Career Specialist

CDANZ, CATENZ

Career Specialist, Teens & Young Adults, Early Career

Brigitte specialises in supporting teens and young adults(17–30 years old) who feel stuck, anxious or overwhelmed about their next career steps, helping them to build their early careers on purpose.

Brigitte brings a diverse working background, bringing real-world insights to her career practice - having worked in health care, community learning groups, fitness, schools and now self-employed. Her holistic approach to supporting individuals to live their fullest lives can be seen in the theme of her career being nourishing mind (hinengaro), body (tīnana), and spirit (wairua), plus her commitment to being a supportive Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner.

Brigitte Bagg

Brigitte’s Approach:

Brigitte offers online, personalised career development sessions that blend counselling, coaching, advising, guiding and teaching skills. Using a strengths-based, creative-explorer approach, her friendly, caring and fun nature helps build clarity, confidence, and motivation in individuals; empowering them to make career decisions aligned with their unique needs, strengths and goals.

Whether helping students figure out what’s next after school or uni or helping young adults who have been in work for a while transition to something else, Brigitte believes that creating early careers on purpose lays a strong foundation for future work and life.

Qualifications:

Brigitte holds a Diploma in Career Development (NMIT, Nelson) and a Bachelor's in Nursing (overseas). She is also certified in:

  • Licensed Practitioner of CareerIntelligence, CareerSmart, and CareerPlanet - Auckland

  • Life and Counselling Skills – Living Wisdom, Auckland

  • Toolbox Parenting Courses Facilitator – Parenting Place, Auckland

  • Counsellor Training (Intermediate) – Human Development & Training, Auckland

Testimonials:

Parent - March 2025:

“I recommend Brigitte highly to anyone looking for career guidance. Brigitte took the time to get to know our daughter and made thoughtful and relevant recommendations. Brigitte took the time to identify and celebrate her strengths while also equipping her with the knowledge and resources to move forward in her decision making. Thank-you Brigitte!”

Young adult – September 2024:

“Brigitte was an absolute delight throughout the entire process, she is extremely insightful and compassionate. The entire experience definitely exceeded my expectations and is one that I would highly recommend to anyone who feels stuck in their current role/ is wanting career guidance. I’ve left my sessions feeling very hopeful and excited about my next steps moving forward. Thank you so much Brigitte, it was truly an absolute pleasure to work with you!! “