impact

 “My coaching with Sadie struck just the right balance of safety to be honest and explore the root causes of certain problems, whilst also providing challenge and catalysing thinking on solutions and more productive ways of thinking. 

The sessions were focused whilst giving adequate space and time to reflect. There was time to delve into detail, but also a good pace and structure to make sure I always felt like we were making progress.  As a result of the coaching I feel equipped and more confident to tackle the challenges of a new senior role. I can’t thank Sadie enough.”

Development Director, National charity

“As the partner in the business with responsibly for people, I wanted to reflect on how I could help create a more inclusive culture, especially in the context of the new working environment that resulted from the pandemic.

Sadie’s coaching provided an empowering space in which to explore a range of options,  including mentoring, reverse-mentoring and peer learning, and my role in driving cultural change.  I didn’t set out to reflect on my values, but crystalising what really matters to me as a leader emerged as a natural part of the coaching process. At the end of the coaching sessions, I had clarified my thinking, generated new ideas and turned them into actionable plans.

I’d definitely recommend Sadie as a ‘thinking partner’ if there is a key business issue you are grappling with or you want to develop your awareness and effectiveness as a leader.”

Partner,  Financial services 

"I was stalled in a role and didn’t know how to progress any further.  Working with Sadie has made a truly positive change to not only my career, but my personal outlook. Sadie has a true talent of pulling out the things we know deep down in ourselves and provided excellent guidance to create a plan to move past the boundaries that I had put in front of myself. 

My sessions with Sadie allowed me to reflect inwards on myself more, and understand what I needed to change to get out of the day-to-day 'doing' that we often find ourselves in.  Since working with Sadie, I have been able to progress my career into a new, more senior role, with exciting new challenges ahead. I would highly recommend that anyone given the opportunity to work with Sadie does so."

Senior Manager, Operations

"I was given a safe space to explore options and create solutions to problems, with just the right level of challenge.  As a result, I have been able to let go of some unhelpful experiences that have been holding me back from reaching my full potential. 

I feel more confident and positive about what lies ahead, and ready to take on the challenges and shape my future. I am a better listener, colleague, manager, partner and parent as a result of our sessions together, and feel empowered to support others.” 

Senior Leader,  Education sector  

“My coaching with Sadie was transformative, at what was a highly challenging period in my career and personal life.

Our sessions always balanced a clear focus on defined goals with time and space for reflection, coupled with a mix of challenge and fervent support. She helped me transform my confidence and supported me to achieve more than I thought I was capable of, and at a much more strategic level, in a relatively short period of time.

When I look back at what I managed to achieve over 5 months, and the knock-on effect of that through my leadership role, it was quite extraordinary. I wouldn’t have gotten there without her expert support and coaching. I only wished I’d sought her support sooner!”

Senior Leader, National charity

"Lack of self- confidence and a fear of not succeeding have always held me back in my career progression. Over just a few meetings, Sadie managed to change my mindset on these issues. A couple of things we touched on included making goals achievable and what failure was in my eyes. These character traits will always be with me; but now I feel that I can manage them in a much more positive way.  

Since having the coaching; I have set my goals and as a result changed job roles to put me on the right path to achieve them. I will always be grateful for Sadie’s coaching!"

Broking Manager, Financial services 

I’m feeling reset and organised after finishing six coaching sessions with Sadie! 

The pandemic and long periods of home working had scattered my goals and work expectations.  Sadie helped me think through my strengths and got me to generate new plans for putting these to good use. 

In the first couple of meetings, Sadie used some brilliant diagnostic tools to help me get insights into my strengths and weaknesses, and how I worked with others.  We then used this evidence and data in our conversations to explore some pivotal themes.  

I was really impressed by the strategic approach Sadie took to organising our time together, making sure I set and checked in on a series of self-defined goals over the course of our sessions. Sadie always asked the right question at the right time and focused on constructive and practical ways forward.  She continually adapted her coaching style and was adept at moving between coaching and giving straight-up advice when I needed it. I would definitely recommend Sadie to anyone looking for professional career coaching!"

Regional Sales Manager, Global publisher

“Sadie helped me not only in achieving my goals – to consider what type of leader I want to be and to solidify a 5-year career plan – but also provided invaluable support and guidance through some challenging situations. 

In my time working with Sadie I’ve not only achieved my original goals, but also gained a new-found confidence in my abilities and am feeling ready to take the next step in my leadership career.”

‘High potential’ leader,  Operations 

"Sessions with Sadie have proved invaluable since day 1 . I  confess to being a little intimidated  by her impressive CV, but I wanted a high level of challenge as well as support - and I got that in buckets. 

Focusing on what's important to me right now in my development has been key.  Going into each session, I'll also bring something to the table, aligned to my overall objectives. I most value the fact that whilst I bring something, often less than clearly articulated, Sadie listens and plays back what I've said, getting to the crux of the challenge or issue. Where there's overwhelm, it's turned into bite-size elements to work through. 

Sadie has a great understanding of context.  For me now, it's my transition into a new role at a new senior level within the organisation. Since we're began working together, I've created more impact through my team as a result of tricky conversions made better, having worked through with Sadie in advance. I've had a more organisation-wide impact and generally thought bigger.

The 'high challenge, high support' in a completely safe space is liberating and has been fundamental to developing my confidence and owning of my space in a new leadership team, facing into the biggest health and social care crisis of our time."

Associate Director,  National charity