result, we are able to help more families obtain affordable, safe & decent housing."

- Elenore Vaughn, MBA Executive Director

Housing Authority for the city of Santa Paula

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