Damien van Brunschot

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BA, LLB (Hons), LLM

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Damien is a leadership coach, accredited mediator, and former Managing Partner of the Australian offices of a global law firm. He is passionate about supporting emerging leaders to develop the leadership capability, resilience, and self-awareness required to become high performers — not just at work, but across all areas of their life.

Before transitioning into executive coaching, Damien was a Partner and co-founder of a boutique insurance and workplace law firm in Brisbane, Queensland. Over a decade, the firm grew from 5 to 60 people before merging with an international practice. Damien ultimately went on to become Managing Partner, leading within a global firm environment.

Throughout his leadership career, Damien has been driven by a commitment to building strong cultures, developing talent, and bringing out the best in individuals and teams.

Today, Damien works primarily with professionals who want to:

Build greater self-awareness
Strengthen confidence and executive presence
Lead with credibility and visibility
Navigate career transitions and first-time leadership roles
Develop resilience and manage stress sustainably and
Handle conflict constructively and strategically.

As an Accredited and Harvard trainer Mediator (AMDRAS, AMRAS), Damien integrates facilitation and conflict resolution skills into his executive coaching. This enables him to support his clients not only in personal development, but also in managing complex stakeholder relationships, workplace conflict, and client dynamics.

Damien brings a structured, evidence-based approach to his coaching engagements.

Qualifications

Accredited Mediator (AMDRAS, AMRAS)
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Master of Laws
Harvard Mediation Intensive
ICF accreditation (pending)