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Hi, I’m Dr Sally Hanna, an accredited performance coach and the founder of Cotswold Coaching Clinic.

For seventeen years I worked as a doctor in the NHS. I now help women who feel stuck or overwhelmed to get ahead in their personal and professional life.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the impact of Sally's coaching. She helped me to recognise the importance of self-care and supported me in developing my confidence and public speaking skills. She provided useful tools, monitored my progress in real time and was always available through emails and messages. The one-to-one sessions allowed me to really open up and understand myself better. It's been an amazing journey and Sally held my hand throughout.
Zainab A (One-to-one client)
Sally creates an environment which is incredibly supportive and full of possibility, all emotions are welcome and encouraged. She is incredibly honest in the most respectful way and uses a multitude of exercises and scientific evidence to enable you to take steps towards the life you want to have. Her generosity and care for each member of the group is so clear to see and goes into everything she does.
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My mission

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My mission with Cotswold Coaching Clinic is to provide a safe haven for women who want to redesign their lives and equip themselves to live and work on their terms.

As women, we are all unique and at different stages in our personal and professional lives. A successful career and family life means different things to each one of us.

I respect every woman’s vision of success and I am passionate about helping you achieve this without compromising your family or your well-being.

You deserve to experience the buzz of positive change as I have and you are the reason I have set up my practice.

“When you’ve worked hard, and done well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you.”
Michelle Obama

About you

As a woman, you have been feeling stuck or overwhelmed for a while. You are drained by internal conflict and wish you could reclaim some freedom. You want to make choices with clarity and confidence. You want to be seen and heard, but without judgement. You know you have something within you to ignite and really want to thrive on it. You’re curious about what could have been or could still be for you.

Deep inside, you know that investing in yourself is the answer, but until now something has held you back. However, you are finally here, looking for support and willing and ready to act to make what you really want actually happen.

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Maybe you know you need a change, but just don't know what?
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Maybe you're frustrated by your lack of energy and focus?
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Maybe despite all your efforts promotions have passed you by?
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Maybe circumstances, beliefs and expectations have got in your way?
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Maybe work-life balance is a distant memory?
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Maybe you crave doing something very different but are too scared to try?

Whatever your reasons for feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you to get ahead without sacrificing your family or well-being.


How I can help you

Whether, as an unfulfilled woman, you want to...

Develop your self-awareness
Feel worthy and empowered
Leverage your strengths more
Enhance your relationships
Gain clarity on your ambitions
Create momentum in your life
Accelerate your career progression
Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Stop self-sabotaging behaviours
Let go of negativity
Manage your overwhelm
Avoid burnout
Have better boundaries
Make decisions confidently
Achieve work-life harmony

…my holistic and evidence-based approach to coaching is how I will help you to get ahead.


What is coaching?

Coaching is a personalised and transformative service which involves thought-provoking conversations and exercises to unlock your potential and maximise your performance in life. It helps you to:

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Gain a much deeper understanding of you, your situation and your vision for the future.
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Challenge the unhelpful thoughts, feelings and habits that hold you back from achieving your personal and professional ambitions.
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Reconnect with hidden strengths to overcome obstacles.
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Shine a light on other perspectives to increase opportunity and choice.
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Take responsibility and focused action to grow.
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Hold yourself to account.
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Enjoy your efforts, recognise your learnings and celebrate your achievements.

The positive change is created gradually so that it can be sustained. Some of these changes will be visible to others and some just within yourself, but the change doesn’t need to be large to have a large impact on your life.

Investing in yourself

Investing in others in terms of your time, money or energy is a cost, but investing in yourself in the same way is an opportunity. Women who thrive in life invest in themselves just as easily as they do in others.

As difficult as this may sound, particularly for mums, sometimes you need to invest in yourself first, like on a flight when you have to secure your own oxygen mask before assisting anyone else. Imagine the benefits to you and those around you if you just chose to invest in yourself before others?

Magic potions don’t exist but the right coach for you does. Of course it’s possible to achieve positive change without a coach and many people do, but usually not as efficiently or as effectively. How have your own efforts served you so far?

