Executive Leadership
Coaching

Executive coaching for C-suite leaders

Lead with clarity. Perform under pressure. Navigate complexity with confidence

I provide psychologist-led executive coaching for CEOs and C-suite leaders in London and worldwide. Whether you are navigating burnout, experiencing high-stakes friction, reduced focus and performance, or looking to deeply understand your leadership DNA, I offer tailored support—both virtually and face-to-face.

Dr Shabnam Hariri, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

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 30-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

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

Executive resilience and burnout prevention

Executive resilience and sustainable performance under pressure. We help you protect your energy, disconnect from constant pressure, and lead without sacrificing your health or wellbeing.

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Navigating complex relationships and organisational dynamics

Managing the relationships, competing agendas and unwritten rules that shape senior roles. We work on influence, trust, and handling difficult dynamics so you can lead with confidence.

Optimizing for Team Performance and Culture

Identifying behavioural patterns that may be limiting performance. We work on strengthening boardroom relationships, building trust, and creating high-performing teams that actually deliver.

Book a free 30-minute chemistry session

Thirty 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

Email: doctorshabnamhariri@gmail.com

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