Mandi MacDonald is an RHR partner specializing in enhancing leadership capabilities at the executive and C-suite levels and in building effective, high-performing teams. She provides leadership-advisory support on topics ranging from organizational culture and succession planning to board effectiveness. She partners with clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, retail, medical technology, healthcare, and energy.
Mandi empowers leaders across the globe to leverage their strengths and opportunities for growth to drive maximum impact across their organizations. Facilitating coaching engagements, assessments, and leadership-development programs for both teams and individuals, Mandi consistently steers clients through the process of growth and development, thus enabling them to hit critical turning points in their careers and successfully fulfill their professional aspirations. Mandi is motivated by her ability to support and educate leaders and make a meaningful difference for their teams, organizations, and professional lives. Leveraging empathetic listening skills, open-mindedness, and positive assumptions, she is known for her ability to easily build strong rapport with clients and cultivate an environment of genuine trust and connection.
Prior to joining RHR, Mandi served as a senior consultant, where she honed her skills in succession, coaching, and assessment work. Mandi earned a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Saint Mary’s University in Nova Scotia and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors from Dalhousie University. In her free time, Mandi enjoys traveling and exploring with her family, getting outdoors, and staying active.
Focus Areas
- Executive assessment and coaching
- Executive team effectiveness
- CEO and top-talent succession
Education
- Saint Mary’s University, master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology
- Dalhousie University, bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors
Leadership philosophy
I enjoy supporting leaders who build high-performing cultures in which people thrive.
Passions
Traveling and exploring with family.