Sarah Griffen

Hopping on the trend just because 😉

But honestly, what’s more chic than building a career around asking questions that make people stop, pause, and sometimes completely rethink the way they see themselves?

After 25+ years in HR and six years as an executive leadership coach, I still get a real thrill from this work.

I get to sit with brilliant, capable people who sometimes can’t see what I can see in them yet.

The leader who thinks they’re not ready.

The high-achiever who has achieved so much but still finds herself questioning whether she’s good enough.

The executive who is carrying so much pressure that they’ve forgotten what it feels like to lead with confidence.

And then we start asking questions.
Is that really true?
What are you assuming?
What would change if you trusted yourself here?
What do you actually want?

I love watching what happens when someone starts seeing themselves differently.

They walk into the next meeting differently. They make the decision they’ve been avoiding. They stop second-guessing every move. They start taking up space without feeling like they have to prove they deserve it.

That’s what I get to do every day.

And honestly, I’m very glad I chose this chapter of my career.

If helping leaders think differently, feel more confident and create a career that actually works for their life sounds like your kind of thing, you’ll probably like it around here. 😉

Overwhelm is incredibly common when you step into executive leadership.

There are more decisions to make, more people relying on you, and more expectations to hold.

But overwhelm isn’t always a sign that you have too much work.

Sometimes it’s a sign that you’re carrying too many priorities, decisions, expectations or responsibilities at once.

It can be a signal that something in the way you’re working or leading needs to change.

Save this for the next time you feel like you’re drowning, or send it to a leader who needs to hear it.

Being an effective leader isn’t about doing more.

It’s about being intentional with where your time, energy, and attention go.

Many leaders become overwhelmed because they’re constantly responding, solving problems, and carrying too many decisions at once.

Strong leadership requires space to think, clarity around what matters most, and the confidence to make decisions without carrying everything yourself.

Small changes in how you operate can have a big impact on how you lead.

If you’re a leader who feels like you’re always “on”, save this as a reminder to create space to lead.

One of the biggest challenges I see with leaders stepping into bigger roles is that they wait to feel confident before they trust themselves.

But confidence usually comes after the action.

It grows when you make the decision, have the conversation, back yourself, and learn along the way.

You don’t need to have every answer to be a great leader. You need the self-trust to keep moving forward, even when things feel uncertain.

Save this for the days when you need the reminder, or share it with a leader who might need to hear it.

Stepping into a leadership role can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time.

A lot of newly promoted leaders assume they should feel confident straight away. They think they need to have all the answers, make perfect decisions, and prove they were the right person for the role.

But leadership is something you grow into.

The biggest shifts often happen when you stop trying to prove yourself and start trusting yourself.

As an executive leadership coach, I work with leaders who are navigating bigger responsibilities, difficult decisions, and the uncertainty that comes with stepping into a new level of leadership.

If you’re a newly promoted leader and you’re finding the transition challenging, send me a message. I’d love to chat.

It's easy to assume you need another qualification, another promotion, or a few more years of experience before you're ready.

But sometimes what you really need is a different perspective.

I've seen leaders with years of experience realise they were already capable of far more than they gave themselves credit for. Once they started recognising the value they already brought, they approached opportunities with much more clarity and confidence.

If this resonates with you, send me a DM. I'd be happy to chat about how executive coaching could support you. 🤍