It’s a false economy to choose not to see alternative perspectives, not to be held to account and not to identify and learn from mistakes earlier. Investing in yourself is simply a matter of choice and those that get ahead choose coaching with conviction.

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King Jr

A carefully considered dream can become a reality, but knowledge without action is useless. Coaching helps you to take inspired action so why not take a leap of faith and get in touch?


Why me?

So why choose me on this journey to support you?

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I get it.

As an unfulfilled mum and doctor I felt stuck, lost and scared.

I procrastinated and put others before me.

I didn’t believe enough in myself to change and worried what others would think if I tried. I too was sceptical of how anyone else could possibly help me.

But then enough was enough. I discovered coaching, started my Diploma in Performance Coaching and received coaching from others along the way. My only regret is not having known about coaching earlier when I was feeling most trapped and confused.

I’ve since helped other women, men and even children to achieve the outcomes they want and can’t wait to help you too.

My story

If you’d met me in 2016, you’d have thought my life was great. And it was – on paper. I was an experienced GP with an interesting CV reflecting years of hard work and achievements in different specialties and countries. I was practising in a friendly, small surgery in the lovely Cotswolds with great colleagues and serving a loyal community of patients. I lived just a short drive away with my beautiful young family in a quaint and rural town. What’s not to like? But something profound was missing and underneath the veneer I was not happy.

After having my children and despite reducing my hours, I became increasingly unfulfilled as a GP. My work-life balance didn’t reflect my values and continued to deteriorate as the demands and constraints of the NHS increased. The impact on my family was palpable and I hadn’t fully appreciated the extent of the bullying my daughter was suffering from at school. An intense 14-hour working day was not conducive to deep and meaningful conversations with a 7-year old! The bottom line – although I was a loved and highly respected GP, I no longer enjoyed General Practice and I wasn’t the wife and mother I had hoped I would become. Surely there was more to life than this?

In 2017 I found myself at a crossroads as my surgery, like many other small surgeries in the country, was closing. Although I had every intention at the time of continuing to work as a GP locally I decided to have a short sabbatical first. However, in this time I experienced life as I had always hoped it could be – quality time with family and friends, watching my children blossom with contentment and space for my own personal reflection. I knew there was no way I was returning to my previous life. However, due to a rollercoaster ride of emotions including shame, anger, guilt and fear, it took me two years before I finally removed my name from the GP register.

The emotional response to the loss of identity that I experienced with leaving my medical career was like that of grief, but like most, I came out the other end stronger and wiser.

“Let me fall if I must fall. The one I will become will catch me.”
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In late 2018 I discovered my passion and talent for coaching and began my formal and comprehensive retraining with The Coaching Academy to become a professional certified coach. I received coaching myself along the way and I used my newly acquired coaching skills to support my own daughter in overcoming the impact of her school bullying. As a result, she grew into a happy and confident pre-teen ready to take on the world and my faith in the coaching process was fortified.

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In early 2020 I qualified with a distinction and set up my own coaching practice, Cotswold Coaching Clinic, helping other women to achieve their own success and lead fulfilling lives. Seeing others overcome their self-doubt and procrastination to avoid the pain of future regrets is humbling and inspiring. As an accredited coach and affiliate member of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School affiliate, I am proudly committed to the highest quality of professional coaching.

My life finally feels authentic and balanced because I am at peace with myself personally and professionally. Knowing who you really are (not who you or society think you should be) and working towards your true potential is liberating and empowering.

Having walked the talk myself I can help you to clarify and implement whatever change you are looking for.


