About Me

As an Ashridge Executive Coach, I believe in Relational coaching and that the relationship between coach and client is at the heart of effective coaching. A mutual and co-created relationship is essential to long term coaching success, rather than a remedial problem-solving contract that offers few, long lasting results. Within the Coaching framework, I also work on organisational change programmes and development, supporting on the wider work-related agenda and being connected to a network of Coaches, I can offer solutions for a wider coaching culture in organisations.

Executive Coaching aims to help the client develop leadership in a professional context. The client and coach seek to develop a relationship that encourages increased awareness, reflection on alternatives, finding new perspectives and reviewing outcomes and learning. I will not attempt to offer instant or ready-made solutions. My approach will instead be mainly goal-oriented whereby, through careful identification and discussion of a current challenge, the client gains new insights.

I am accredited by the Ashridge Centre for Executive Coaching (ACC), the ACC is an internationally recognized Centre of Excellence and provider of standards of the profession. Its aim has been to build bridges between science and practice, and to promote rigorous, academically sound, and ethical foundations for the executive coaching field.

As an HR Consultant, I bring a unique combination of Commercial and HR experience and professionalism. Having transitioned from a senior retail commercial professional to being an HR Director and Chief People Officer, I bring a unique experience understanding commercial structures of organisations and the experience of a CIPD Chartered Fellow and HR Consultant. I have the flexibility and experience of working in both the UK and international environments and have gained experience across multiple sectors: politics, retail, FMCG and commercial.

Experienced in working alongside executives to develop business plans and strategies, designing organisational structures and people plans to deliver the desired outcomes.

The advice can vary from offering simple, practical HR solutions and templates to help you to resolve employee conflicts and disciplinary matters, and shield you from tribunals; to developing people strategies and accompanying policies.

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HR Services

Offering bespoke HR services designed for the culture of your organisation.
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Executive Coaching

Coaching leaders to support them to make the changes that they want to make
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Group Executive Coaching

Meeting up in a group setting with like-minded business owners.
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Team and Talent Development

Helping individuals identify their strengths, can help create a sense of certainty in an environment of uncertainty.
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My Approach to Executive Coaching
Whether it is individual or group, I take a thoughtful approach to my coaching, working in the here and now; I have a natural curiosity when working with people, and I help clients analyse their experiences and emotions, to deepen insights and build self-awareness. I have built a strong reputation as an executive coach, where my clarity and approach open up debate. I have experience working with senior individuals as they prepare for and transition into new roles. I help them to gain clarity and focus, leveraging their strengths to achieve the right goals.
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Sucess Stories

What’s my clients say

Retail, Chief Strategy Officer
Sara was my executive coach for six months. I met her at a point in my career when I wanted to step up into an executive leadership role but lacked the belief in my ability to do so. Sara's coaching style was attentive and practical, using a variety of coaching models to explain how negative thinking manifests itself and the tools that can be deployed in order to control and overturn anxiety. During my time with Sara, I unlocked a new level of confidence in myself. After the six months of coaching, I came away with an understanding and techniques that help me to rationalise mind talk and control inner negativity. I feel that my recent promotion and move into a more senior role was enabled through Sara's coaching and support..
Customer Director – Social Housing Trust
It's been brilliant working with Sara over the last few months, she has really helped me deal with situations better and talk over some of the concerns that I have had. Sara is approachable and made me feel comfortable, in every session I really felt she listened to me, she would help me pull together my own ideas and thoughts, so things didn't seem so overwhelming and at the end of each session I had a plan of action to work towards. She has a professional but friendly manner and would share her own experiences to help me understand and deal with my own. It's been great to work with Sara, I would recommend her to anyone who feels coaching would be beneficial.
Charity Director
Keep doing what you are doing because you are making a huge difference in others’ lives. I admire people who have the willingness to help others to achieve their best potential. I know you’ve been there as my personal business coach.
NHS Trust
When I first met Sara, she immediately put me at ease and enabled me to really be honest and challenge myself. This quickly enabled me to share how I really felt about difficult situations and relationships - things I had really struggled with before. I asked to be pushed hard in my coaching and Sara did this with kindness, humour and compassion whilst challenging me to look at what it was that was really holding me back. It was tough at times and before several sessions I put on my waterproof mascara, but it was also a really positive 6 months which I did not want to end. I feel much stronger as a result of my time with Sara and I know this will benefit all those around me both professionally and personally for a long time to come.