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Image of Sarah Elizabeth embracing her square peg edges through coaching

Coaching for the high-achievers, the leaders, and the 'Square Pegs' ready to stop performing and start thriving.

Does it feel like you’re successful on paper, but depleted inside?

 

Whether it's at the boardroom table or around the kitchen table, many of us spend our lives 'masking', performing a version of ourselves that we think the world wants to see.

It’s exhausting, it’s unsustainable, and it leads to a profound sense of disconnection.

If you’re hitting communication roadblocks, feeling distant in your relationships, or realised you've lost the joy in your day-to-day life, hear this: You aren’t broken. You’re just operating in a system that wasn't built for you.

Whether you're leading a boardroom or redesigning your life, the shift starts here...

Breaking the Perfectionism Loop

The Challenge: "I have an accountability problem." Clare, a high-achieving neurodiverse consultant and mum, felt stuck. She was convinced she just needed better "motivation hacks" or someone to keep her on track. She was drowning in procrastination and felt disconnected from her drive.

The Reality Check: We stopped focusing on the "doing" and started exploring the "why." Through our sessions, we uncovered the true driver: Clare wasn't lazy; she was a perfectionist. Her brain was telling her that if it wasn’t going to be flawless, it wasn’t worth starting.

The Shift: We ditched the generic productivity tools and focused on her nervous system and mindset. We reframed "Starting" as the ultimate win and connected her daily tasks back to her deeper values.

The Result: Clare moved from "stuck" to "starting." By identifying the root cause rather than just the symptom, she unlocked a new level of self-awareness that transformed her work and her peace of mind.

 

"Sarah adds particular value when she notices the patterns and language that show underlying confidence issues and then supports you as you reframe them. I would thoroughly recommend Sarah to partner with you as your coach." Clare, Freelance Consultant

Reclaiming the 'Adult' in the Room

The Challenge: "I feel unheard and stuck." A Product Manager new to leadership felt like he was hitting a wall. He was convinced his manager was holding him back and felt powerless to change the dynamic. The frustration was leaking into his own team leadership and stalling his career momentum.

The Reality Check: We looked beneath the surface of the "boss problem" using Transactional Analysis. We identified a "Parent-Child" dynamic that was keeping him small. The breakthrough? He realised he was accidentally recreating that same disempowering dynamic with his own direct reports.

The Shift: By recognising these patterns, he was able to shift his communication from "reactionary" to "intentional." We moved him out of the 'Child' role and into a confident, 'Adult' leadership style. He stopped waiting for permission and started leading with authority.

The Result: He didn’t just fix one work relationship; he transformed his entire leadership identity. He gained a structured approach to his team’s growth and a massive, measurable shift in his professional confidence.

"Sarah helped me gain a clearer perspective on my most important work relationships and supported me in developing a structured approach to my team’s growth. I’ve seen a noticeable positive shift in my confidence and effectiveness as a leader.”  Jonny, Product Manager

How I Work

Coaching is the intervention between where you are and where you want to be. I provide a calm, non-judgmental "safe space" where you can finally drop the mask. My approach blends neuroscience, psychometrics, and deep empathy to help you build a Personal Operating System that actually supports your nervous system.

Together, we tackle the "Nuts and Bolts" of your experience:

  • Clarity: Cutting through the noise to understand what makes you tick.

  • Mindset: Challenging old beliefs that no longer serve you.

  • Action: Setting inspiring, grounded goals with the accountability to actually reach them.

"Sarah is a wonderful coach. She creates a calm space that gave me the freedom to think more clearly... her style puts you at ease straight away and allowed me to work on things in a comfortable but challenging environment." Chris, Global Marketing Lead

Who I Work With

The Corporate Leader:
Navigating the transition from "doing" to "leading" while staying authentic.

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The Neurodivergent High-Achiever: Understanding your late ADHD diagnosis and how to work with your brain, not against it.

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The Individual in Transition: Anyone feeling like a 'Square Peg' and ready to redefine what success looks like on their own terms.

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Want to go deeper?

We can layer in MBTI® or Clifton Strengths to your coaching journey.

These aren't just tests; they are a shortcut to self-awareness, helping you understand your natural strengths and communication style with radical clarity.

Working with Sarah during my Clifton Strengths debrief and follow-up session was incredibly helpful. With her insights and expertise, she helped me see my strengths from angles I had never considered before. This allowed me to understand and accept myself in new ways, and to see how I can use this awareness to navigate challenges in both my personal and professional life. Anouk, Private Client 

Ready to find your way forward?

Let’s have a conversation where you don't have to pretend everything is "fine."

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