Selected Testimonials

“I met with Sally as I was lacking confidence in my work life. I needed a new challenge but wasn’t at all confident in attending interviews, didn’t like ‘blowing my own trumpet’, therefore I wasn’t being offered the jobs I applied for. Sally put me at ease and made me feel comfortable discussing what for me was quite a difficult subject. She asked me questions that really made me stop and think not only about my job situation but also about me as a person, giving me plenty of thinking time before I needed to answer. The questions seemed to be delivered with great thought and insight. After each session Sally recapped by emailing me a written summary which also gave us a base for the next session. I left each session feeling motivated, more positive and more confident, which was a surprise for me. If I’m honest I wasn’t really expecting the sessions to make much of a difference to my mindset. I understand myself a lot better and I know where my hesitancy of admitting I can do a job well has come from. I walked into my next interview confident in what I was wearing, prepared for what I would say and relaxed. I am very pleased to say I was offered the job and the new challenge has begun. I can’t thank Sally enough for the coaching she gave me. I feel I have grown as a person because of it.”
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“I would describe the group coaching as well structured, thorough but also supportive and compassionate. That it comes from a deeply authentic and expert place. I would say that Sally’s strengths lie in being able to understand the group participants on quite a meaningful level and being able to provide extremely relevant guidance. Sally was able to convey interesting and impactful ideas clearly, ask powerful questions and provide constructive and thought-provoking feedback and exercises. The outcome for me was that Sally was highly skilled in creating a safe and encouraging space for us to explore challenges, set goals, and work towards achieving them. It was amazing to be able to see, in real time, the ways in which our progress was motivating each other, and contributing to our collective growth.”
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“Coaching has unexpectedly changed all aspects of my life: I have been having monthly coaching with Sally for the last eight months and I feel positive shifts everywhere because my issues, both conscious and unconscious, are closely tangled together. It has been like a domino effect: you kick one but it triggers a chain reaction. Sally is a great professional who has helped me in this journey not by giving all the answers but by encouraging me to find them, so that I can keep the joy of discovery to myself. The exercises we did and the techniques we tried might have looked insignificant on their own, but it is all the little changes that they implemented in my life that made the big difference. I have enjoyed my face-to-face interactions with Sally. By giving me the space to be honest with myself and to challenge myself, she has helped me to believe in myself, break stereotypes and reveal who I really am.”
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“The discussions were deep diving and revealed a real sense of collective understanding. Sally listens, responds creatively by drawing on a fund of knowledge, and offers aids to addressing the inherent issues. Her rate of learning about the nature of the group was remarkable. As a result of coaching I’ve identified, named and plotted my plans, which has helped me to replace fear with hope. This experience will reverberate for a long time.”
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“Sally was a breath of fresh air. Her understanding of what I want and needed was exceptional. I had reached my intended goal within two weeks of working with Sally, however, she helped me to go beyond my initial goal and to see a bigger future that I could achieve. After 3 months I felt more confident to speak about who I am. She did this while being sensitive to my neurological needs.”
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“By far the biggest impact of Sally's group coaching has been on my self-awareness. I’m not blind to my personality or traits but life can get in the way. Having time focused on exploring myself with a professional and a like-minded group was just what I needed. It helped me gain confidence and provided me with a personalised plan of action.”
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“The sessions with Sally helped me to ‘step outside myself’ to see the opportunities to improve my performance and to reduce frustrations related to matters/issues outside of my direct control. Sally has enabled me to stop worrying about details, to accept lower but still satisfactory standards of others. In addition, rather than be frustrated, I have recognised my particular attention to detail traits which I have shared with my peers and subordinates with proactive humour. This has actually got them to see the benefits of the ‘right first time every time’ way I have of working with encouragement rather than my previous micro-management. The task-oriented aspect of my approach in the workplace has become less dominant as I have nurtured the people-focused element. I now realise I can get my perfectionist fix internally instead. The coaching has given me a more strategic perspective ‘big picture thinking’ approach to my work and home life. Having been through the process I personally believe that independent performance coaching can benefit anyone regardless of who they are or what they have achieved. There is always room for improvement!”
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“Sally's group coaching programme was invaluable. I have taken part in other courses that were more business-minded that I have forgotten already, but this one has given me tools that I feel confident to continue using and I know they will continue my growth over time. I enjoyed meeting and sharing with others in the group, and interacting with Sally and learning from her powerful teachings. It was a relaxed and inviting group that pushed you to really consider your own self-worth and what you need, but always in a nurturing way. I felt comfortable enough to fully engage and be open. As a result of coaching, what I thought would take a year was achieved in just a few weeks, and journaling has become a new joyous thing I do daily. I now find it easier to see the positives, or what I need to turn something around or work around it. I am feeling so much more confident with my work and myself!”
