Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith MSc, PCC is a UK-based leadership coach, consultant, and learning & development specialist with a strong track record in supporting individuals and teams to grow through insight, challenge, and practical action. Coaching in English, with basic French, Sarah brings warmth, enthusiasm, and commercial experience to every engagement.

With a background in blue-chip FMCG companies, Sarah has held senior roles in both Commercial and HR functions, giving her a deep understanding of leadership from multiple perspectives. She is known for being a strong team player and a capable leader with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, accountable mindset.

Sarah’s coaching style is pragmatic, energising, and underpinned by models such as NLP, emotional intelligence, Myers-Briggs (MBTI), transactional analysis, and 360 feedback tools. She creates trusting partnerships where clients feel supported to reflect deeply and empowered to act with clarity and confidence.

Her specialist areas include leadership coaching, executive coaching, career development, team development, and coach training. Sarah works across diverse industries—from media to manufacturing to humanitarian organisations—supporting clients through personal, organisational, and environmental change.

She has delivered formal and informal coaching in corporate environments and has authored and led coach training programmes within organisations. Her ability to quickly build rapport and provide the right balance of support and challenge makes her a trusted coach for senior leaders navigating complexity.

Sarah is certified by the ICF, the Coaching Academy, and the Alexander Corporation, and holds a degree in International Business & French from Aston University.