Bernice M. Donaldson, MS, CPC, CGRS

Bernice M. Donaldson is a management consultant, facilitator, certified professional coach, certified grief recovery specialist, and training professional with a career spanning over 30 years. As a trainer and marketing executive with IBM, Bernice managed sales strategies and implemented marketing and training programs. As president and founder of Donaldson Management Group, LLC, Bernice develops and customizes DMG’s wide range of training and coaching programs. She specializes in business consulting, executive coaching, team coaching, and the development and facilitation of team building, leadership, and communication training programs.

For the past 27 years, DMG has been involved in providing extensive consulting, facilitation, and coaching services to senior executives and staff professionals, in private industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations both nationally and internationally. DMG has trained and coached CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Sales Executives, and their teams. Known for her extensive managerial experience, insightful people skills, and warm, dynamic, presentation style, Bernice is often sought after both nationally and internationally as a keynote speaker, workshop and retreat facilitator, and executive coach.

DMG’s clients include organizations in the private sector such as IBM, CertainTeed, Equifax, AT&T, Solutions II, and Roxor International. Our Federal, State and Local Government clients include The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Transportation, the General Services Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Treasury Department just to name a few.

Education and Certifications

Academic Credentials:
B.S. Special Education – University of Maryland.
M.S. Mental Health Counseling – Johns Hopkins University.
CPC (Certified Professional Coach) – College of Executive Coaching CGRS (Certified Grief Recovery Specialist)
-Grief Recovery Institute DEIS (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist) – AIHR Academy

Certified Facilitator, Distributor, and Administrator of:
CPI 260 ™
DiSC ®
EQ-I 2.0®
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
TTI Success Insights ® Products
EQ 360
MBTI® Step II ™
HRDQ Products Strong Interest Inventory ®
DDI Products

Personal Interests

Bernice enjoys participating in fundraising activities for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the Atlanta Humane Society. As a health and physical fitness enthusiast, she has a passion for running and race walking. Bernice combines her love of both by running in various races to raise funds for the causes she supports.