Executive Coach for Third Sector Leaders

Leadership in the Third Sector has never been more demanding

Leaders and managers are expected to do more with less, support increasingly complex teams and deliver results in challenging environments.

The pressure can be relentless.

Without the right support, this can lead to burnout, reduced effectiveness and challenges that impact both people and organisational performance.

Drawing on 34 years of HR experience, including 26 years in the Third Sector, I help leaders and organisations understand what's driving these challenges and create practical, sustainable solutions.

How I Help

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Supporting leaders to prevent burnout, protect their energy and lead with greater confidence, clarity and sustainability.

Whether you're navigating pressure, managing change, dealing with difficult challenges or simply feeling stretched too thin, coaching provides the space to step back, think clearly and move forward with purpose.

Ideal for:

CEOs
Directors
Senior Leaders
Managers

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Leadership Development & Training

Helping leaders and managers develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to lead effectively without sacrificing their wellbeing.

Strategic People Support

Drawing on 34 years of HR experience, including 26 years in Third Sector organisations, I help organisations understand the underlying causes of people challenges and create sustainable solutions.

Support may include:

Leadership development initiatives
Culture and wellbeing reviews
Manager capability development
Workforce and organisational challenges
Strategic people projects

The focus is always on addressing root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.

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Why This Matters

Too often, organisations focus on supporting people once they have reached crisis point.

I believe there is a better way.

By strengthening leadership capability, supporting wellbeing and addressing the factors that contribute to burnout, organisations can create healthier, more sustainable ways of working for everyone.

Because leadership should not come at the expense of wellbeing.

And supporting people should not require leaders to sacrifice their own health in the process.

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About Sarah

I'm Sarah Bickerstaff, an Executive Coach, Trainer and HR Director with 34 years of HR experience, including 26 years in the Third Sector.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience of burnout to help leaders understand the pressures they face, protect their energy and create sustainable ways of working.

My approach brings together coaching, leadership development, burnout-informed practice and strategic HR expertise to help leaders and organisations thrive without pushing themselves beyond what is sustainable.

Researching, learning and supporting people energises me. I love helping leaders gain clarity, develop confidence and create practical solutions that make a lasting difference.

Prevent Burnout. Protect Energy. Build Sustainable Leadership.

Leadership in the Third Sector has never been more demanding

How I Help

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Leadership Development & Training

Strategic People Support

Why This Matters

About Sarah

Who I Work With

Ready To Start The Conversation?

Contact Us

Drop me an email

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Prevent Burnout. Protect Energy. Build Sustainable Leadership.

Leadership in the Third Sector has never been more demanding

How I Help

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Leadership Development & Training

Strategic People Support

Why This Matters

About Sarah

Who I Work With

Ready To Start The Conversation?

Contact Us

Drop me an email

Testimonials

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