I help talented lawyers identify and leverage their unique strengths, reconnect with their purpose and achieve personal and professional success.

I also help innovative and forward-thinking law firms and leadership attract, engage and retain top legal talent.

I’m a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through the Co-Active Training Institute, an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and have advanced training in mental fitness coaching through Positive Intelligence (www.positiveintelligence.com).

Prior to becoming a coach, I spent over 11 years working as an employment lawyer and consultant at one of the largest corporate law firms in Africa.

I am an accredited mediator, corporate facilitator, and trainer and have worked in legal innovation, knowledge management and design thinking/human centered design.

I love blending my experience in professional services, coaching, creative problem solving and innovation, to partner with clients to make meaningful shifts.

I’m passionate about bringing humanity (empathy, creativity and connection) into the practice of law.

In 2018, I moved to the US from South Africa. Now a resident of California, when I’m not coaching, I spend my time with my family (husband and two boys) and friends – traveling and exploring.

I am also a painter (watercolor and oils - IG @brigittemacdonaldart), a visual art enthusiast and a world adventurer.

To learn more about 1 on 1 coaching for lawyers or programs for law firms / in house legal teams, book a coaching strategy call.