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“Prior to Sally’s coaching sessions, I had become withdrawn and quite solitary. The thought of coaching did not particularly enthuse me, however, I recognised that I did need help in reversing the negativity that I had wrapped myself in. Although the first session was painful, the immediate impact was tangible. Sally helped me to see that there were ways in which I could break the negativity that was holding me down. I soon realised that I held the key to my future. Following the coaching sessions, I have realised many of my goals, not all in full, however, I feel well equipped to maintain my momentum and positivity towards fully achieving them. The 2 biggest benefits from Sally’s coaching have been a resurgence of my self-esteem and a more positive and happier approach to my short and long-term thoughts; points that have not gone unnoticed within my family. Without doubt, I have gone from sceptic to convert and would thoroughly recommend coaching with Sally.”
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“Sally took us all very seriously and was committed to getting to know us. I liked that she challenged us when we needed to be challenged, but without being mean or babying us. She guided us in asking ourselves important questions about what we want, why we want it, how we think and how to move forward with purpose. She helped us get to know ourselves better and be more organised in making what we want to happen a reality. Being able to vocalise what values drive me in my work has made me feel better about the life I have and the sort of work I make. I have increased insight into how I work which I find very valuable as I try to do so in a more sustainable way. Doing this programme alongside others has allowed me to see what's different about my own practice and to benefit from their honesty.”
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“The coaching sessions with Sally were immensely valuable as they helped me to understand my situation and mindset more clearly. I was able to rationalise a large number of competing items on my ‘to-do’ list by identifying clear long-term goals and then committing only to those actions which would move me closer to my goals. Gaining my postgraduate qualification was particularly impactful as my new skills allowed me to perform my job with greater confidence and effectiveness.”
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“Group coaching helped me to see a route forward and Sally was the ideal coach - just the right balance of encouragement and challenge. I always felt very safe opening up in the sessions, and I enjoyed exploring my thoughts and feelings with others on a similar journey. Sally is so knowledgeable in her field, always had great resources and examples to point to, and she made sure everyone's voice was heard. She gave us some great exercises to do that were nice and gentle, but they had a lot of effect, as they helped me to feel and say some things about myself that hadn’t seemed quite possible before. I’ve realised that making small changes and taking time to reflect can have the biggest impact on how I feel about my life and about myself. I have also been given the tools I need to talk to my colleagues and adapt my working life. I can’t say enough how great this experience has been and how lucky I feel.”
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“The coaching provided by Sally has enabled me to take a look at myself and in doing so I felt empowered to make the changes required to improve. Whilst I have always been confident briefing senior managers, I always felt junior to them. Through my sessions with Sally it became apparent this was only my perception and indeed I was equal to them, the result of which is I am far more confident dealing with them. During the sessions with Sally I found myself comfortably talking about things I have never discussed with anyone else before. I thank Sally for taking me down this road of discovery and I would recommend such coaching to all no matter what your background may be.”
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“I came to the group coaching process wanting to experience change, make new connections, revitalise some stagnant parts of my thinking and benefit from the external viewpoint of other professionals. It has been very useful to listen to others’ experiences and hear how they function in their own unique contexts, and to be reminded that everyone has their struggles. I enjoyed being a witness to other people’s self-discovery and to be part of a shared journey with them. The insights from coaching have helped me establish boundaries and bring goals to a clearer focus. I feel more hopeful and determined for the future than I have done in several years, and the tools that we were given have proved valuable in reassessing the norms I have accepted in my life. Sally is empathetic, deeply knowledgeable and diligent. Her approach is illuminated with current insights from neuroscience and behavioural psychology, and her understanding of basic human biology grounds the work in physical reality. She works with honesty, humour and personal integrity.”
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“Once I had my first session I was impressed with how easy achieving improvements could be when all that really happened was Sally enabling me to think about things simply, but in greater depth, while giving support to understand my thoughts. Coaching has helped me achieve a happier home life with my family and that is a positive impact we are all thankful for.”
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“I set out to make a distinction between my work ‘success’ and my own self-worth. Coaching gave me insight into my own behaviour, habits and thought processes in a way which felt completely non-judgemental, and most importantly, I was supported to change these if and how I wanted to. I’ve had some of this behaviour for such a long time I didn’t even notice how much it was negatively impacting my life. This journey has completely changed how I think about and treat myself and others, and how I make decisions. I’ve been able to set boundaries successfully without feeling guilty for the first time in my life and it feels incredible. This has been utterly transformational. Sally focused on the things we brought to the session and made it specific to what we were going through at that point. It was a privilege to be in a supportive and challenging environment with incredible people who encourage you to take chances and move towards a more aligned way of living. We laughed and cried together and shared a sense of vulnerability which I’ve never experienced so quickly. This group coaching course has changed everything for me”
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“Prior to my sessions with Sally, I was feeling incredibly stuck with my career and struggling to find direction. Over the course of our sessions, Sally asked me many questions which challenged my thinking and facilitated identification of the blocks that were holding me back. I was then able to work with Sally to clarify my career goals. Working with Sally also held me accountable which was sometimes uncomfortable but ultimately, entirely necessary! Having completed the sessions, I have a much stronger sense of purpose and feel confident that I’ll reach the goals which I’ve set. I found Sally’s approach extremely effective and would definitely reach out to Sally for any future coaching needs.”
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Packages

