Executive Leadership Coaching and Mentoring

Why mentoring? The ideal form of guidance if you find yourself at a crossroads in your career or in your life. Offering practical, directive solutions. A timely intervention for executives who find themselves under excessive pressure. A completely non-judgemental process. Flexible enough to fit into any work or lifestyle schedule. A totally confidential service. MENTORING is as relevant and effective today as in times past. It offers a dimension of support and empowerment that addresses the yearning for wholeness and authenticity; whether that serves the needs and well-being of an individual, an organisation, or a community. The work I do, founded on my own experience and expertise, addresses the areas of: BUILDING RESILIENCE CORPORTATE LEADERSHIP STRESS MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY and ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS Through mentoring, I am able to provide personal support and guidance for you as an individual or for small groups, to explore and integrate for your selves, the following: The KEY Activating Principle that animates your life, whether personal or professional. What it is that continues “to nag”, i.e. paradoxes, contradictions, the road not taken, the doubts not allowed to see the light of day, concerns about continuity, legacy… or other pesky interruptions that keep popping up every now and then, calling for attention. How to stay authentic and true in steering the course of your life; whether in terms of day-to-day engagements, or choices that have implications for the road ahead. AUTHENTICITY meaning “living a life consistent with our deepest beliefs, values, and principles”. And being able to adhere to what we most value. Locating your own Polaris Point: finding your own North Star so you can steer towards it. This work is of special value to leaders and public figures in the fields of INNOVATION, HUMANTIARIAN ENDEAVOURS AND GOVERNANCE. Some examples of the practical application of my work with you could include: ALLOWING THE PAST TO INFORM THE PRESENT. Our own past experiences and conditioning can and do interfere with our effectiveness and authenticity, if they keep serving as TRIGGERS. Becoming aware of these triggers and working together with you to address them through the tools and techniques I offer, helps in moving towards a place of peace. In addition, I find this process re-ignites the flame within. BELIEFS THAT MAY BE LIMITING or DRIVING can oftentimes function as embedded computer viruses that may severely disrupt or eventually “crash” the body/mind system. Unlocking and clearing such beliefs as well as past experiences of trauma helps to restore energy, vitality, mental clarity and agility. Freeing ourselves -- relieving long-standing discomfort, fear and worry, opens up clearer channels of communication and connection; as well as vistas and possibilities that have eluded us in the past HOW TO RETAIN PASSION, ENTHUSIASM and MOTIVATION without letting exhaustion, anger and frustration interfere with effective leadership, creativity and visionary planning. UTILISING OUR DOUBTS and CONCERNS TO GOOD END. Allowing them their say as part of the common denominator of our vulnerability as humans — so that they can lead us to our reserves of inner strength, direction and wisdom. There is a mutual sense of accomplishment and uplift that comes from the give-and-take of MENTORING. The goals I have in working with you include nurturing and empowering your journey, as you find joy, inspiration and fulfilment in realising your own goals and dreams. For more information on a Mentoring Package tailored for your personal requirements Contact "Sarah is one of those people that have a wonderful skill of helping you to discover what it is you really want to do and helps you get started on the right road. All this is achieved without you even being aware. Sarah is a very special person with a wonderful personality and a truly amazing talent. I found myself highly motivated and ready to take on the world after each meeting I had with her. I would highly recommend anyone who needs assistance in finding out the right road in life but has difficulty in interpreting the signs to talk to Sarah. It's a life changing experience." Peter Farren "I have worked with Sarah Bird on a number of occasions - her expertise in this area is unquestionable. I found Sarah to be a total professional, a master in her field, and the results for me and my business were outstanding. The results were immediate. I am delighted to recommend her." Frances Jones. IMAGE MATTERS