Desmond Tutu once said that "there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time." He was explaining how everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time.
"Stukkie vir stukkie" is a perfect description of the approach that Isabel takes in everything she does.
This young family lawyer obtained her LLB degree from the North-West University before completing her articles at Barnard. Here, her colleagues describe her as a very passionate and empathetic person – it's a personality that stands her in good stead in her practice.
She specialises in contested and uncontested divorces, surrogacy agreements, cohabitation agreements, parental responsibilities and rights, curator applications, domestic violence disputes and any other family law related enquiry.
Barnard is a Strength-Based Organisation. Isabel's CliftonStrengths® are a part of what makes her such an incredible person.
- Isabel leads with the Restorative strength. She is talentedat figuring out what is wrong and resolving it. "My goal is to influence people and help them with their problems. Family law is challenging, but it is my passion and I wake up every day knowing that I am going to help someone."
- She also has the Developer strength which means that she is able to recognise and cultivate the potential in others. She can spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from the progress they make. "I want to make a difference in people's lives and leave my mark," she says.
- She has the Individualisation strength as is evident by her deep interest and curiosity regardingthe unique qualities of each person she meets. She has a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.
- The Input strength speaks to Isabel'sneed to collect and archive. She is always ready to accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
- The last of Isabel's top 5 strengths is the Positivity strength. Isabel has a contagious enthusiasm, for life and for her career. She is upbeat and can easily get others excited about whatever they are working on.
Isabel might be small in stature, but she's always readyto punch above her weight when it's come to growing up, chasing her passions and tackling her work.
Isabel, we wish you the happiest of birthdays today! You are an incredible person and we are lucky to have you on our team.