I offer a choice of three coaching packages

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Revive

This package is ideal for those keen to try a one-off coaching session but not yet ready to commit to the longer-term Revive and Thrive option. It’s a great way to kickstart the process of reviving your life and seeing what’s possible.

It can also be used as a top-up or ad-hoc session for those who have already completed the Revive and Thrive package, or can be bought as a digital gift voucher for someone you know who wants to try coaching. It includes:

  • Pre-coaching questionnaire
  • 1 × 90-minute coaching session
  • Detailed session summary
  • Option to upgrade to the Revive and Thrive package

£350
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Revive and Thrive

This package is for those who want to thrive and are ready to commit to their personal and/or professional growth over a 3-month period. It includes:

  • Pre-coaching questionnaire
  • 5 × 90-minute coaching sessions (spaced out every 2-3 weeks for maximum impact)
  • Detailed session summaries
  • Support between sessions by WhatsApp/email to help navigate challenges
  • Relevant quizzes to deepen your self-awareness
  • Tools to overcome obstacles
  • Self-assessment worksheet to monitor your own progress between sessions
  • Special gift to celebrate the end of your coaching journey

£1500
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Revive and Thrive Together

This is a bespoke group coaching programme that is designed to enhance the self-esteem, resilience and performance of a like-minded group of individuals. Each person is supported in identifying and working towards their own goals, but within a diverse group of 4-6 people.

In addition to generating awareness and responsibility, participants gain from the insights and coaching of their peers and the strong sense of community that develops over time.

Group coaching offers a cost-effective alternative to one-to-one coaching. If you’re interested in joining or creating a group, please contact me to learn more.

Coaching sessions take place via Zoom (or in person if local) at times convenient to you including evenings and weekends. You will leave each session with a challenging but empowering action plan which you are comfortable with and motivated by.


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Closing the gender pay gap

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Well-being in the workplace

Life coaching in hospitality


Closing the gender pay gap

In 2019 the Office for National Statistics reported that 75.1% of mothers with dependent children were in work. Although this percentage has gradually increased over the last two decades, many working mothers continue to struggle with their career progression, feeling the need to work harder to prove themselves. As a result, it’s not unusual for women to retrain after starting a family in order to achieve the flexibility they want and the well-being they deserve.

Family-friendly organisations do not just offer flexi-time and childcare schemes; they invest in their working mothers to enhance performance and progression, promote inclusion and well-being, and reduce their gender pay gap. Diverse group coaching of working mothers can achieve this and I offer this service through my bespoke programme Revive and Thrive Together.

I also deliver a 3-hour ‘taster’ workshop for Revive and Thrive Together. This covers some of the basic elements of the full programme and introduces participants to the practice of coaching.

“I worked with Sally when I joined Revive and Thrive Together, her group coaching programme for professional working mothers.

