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Michael McDonald

Michael’s coaching practice focuses on women in the legal, business, financial services, sport and charitable sectors.  Michael offers his clients the benefit of over 25 years of experience practicing as a leading corporate lawyer, including various senior internal and external roles.   Michael has had a meditation and yoga practice for a number of years and brings a calm and mindful approach to his coaching practice.

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Client Centered

The client sets the agenda and is at the heart of the coaching relationship. The coach enables the best version of the client to blossom.

Humanistic

Everyone can grow and achieve their potential. Michael coaches the whole person.

trusted

The best coaching relationships are based on trust and rapport. Michael provides a safe environment to discuss challenging topics confidentially.

Non-directive

Through effective listening and asking great questions, the client will develop the awareness and commitment to achieve the most challenging goals

Testimonials

“Michael’s guidance and expertise over the past year has been invaluable. Ultimately what Michael has helped me realise is that there is no time like the present and however awkward and uncomfortable certain conversations can be, I must tackle them head on."
Private banker at major bank
“Our sessions gave me the space to reflect on my current career trajectory and, through constructive challenge to some of my long-held assumptions, to hone in on my long-term ambitions, both in and outside of my career. I now feel much more in control of my own destiny."
Senior associate at major law firm
"Michael asks the right questions prompting further thinking about my behaviours and actions. I gained a lot from our sessions not only professionally but also personally and now feel much more comfortable in my ability to respond to challenging situations and balance work and life priorities.”
Director at major investment bank
"Michael has a great ability to get to the crux of the matter, and help you get there, in a manner that is true to yourself and feels very natural and logical. Michael’s approach helped me take ownership of the solutions, with far better results."
Recently promoted partner at a major law firm
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