Building Resilience, Self-awareness, and Self-regulation for Hospitality and Retail Leaders
I'm Sarah, a Certified Executive Coach and Mentor working exclusively with leaders in the hospitality, retail, and leisure industries.
I help high-performing leaders, from recently promoted General Managers to C-suite executives, elevate their careers, businesses, and personal lives by cultivating a growth mindset, re-defining their approach to challenges, and achieving their goals with confidence.
I believe in the uniqueness of each individual and their extraordinary potential, and dedication lies in improving everything from mindset to business strategy, emphasising strategic thinking, positivity, personal empowerment, mindfulness, and support.
My priority is collaborating with clients to balance their values and goals, always prioritising their well-being. Recognising that sustainable success comes from finding that sweet spot, I guide leaders in discovering, mastering, and accelerating their potential.
In our coaching sessions, clients get to focus on themselves. They receive my full attention and space to contemplate what truly matters to them. It's an opportunity to bring more joy into their lives and accelerate positive changes. Where else can we find the space to delve into our challenges and dreams?
My Story
I’ve had the opportunity to serve in many leadership roles within hospitality and retail over the last 30 years. I speak the language and understand the nuances of our industry in the real world.
Prior to setting up Nine Yards Coaching, I was the Managing Director of a start-up bar and restaurant group for 7 years. Before that, I worked with a number of well-respected blue-chip companies, ranging from wine bars and pubs to sandwich shops and restaurants.
I’ve fulfilled others' business dreams and also been in the driving seat of my own dream machine, yet I still felt like something was missing. The irony is that I already had all the answers and the ability but wasn’t sure how to navigate my next steps. This journey of self-discovery led me to realise the true value of personal growth.
My dedication to personal growth, both my own and that of others, originates from transformative experiences with my own exceptional coaches. During periods of uncertainty and fatigue, my coaches guided me to step into my power, find courage, and discover solutions.
Qualifying as an Executive Coach has helped me grow my passion and ability further, to support and guide individuals in realising their potential as exceptional leaders, driven by my belief in the extraordinary capabilities within each of us.
My driving force?
I imagine a world where every leader embraces Executive Coaching and Mentoring as a vital part of their leadership journey, supporting them consistently throughout their careers to make a positive impact on their businesses and the lives of those around them.
Typically, coaches and mentors are sought reactively, often when leaders are undergoing transitions or facing performance challenges. I aim to change this narrative from reactive support to proactive empowerment.
“Grow so fast that your friends who haven’t seen you in a month have to get to know you all over again”
