Senior leaders and executives
You carry responsibility for others and rarely get space to think about your own direction. Coaching gives you a confidential, independent sounding board to sharpen judgement, presence and resilience.
Executive and performance coaching
Perform at your best, on your own terms.
I’m Dr Sally Hanna, a former NHS GP and certified performance coach. I work with professionals, many of them women, who want to lead with clarity and confidence without sacrificing their wellbeing.
17 years as a doctor in the NHS Certified by The Coaching Academy Affiliate, Institute of Coaching at McLean
Dr Sally HannaFounder, Cotswold Coaching Clinic
17 years
as a doctor in the NHS, including as an experienced GP
2020
qualified with distinction and founded Cotswold Coaching Clinic
1:1 and group
coaching for individuals, teams and organisations
Online or in person
via Zoom worldwide, or in person in the Cotswolds
Who I work with
Coaching for people who carry a lot.
Mainly women, but not exclusively. What my clients have in common is a demanding role, high standards and a sense that something needs to change.
Ambitious professionals
You have a strong track record and want the next step: a promotion, a pivot or a bigger role. We work on the beliefs and habits that will get you there and keep you well once you arrive.
Organisations and teams
You want your people to thrive rather than simply cope. I design and deliver coaching, workshops and talks that improve wellbeing, engagement and performance.
Services for organisationsThe essence of coaching
Thought-provoking conversations with a purpose.
Coaching is a personalised and transformative service which involves thought-provoking conversations and exercises to unlock your potential and maximise your performance in life.
Coaching helps you to:
- Gain a much deeper understanding of you, your situation and your vision for the future.
- Challenge the unhelpful thoughts, feelings and habits that hold you back from achieving your personal and professional ambitions.
- Reconnect with hidden strengths to overcome obstacles.
- Shine a light on other perspectives to increase opportunity and choice.
- Take responsibility and focused action to grow.
- Hold yourself to account.
- 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.
What coaching is, and what it isn’tWhat clients achieve
Practical change that lasts.
Coaching focuses on your current strengths and future success. It is positive and forward-looking, and it holds you to account so that the change you want actually happens.
- Lead with confidence and presence
- Overcome imposter syndrome
- Make decisions with clarity
- Set boundaries and avoid burnout
- Accelerate your career progression
- Strengthen working relationships
- Navigate change and transition
- Sustain performance and wellbeing
What clients say
Independent, honest and focused on results.
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 outside of my direct control. The task-oriented aspect of my approach in the workplace has become less dominant as I have nurtured the people-focused element.
The coaching has given me a more strategic perspective, a ‘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!
Sally expertly led the group coaching sessions, identifying well with our challenges and engaging us to think more deeply about our needs, values and strengths. She 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.
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. Even within a group setting she focuses entirely on you as an individual. I have no hesitation in recommending Sally for coaching.
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. I would recommend such coaching to all, no matter what your background may be.
Organisations I have worked with
Featured in
Writing, speaking and recognition.
Legal Women
Articles for the UK magazine for women working in law, on the gender pay gap and on leadership development.
KPMG
Guest speaker for the Black Heritage Allyship Programme, speaking to mentors and mentees on self-esteem, resilience and performance.
National Diversity Awards 2021
Nominated for the Positive Role Model Award.
The Coaching Cast
Guest on Season 3 of The Coaching Cast podcast, discussing performance and the realities of a demanding career.
About Sally
A doctor’s rigour. A coach’s focus on what comes next.
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.
I retrained with The Coaching Academy, qualified with distinction in 2020 and founded Cotswold Coaching Clinic to help professionals achieve their own version of success and lead fulfilling lives. Having walked the talk myself, I can help you to clarify and implement whatever change you are looking for.
Start with a free 30‑minute consultation.
A confidential conversation to explore what you want to change and whether coaching is the right next step. You will deal directly with me, not a PA or an automated calendar system.