She expertly led the group coaching sessions, identifying well with our challenges and engaging us to think more deeply about our needs, values, and strengths. Sally had an amazing ability to help us see where we were restricting ourselves. She empowered us to step out of our comfort zone and her kind strictness motivated us to keep going. She knew when to probe and when to hold back. She never gave up and found different ways to support us.

I truly believe that my coaching success is down to Sally’s ability to effortlessly tease things out. I now understand myself better and I know what I want from life. As a result I plan more, take more control and have a better work-life balance whilst continuing to progress my career.

Sally’s wealth of knowledge, intuition and friendly persona is what makes her coaching so impactful. Even within a group setting she focuses entirely on you as an individual. Having transformed her own life she is a positive role model for women and I have no hesitation in recommending Sally for coaching!”

Dr Julie Roberts, Senior Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University

Contact me directly at sally@cotswoldcoachingclinic.com if you would like to learn more about the ‘taster’ workshop or the full Revive and Thrive Together programme.


Well-being in the workplace

As a former GP I witnessed first-hand the impact of work-related stress on my patients, and because of this, I am passionate about creating a culture of well-being in the workplace. By working with you to understand the needs and desires of individual employees and your organisation as a whole, I can design and deliver bespoke services to improve employee well-being and workplace culture. These services may include talks, workshops and/or coaching.

My holistic approach to well-being addresses mindset and performance by exploring leadership behaviours. These behaviours are relevant to everyone – not just those in leadership roles. Employees are leaders of their own lives and by developing their leadership behaviours they can improve their confidence, well-being and engagement. Collectively, this enhances the resilience of your organisation in terms of its culture, reputation, retention and productivity.

“Wonderfully positive, very motivating.”

“I liked your authenticity and found the session surprisingly informative.”

“Very useful resources.”

“I really enjoyed the session and found it quite inspiring at a time when I’ve felt a dip in my mental health.”

“An interesting and engaging presentation with a very important message.”

“The self-esteem and resilience content will be really helpful for my mentee and I going forward.”

“The session gave me a much better understanding of how I feel. Whilst colleagues can be beneficial, it's nice to have these conversations with an independent and qualified professional.”

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Contact me directly at sally@cotswoldcoachingclinic.com if you would like to learn more about how I can help you create a culture of well-being in the workplace.


Life coaching in hospitality

Are you a hotel or spa manager looking to expand your offerings in an innovative way? Would you like your guests to feel good inside and out? Do you want to enhance your footfall, revenue and reputation? Life coaching could be the answer!

We live in such a fast-paced world that the opportunity for true relaxation is not only limited, but priceless. Hotels and spas offer the chance to unwind but guests want more than traditional spa treatments, physical fitness and nutritious food. They want to experience the full mind and body rejuvenation that they deserve, and life coaching can help you to complete your holistic offering for guests.

Life coaching is a highly personalised and transformative wellness offering. It helps you to understand who you really are, what you actually want from life and how to overcome the thoughts that hold you back so you can achieve your goals. It is most effective when individuals give themselves the space they need to reflect which is why hotels and spas are perfectly placed to enrich their guests' wellness experience.

I often describe life coaching as a preventative medicine because of the significant impact it has on my clients’ well-being. Coupled with more traditional spa offerings, life coaching makes individuals feel energised and empowered.

The delivery of life coaching can be tailored to meet the needs of both the hotel/spa and your guests, for example:

  • Face-to-face or virtually
  • One-to-one or in groups
  • Standalone or as part of a package (including overnight stays or retreats)
  • Walk and talk in nature

“I work in the spa and well-being industry and so know how to look after myself physically and spiritually. However, coaching gave me further coping strategies and ways to move forward in challenging work and personal situations. Sally is empathetic with a friendly and professional approach. Having someone impartial to discuss issues with pushed me to unpack things inside of me. It was challenging at times but I enjoyed our sessions, felt supported throughout and came away with practical solutions and tools to deal with future situations.”

Contact me directly at sally@cotswoldcoachingclinic.com to learn more about how my life coaching services could complement your current offerings and benefit your guests.


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Frequently asked questions

Do you only coach women?

I have a particular interest in coaching women, but I have also coached men (and even children) – a bit like a GP with a special interest in Women’s Health who is qualified to see and help all of their other patients as well.

