Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Career Coaching
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership Coaching
Sally is an experienced Executive Coach and senior local government leader with more than 25 years’ experience in the sector. She supports leaders and managers to build confidence, navigate change, develop their leadership style and work through the challenges that come with leading people and services. Her coaching style is warm, supportive and reflective, creating a trusted space for people to step back, think openly and find their own way forward. Sally believes that people are resourceful and capable, and her approach combines thoughtful challenge with a practical understanding of the realities of leadership. Alongside her coaching practice, Sally continues to work in a senior leadership role within local government, giving her a current understanding of the pressures, opportunities and complexity of working in public service. She is an EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner and holds an ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. Committed to her own continued learning and development, Sally is currently studying towards a Diploma in Neuroinclusive Coaching, further developing her ability to support individuals with different ways of thinking, working and leading.
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
• Executive and leadership coaching
• Coaching for new and aspiring leaders
• Leadership confidence and self belief
• Developing an authentic leadership style
• Navigating change and transition
• Career development and progression
• Public sector and local government leadership
Professional Qualifications
• ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
• EMCC Accredited Senior Practitioner
• Group and Team Coaching qualification
• Currently studying towards a Diploma in Neuroinclusive Coaching
• Member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Testimonials/Case Studies
“As a new leader stepping into my role…”
Coaching Client
“Sally created a safe and thoughtful space where I could pause, reflect, and explore my leadership style… Through our sessions, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how I want to show up for my team, not just as a manager, but as a leader.”
Coaching Client
“From coaching with Sally, I’ve been able to develop the confidence and skills to have successful difficult conversations with colleagues and team members… and work towards developing a more cohesive team.”
Coaching Client
“I have experienced real growth over the last six months whilst working with Sally. My internal voice is noticeably less critical, I am braver in how I show up, and I trust myself more…”
Coaching Client
“My coaching experience was incredibly positive and transformative. I felt supported, understood and gently challenged… Each session gave me clarity and practical steps I could immediately apply.”
Coaching Client
Notable Achievements/Value Added
• Over 25 years’ experience within local government, bringing current and practical understanding of public sector leadership
• Over 250 hours of coaching experience
• EMCC Senior Practitioner accreditation
• Combines professional executive coaching with current senior leadership experience
• Brings a whole person approach, supporting the individual as well as the leader
• Strong understanding of leading people and services through change within complex and accountable organisations
• Committed to ongoing professional development and reflective coaching practice
Relevant Sector Knowledge
• Over 25 years’ experience within local government and public services
• Senior leadership and management within complex, accountable organisations
• People management, leadership development and supporting new and aspiring managers
• Organisational change, transformation and navigating uncertainty
• Financial management and working within financially challenging environments
• Managing performance, priorities and competing demands
• Understanding of the political and democratic environment in which local authorities operate
• Experience of leading diverse operational and professional services
• Supporting employee development, progression and wellbeing
Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop offers
One-to-one coaching programmes available in the following areas:
• Executive and Leadership Coaching
• Coaching for new and aspiring leaders
• Leadership confidence and development
• Developing an authentic leadership style
• Coaching through change and transition
• Career development and progression
• Bespoke one-to-one coaching programmes tailored to individual and organisational objectives
LGR Experience & Expertise
Sally is currently working within a local authority directly affected by Local Government Reorganisation and therefore brings a current, practical understanding of the impact of significant organisational change on leaders, managers, teams and individuals.
Her experience includes leading services through periods of change and uncertainty, supporting employees, communicating change, maintaining service delivery and managing competing organisational and operational priorities.
From a coaching perspective, Sally is particularly interested in supporting leaders and managers to navigate uncertainty, build resilience and confidence, manage changing expectations and responsibilities, and remain focused on the people they lead during periods of transition.
Her combination of current local government leadership experience and executive coaching enables her to understand the organisational context while maintaining a coaching approach that allows individuals to explore their own challenges, choices and way forward.
Availability
Available for short and longer term coaching assignments, with flexibility to provide virtual coaching and agreed in person sessions. Availability can be discussed according to individual programme and client requirements.