HOW I CAN HELP

I provide inspiring and supportive career, leadership and returner coaching to talented women, either directly or via their employers; helping them unlock their professional potential and grow happy and successful careers. I also work collaboratively with people-centric organisations to help them cultivate colourful and inclusive workplace cultures where the best people - even parents! - will do their best work, now and in the future.

HELLO

Shine Brighter Consulting was founded by me, Sarah Clarke, in 2016.

I have worked in the fields of employee engagement, coaching and organisational and talent development for nearly 2 decades and am fascinated by and passionate about the professional potential of people - in particular women! I am proud to have led the team that achieved the #1 ranking in The Sunday Times Best Companies to work for listings for 2015 and 2016. My profound interest in personalities and human potential was confirmed when I qualified as a strengths and performance coach over 12 years ago. I am also certified to conduct MBTI, Hogan and Gallup’s CliftonStrengths psychometric assessments which I use throughout my coaching practise. Before becoming a freelance coach and consultant, I worked at several fast-paced and dynamic organisations, each one with their own unique and vibrant culture. All of these companies epitomise innovation, passion and creativity and these values have helped shape my own work philosophy. Originally from Nottingham, I now live in Buckinghamshire with my husband and two young daughters.
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Testimonials

The full versions of these testimonials can be found in the ABOUT section of the website.

It was evident throughout her time with us that she has a valuable mix of the necessary experience, intellectual rigour, and genuine passion to deliver high impact practical interventions that really make a difference. I would not hesitate to recommend her to any business looking to move forward in this area.
Jonathan Gill

Jonathan Gill

COO - MJ Mapp Ltd

Sarah has been Fantastic – with a capital F! Her cocktail of psychometric analysis and professional guidance, without ever actually forcing an opinion has been invaluable.
Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson

Managing Director & Founder - FEEL Communications

Sarah is so passionate and engaged with your story that her energy alone fires you up and her experience and insight will definitely inspire you. I'm recommending the course to everyone I know at the moment!
Emma Young

Emma Young

Director - The Responsible Business Company

I decided to work with Sarah to help guide me through that process … and boy am I pleased I did! Sarah has helped me work through the fog to gain clarity and pick through what it is that makes me tick and ultimately happy at work.
Ali Brathwaite

Ali Brathwaite

Marketing Director

This week's exercises have been really enlightening and empowering! I have a much better understanding of myself, what I'm great at and what is important to me.
Sophie Allard

Sophie Allard

Marketing & Leadership Consultant

Essentially I have rediscovered what makes me unique, what I excel at and how I can build more of this in to my role – which equates to a win win situation!
Sarah Burgess

Sarah Burgess

Insurance Team Leader

The help, support and guidance you’ve given me to help unpick the massively confusing state of head / career / what it is I am good at / what it is I want to do, has been just fantastic. Thank you SO much.
Lou Prior

Lou Prior

Director & Founder - Prior PR

Sarah is so wonderful at getting you to focus upon your strengths and I feel that with her help I will find the thing I truly want to do with my career (advice I should’ve had years ago!).
Amy Warren

Amy Warren

On a Career Break

A fantastic session with wonderful women, thought provoking, interesting, and with fab, relevant and engaging content.
Holly Garbett

Holly Garbett

Marketing & Sales Leader

Approachable, informed and warm – three of my favourite traits in a human and colleague!
Joanna Watts

Joanna Watts

Founder - &Also

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