Sarah J. L. Higgins

Sarah J. L. Higgins has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Sarah J. L. began their career in 2003 at The Oval Group as Group HR Director, where they played a vital role in creating and implementing the HR strategy that led to significant business growth. Sarah J. L. also mentored and coached senior leaders and developed leadership development programs.

In 2008, Sarah joined Clockwise Credit Union as a Non-Executive Director, serving until 2016. During this time, they contributed to the organization's governance and decision-making processes.

In 2011, they became a Partner at BlueGrain, an Organization Development advisor, where they worked until 2019. Sarah J. L. also started their own business called We Love Leadership, where they served as a Leadership Coach and Author, offering their expertise to individuals and organizations seeking personal and professional growth.

Sarah worked as an Associate Leadership Consultant at Harvey Nash from 2014 to 2018. In this role, they provided leadership assessment and development services to senior and C-suite level executives in a variety of industries.

From 2019 to 2020, they worked as a Part-Time Lecturer at De Montfort University, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students.

Sarah also has experience in the public sector, serving as a Lay Member for the Employment Tribunals at the UK Ministry of Justice since 2002. This role involves adjudicating in employment disputes.

Since 2013, they have been an Approved Supplier as a Coach Support Specialist at UK Sport, supporting athletes and coaches in their personal and professional development.

In 2013, they joined the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as an HR Experience Assessor, assessing experienced HR practitioners who want to become professional members and evaluating their HR achievements against industry standards.

Sarah is also a Board Trustee at Lamp Charity, a position they have held since 2020.

Overall, Sarah J. L. Higgins has a strong background in leadership coaching, HR assessment, organizational development, and strategic HR management. Sarah J. L.'swork experience spans both the private and public sectors, demonstrating their versatility and expertise in various professional contexts.

Sarah J. L. Higgins attended De Montfort University from 1993 to 1996, where they studied Business Studies. Throughout their career, they obtained various certifications and qualifications. In 2007, they became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD). In the same year, they also became a Qualified Practitioner in NLP through INLPTA. In 2010, they obtained the qualification of Qualified Practitioner in MBTI from OPP. In 2011, they achieved an ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring from the Institute of Leadership and Management, as well as a Masters Level Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching from the University of West England - Bristol Business School. Additionally, in 2011, they became a Qualified Practitioner in Hogan Assessments through Advanced People Strategies. In 2013, they attained the Qualified Practitioner in Hogan Assessments certification. Finally, in 2023, they earned the Hogan Assessments Certification from Hogan Assessments and The Six Types of Working Genius Certification from The Six Types of Working Genius. Sarah is also a member of the International Coaching Federation and holds the ICF Member Badge, but the specific date of obtaining this membership is not mentioned.