Leadership Coach & Mentor
Helping Hospitality and Retail leaders move forward with purpose, so they can lead with more joy and ease
I’m Sarah.
I coach leaders in hospitality and retail - those of us who aren’t willing to settle for “good enough.” Together, we sharpen decision-making, build resilience, and transform how they lead - with clarity, purpose, and strength.
Another leadership course won’t change the game. What will is seeing what you can’t. Being challenged to think differently. Leading with clarity, confidence, and impact - in a way that reflects who you are, not just the role you are in.
This isn’t surface-level support. It’s structured, practical, and built to create real change. Leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about being more.
When ‘Always On’ Isn’t Working Anymore
The Boundary Workbook that helps you clear the noise, reconnect with your priorities, and lead with intention.
Download the planner and get tools and honest reflections to help you take back space without losing your edge.
My Story
I’ve enjoyed 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.
Before I set up Nine Yards Coaching, I was the Managing Director of a start-up bar and restaurant group for 7 years. Prior to that, I worked with a number of well-respected blue-chip companies, ranging from wine bars and pubs to sandwich shops and restaurants.
Over the years I’d 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 the answers and the ability(!) but wasn’t sure how to navigate my next steps.
My commitment to personal growth - both mine and others' - comes from my own experiences with great coaches.
In uncertain times, they helped me find courage and solutions. Becoming a certified and accredited coach has strengthened my skills and passion for supporting hospitality leaders, driven by my belief that everyone has the ability to be extraordinary.
