Donna McGrath's guest appearances

Donna McGrath

The Ethics Experts

You’ve Been Served: The Companion Podcast to your Law Career

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Donna is the UK &amp; Ireland's Lead coach &amp; mentor for In-House Lawyers.  Born in Northern Ireland Donna moved to England in 2003 to qualify as a specialist construction &amp; engineering solicitor (now former solicitor). Working across major FTSE companies Donna has a range of experience in not alone legal strategy, but also in transformation, improvement, process &amp; people strategy.She qualified as a coach &amp; mentor with IAPC&amp;M &amp; now specialises in transforming In-House Lawyers &amp; Teams to increase their impact.Donna has founded the ILLP the In-House Lawyers' Leadership Programme in 2020 to coach &amp; mentor  In Housee Lawyers to increase their core Leadership Qualities. Donna says it gives you the underlying skills to manifest these 'adjectives' that we hear others describe Leaders such as Empathy, Influence.Donna also has worked with Global In-House Legal Teams to transform the Teams' position within the companires they work in - on a consultancy basis.Her mission is to provide others with skills to transform stress, worry &amp; frustration with possibilities &amp; opportunity.Her philosophy is:Leadership does not mean those at the top of the hierarchy, as Leaders are everywhere.True Leadership starts with taking Leadership within ourselves.

Donna is the UK &amp; Ireland's Lead coach &amp; mentor for In-House Lawyers.  Born in Northern Ireland Donna moved to England in 2003 to qualify as a specialist construction &amp; engineering solicitor (now former solicitor). Working across major FTSE companies Donna has a range of experience in not alone legal strategy, but also in transformation, improvement, process &amp; people strategy.She qualified as a coach &amp; mentor with IAPC&amp;M &amp; now specialises in transforming In-House Lawyers &amp; Teams to increase their impact.Donna has founded the ILLP the In-House Lawyers' Leadership Programme in 2020 to coach &amp; mentor  In Housee Lawyers to increase their core Leadership Qualities. Donna says it gives you the underlying skills to manifest these 'adjectives' that we hear others describe Leaders such as Empathy, Influence.Donna also has worked with Global In-House Legal Teams to transform the Teams' position within the companires they work in - on a consultancy basis.Her mission is to provide others with skills to transform stress, worry &amp; frustration with possibilities &amp; opportunity.Her philosophy is:Leadership does not mean those at the top of the hierarchy, as Leaders are everywhere.True Leadership starts with taking Leadership within ourselves.

Episode 096 - Donna McGrath

Do I need a legal mentor?What does a legal mentor do?How do I go about finding one?When I first set out on my legal journey, I was adamant that I was going to do it all on my own. I didn't need to ask for help because doing so would be seen as a sign of weakness. Oh, how wrong was I!It became rapidly apparent to me that I wasn't going to get anywhere in the legal industry unless I surrounded myself with the right support network, including some fantastic mentors. Great mentoring provides you with such a competitive edge when progressing through your legal career be it completing your LLB, applying for training contracts or moving roles. A mentor has been there, done that and got the t-shirt. They can tell you how to avoid common pitfalls, how to get the most out of any scenario and ultimately how to reach your desired outcome. A mentor is an absolute must for any law student or graduate looking to progress in the legal industry.Not convinced? Well, listen on and let You've Been Served and Donna McGrath (The Lawyers' Coach) explain why everyone needs a mentor!Today's Co-HostIntroducing The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers, Donna Mcgrath. See Donna's profile below:Training Contract at Redrow Homes.Private Practice Experience as a Engineering and Constructions Solicitor at Eversheds.Extensive In House Experience at Organisations such as Severn Trent, Rolls-Royce and National Grid.Set up The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers in 2019.Connect with Donna on LinkedInCall Donna on 07414438077E-mail donna@thelawyerscoach.com Act now! Make a difference!The legal industry is a hard, long road if you choose to travel it alone, so what are you waiting for? Everyone needs a mentor, you included. There are plenty of opportunities out there so ask your family, friends, colleagues and ask whether they would spare you 30mins of there time to discuss their experiences with you. Alternatively, if there is no one in your network that can support then reach out on LinkedIn or contact Donna, details above.Special Thanks To:Ishaan Jolly who has provided the superb voiceover for the You've Been Served Intro/Outro. Check out his gig on Fiverr. 

<ul><li>Do I need a legal mentor?</li><li>What does a legal mentor do?</li><li>How do I go about finding one?</li></ul>When I first set out on my legal journey, I was adamant that I was going to do it all on my own. I didn't need to ask for help because doing so would be seen as a sign of weakness. Oh, how wrong was I! It became rapidly apparent to me that I wasn't going to get anywhere in the legal industry unless I surrounded myself with the right support network, including some fantastic mentors. Great mentoring provides you with such a competitive edge when progressing through your legal career be it completing your LLB, applying for training contracts or moving roles. A mentor has been there, done that and got the t-shirt. They can tell you how to avoid common pitfalls, how to get the most out of any scenario and ultimately how to reach your desired outcome. A mentor is an absolute must for any law student or graduate looking to progress in the legal industry. Not convinced? Well, listen on and let You've Been Served and Donna McGrath (The Lawyers' Coach) explain why everyone needs a mentor! Today's Co-Host Introducing The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers, Donna Mcgrath. See Donna's profile below:<ul><li>Training Contract at Redrow Homes.</li><li>Private Practice Experience as a Engineering and Constructions Solicitor at Eversheds.</li><li>Extensive In House Experience at Organisations such as Severn Trent, Rolls-Royce and National Grid.</li><li>Set up The Lawyers' Coach for In House Lawyers in 2019.</li></ul><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcgrath-lawyerscoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Donna on LinkedIn</a> Call Donna on 07414438077 E-mail donna@thelawyerscoach.com Act now! Make a difference! The legal industry is a hard, long road if you choose to travel it alone, so what are you waiting for? Everyone needs a mentor, you included. There are plenty of opportunities out there so ask your family, friends, colleagues and ask whether they would spare you 30mins of there time to discuss their experiences with you. Alternatively, if there is no one in your network that can support then reach out on LinkedIn or contact Donna, details above. Special Thanks To:<ul><li>Ishaan Jolly who has provided the superb voiceover for the You've Been Served Intro/Outro. <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/ishaanjollyvo/do-a-professional-british-voice-over-within-24-hours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out his gig on Fiverr. </a></li></ul>