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Executive Leadership
Coaching

Effective leadership is not an accident, it is cultivated.

We provide psychologist-led executive coaching for CEOs and C-suite leaders across London and the UK. Whether you are navigating organisational complexity, managing high-stakes stress, preventing burnout, or looking to deeply understand your leadership DNA, we offer tailored support—both virtually and face-to-face.

Dr Shabnam Hariri, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”

Alan Watts

What coaching looks like

Psychologically-grounded coaching

Not quick “fix” sessions but long-lasting development rooted in understanding motivations, patterns, and context.

Structured commitment

A coaching journey (often 6–12 months) rather than a quick fix, giving time to reflect, test new behaviours, and embed sustainable change.

Confidentiality and trust

Safe space for honest reflection and growth, supported by experienced leadership coaches.

Uniqueness of role

Every engagement is built around the individual – their role, their organisation, and the challenges they are navigating right now. No templates. No off-the-shelf frameworks.

Practical impact

Helping leaders gain clarity, resilience, better decision-making, improved relationships, and enhanced leadership presence.

A coaching conversation between two professionals

A judgement-free, confidential space to think clearly.

As a Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach with 16 years of post-qualification experience, I help high-achievers transform their professional and personal lives. My dual expertise allows me to quickly identify and resolve the root causes of executive burnout, high-stakes transitions, anxiety, and neurodiversity challenges. By blending evidence-based psychological frameworks with strategic performance coaching, I equip you with the cognitive resilience and clarity needed to thrive in demanding environments.

  1. Chemistry session

    A free 15-minute conversation to understand what you're carrying and whether this is the right fit.

  2. First steps

    We assess the picture together and agree what would make the most difference.

  3. Ongoing work

    Regular sessions with practical strategies you can use between them, reviewed as you progress.

My story

For years, my identity was rooted in being a psychologist. But as my work naturally shifted toward CEOs, founder entrepreneurs, and senior leadership teams, my perspective began to evolve. Transitioning into executive coaching wasn’t about leaving psychology behind; it was about translating it into a high-stakes corporate context. It required letting go of clinical paradigms that no longer fit, while sharpening the commercial and strategic lens that executive leadership demands.

Looking back, this shift allowed me to scale the impact of psychological insight. I repeatedly saw how even the most successful leaders were held back by blind spots, invisible stress patterns, and systemic pressures they couldn’t see. By helping a single leader understand the ‘why’ behind their behaviour, the positive ripple effect shapes their entire executive team, corporate culture, and organisation.

True, sustainable leadership requires navigating the unwritten, invisible rules of power, presence, and personal capacity.

Areas of specialization

Four areas where a psychologist-led coaching lens makes the difference

Managing high-stakes stress and burnout

Moving past basic advice to help you protect your energy, and disconnect from constant pressure. We build the genuine mental resilience needed to lead without sacrificing your health or wellbeing.

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Making clear decisions in complexity

Cutting through the noise, conflicting data, and isolation of the C-suite. We help you overcome decision fatigue, sharpen your strategic focus, and lead with total clarity when the stakes are high.

Uncovering leadership blind spots

Identifying the invisible patterns, habits, or reactions that might be slowing you down. We focus on how you handle control, strategic delegation, and high-pressure conflict so you can lead more effectively.

Fixing team dynamics and corporate culture

Understanding how your behaviour and communication style shape the entire company. We work on strengthening boardroom relationships, building trust, and creating high-performing teams that actually deliver.

Book a free 15-minute chemistry session

Fifteen minutes, no charge, no obligation — a chance to voice your concerns and see whether coaching is the right next step for you.

Telephone: 07379 740596

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