Sarah Griffen
Leadership, career and peak performance coach in South Australia
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentNew managersExecutive presence and communicationConflict and difficult conversationsTransitions and new rolesCareer changePromotions and advancementPeak performance at workHigh performers |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | South Australia, Australia |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | ACC credentialed coach, International Coaching Federation; Member, International Coaching Federation; Member, Australian Human Resources Institute; 60+ hours of coach specific training (Level 1 and 2); Masters in Human Resources Management (Organisational Change Management) |
| Practice | Griffen People Solutions |
Sarah Griffen is a leadership, careers and peak performance coach. She works with leaders at all levels, from new managers to experienced executives, and with people planning a career move or change. She has a 20+ year career in People and Culture roles and holds a Masters in Human Resources Management. She coaches clients in the US, UK, Europe and Asia Pacific, and meets in person in South Australia.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps leaders and professionals build impact at work, prepare for their next role, and sustain a high level of performance.
- Becoming a stronger and more impactful leader
- Preparing for a new role or career change
- Learning to manage people better
- Performing at a higher and more sustained level
- Building stronger working relationships
- Resolving conflict at work
- Managing time, self and change
- Building confidence in leading a team
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with leaders at every level, from emerging to experienced. She also coaches career movers and changers who are getting ready for a next role or planning for the longer term. Some clients want to lift their performance at work every day. Many fit more than one of these groups.
How Sarah works
Each engagement is built around the client's needs and usually runs 3 to 12 months. Sessions are structured learning conversations held by phone, Zoom or Teams, or in person in South Australia. Clients set goals, name their strengths and challenges, and take action between sessions. The work ends with a personal pledge to keep learning and acting. Shorter or one off engagements are available on request.
Background and qualifications
Sarah has a 20+ year career in People and Culture roles. She holds a Masters in Human Resources Management with a focus on Organisational Change Management. She is an ACC credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation and has completed 60+ hours of coach specific training at Levels 1 and 2. She is also a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. She keeps up professional development in her areas of specialty. Beyond individual coaching, she offers people and culture solutions to business leaders.
Sarah Griffen pricing
Programs and services
- Bespoke coaching engagement of 3 to 12 months
- One off or short coaching engagements
- Sessions by phone, Zoom or Teams
- In person sessions in South Australia
- People and culture solutions for businesses
Sarah Griffen reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines a 20+ year People and Culture career with coaching and also advises businesses on workforce capability and culture.
Best for leaders and career changers who want a structured 3 to 12 month coaching plan with action between sessions.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Griffen charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $175 to $300 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Griffen help with?
Sarah Griffen helps with becoming a stronger and more impactful leader, preparing for a new role or career change, learning to manage people better and performing at a higher and more sustained level.
Does Sarah Griffen coach online?
Sarah is based in South Australia, Australia. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Sarah Griffen certified?
Sarah Griffen lists: ACC credentialed coach, International Coaching Federation; Member, International Coaching Federation; Member, Australian Human Resources Institute; 60+ hours of coach specific training (Level 1 and 2); Masters in Human Resources Management (Organisational Change Management).
Does Sarah Griffen coach clients outside Australia?
Yes. She coaches people in the US, UK, Europe and Asia Pacific by phone, Zoom or Teams.
How long does a coaching engagement with Sarah last?
Most run 3 to 12 months with regular conversations. Shorter or one off engagements are available on request.
How do I contact Sarah Griffen?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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