Meet Our Founder: John Maloney

John Maloney, Founder and President of our organization, is a proven leader with a distinguished career guiding large organizations through transformative change.

With 24 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard, John held key leadership roles, including Commanding Officer of two Coast Guard Cutters and Human Resource Director for over 1,000 personnel across Alaska. After retiring from the Coast Guard, he continued his leadership journey as the Administrative Officer for the FBI’s Washington, D.C. Field Office—the agency’s second-largest Field Office—overseeing critical administrative and operational support functions.

Throughout his 50+ year career, John has held diverse leadership and operational roles, including Office Administrator for a top-tier global law firm and Director of Organizational Development at a leading global immigration law firm. His experiences have reinforced his belief in strong leadership that empowers employees to excel in their roles. 

John’s passion for leadership development led him to pursue a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, where he discovered the power of the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Over the past eight years, he has dedicated himself to coaching individuals and organizations, helping them harness their strengths to drive performance and job satisfaction.

John holds an M.A. in Organizational Leadership (with an emphasis on Organizational Development) and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, his top five CliftonStrengths are: Communication, Significance, Woo, Restorative, and Developer.

Empowering Organizations Through Strengths-Based Leadership

John is committed to helping teams and individuals unlock their full potential. Whether through leadership coaching, organizational development, or strategic transformation, his expertise fosters success at every level.

Want to learn more or work with John? Get in touch today at jmaloney@calledbydesign.com