The key to effective coaching is the relationship itself. So as long as we have a great connection and we both feel that you would benefit from my service then I am happy to coach you.

Is coaching right for me, my employee or my child?

Quality of life is enhanced when we achieve fulfilling goals in our personal and professional lives. However, there does have to be a commitment on your part if coaching is to be effective:

  • You must be voluntarily willing to be coached (not forced or expected).
  • You must be ready now to start taking the actions that will move you forward.
  • You must be able to tolerate the uncertainty that may come with change.

Occasionally coaching is not suitable, for instance:

  • If you are experiencing current signs and symptoms of an untreated mental health problem.
  • If your employee is being held back by a lack of training rather than their perceptions and beliefs.
  • If your child is not yet academically or emotionally able to engage with the coaching process.

If you can satisfy these criteria, it is never too early or too late to benefit from performance coaching for success.

Will you advise me on what I should/need to do?

No.

Coaching is different to mentoring, consulting and therapy in that it is not an advisory or medical service. Only you know what is best for your life and as you are the expert in ‘you’, it is your responsibility to choose and implement the actions towards change.

My role is to create a safe space for you to be honest with yourself, provide structured support using reliable tools and strategies, compassionately challenge your thinking to unlock possibility and hold you to account so you keep moving forward with your self-discovery and self-improvement.

What if I want to focus on personal rather than professional goals?

It is entirely up to you what you decide to focus on in your sessions. Your personal and professional performance is closely linked in that improving how you show up in your private life will have a positive effect on your work life and vice versa. Helping you to get ahead in either area of your life will contribute to your overall success.

In practice, the interdependency of both areas of your life means it is difficult to focus on one without considering the other and so most clients choose to work with both personal and professional goals during the course of their coaching with me.

Could I get upset during sessions?

Coaching focuses on your current strengths and future success – it is a positive and forward-thinking approach and does not focus on your past. Some of the life-changing insights you gain about yourself in sessions may at times make you feel emotional and this is normal. However, the positive outcomes of coaching always outweigh any short-lived negative emotions that you might experience.

How are you different to other coaches?

Having worked as a doctor for 17 years, my coaching practice is built on a foundation of integrity, strict confidentiality and putting the client’s needs first.

By radically transforming my own life I understand what women (especially mothers) need, not only to reach their potential, but also to sustain it.

I will have time for you, want the best for you and will always speak the truth to you. Our relationship will be collaborative, based on mutual trust, respect and our shared goal of achieving the change you want for yourself.

What if my goals change during the programme?

It’s actually quite common for your goals to change (either slightly or drastically) as you learn more about yourself, what you’re capable of and what you really want. This is not a bad thing and I continue to support you through any changes you make whilst also challenging you so that you have the self-awareness you need to create the right path for you.

If as a result of changing direction you complete the programme before reaching your desired outcome, you may find that you’ve already gained all the strength and insight you need to see you through and that’s great news. Alternatively, if you reach the end of the programme before this and would prefer to continue working with me for a little longer, then further individual sessions can be booked depending on what you feel would benefit you.

Can your coaching contribute to my continuing professional development (CPD) training?

Cotswold Coaching Clinic is not a registered CPD provider. However, some of my previous clients chose to get approval from their employer for coaching during normal working hours as it is a form of professional development. Others didn’t want to disclose their coaching to their employers and chose to be coached in the evenings or at weekends.

What else can you tell me that would convince me to work with you?

As you progress in your coaching journey with me you will become more aware, creative, decisive, confident and resilient. As a result you will feel more relaxed about what the future holds for you. Those around you will also notice positive changes in how you show up every day. The tools and strategies that I share and use with you can be used time and time again in the future so that you are always in control. The good habits that you build not only last the test of time, but can also be modelled by your children.

However, coaching is not effective if you do not possess a real desire for change or the emotional courage to confront your vulnerabilities. If so, then it’s possible that you are not yet ready to be coached or that you would be better suited to working with an alternative coach.

Do you provide ongoing support after the programme has finished?

Some clients choose to continue working with me long-term to sustain their growth. Depending on their needs they may book ad-hoc sessions, bi-annual coaching or complete programmes.


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