Achieve Profound Change, Clarity, & Lasting Legacy.
Confidential, highly effective, and trusted by clients worldwide.
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Fellow of the Institute of ActuariesQualified, EMCC accredited coach
Choose Your Path to Clarity
Explore the pathway most aligned with your current focus. Our support is tailored, discreet, and designed for clarity and transformation.
Specialised Support: strengthening key relationships & impacts from neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism) and resolving deep-seated blockers to moving forward.
Private Clients & Principals Journey Information
For Private Clients, Founders & Principals
Clarity, legacy and transitions, without noise.
You’ve substantial success. Now, you navigate the complexities of what comes next: succession, enduring impact, evolving identity, and lasting legacy. We help high-performing individuals and families gain profound clarity around what matters most, ensuring decisions resonate across generations.
You may be:
- Contemplating the sale of a business or restructuring family wealth.
- Exploring impactful philanthropy and aligning its structure and strategy with your values.
- Facing a generational handover or stewardship of wealth for heirs.
How we help:
- Confidential, values-led discussions that reveal guiding purpose and find clear direction.
- Structured transition plans grounded in identity and clarity.
- A trusted, external sounding board for sensitive decisions.
Values Clarification Toolkit
A foundational step to align your actions with your deepest priorities. Access a complimentary toolkit to begin this exploration yourself, or contact your advisor or coach for access to our more insightful and more rapid Values Compass.
Highlights from client sessions
Defining Philanthropic Legacy
Challenge: A principal wished to establish a significant philanthropic legacy but struggled to define their focus and a structure for maximum impact and personal meaning.
Outcome: Through clarifying their values and strategic counsel, they established a clear mission for their foundation and specification for an aligned and robust governance structure. They were confident their legacy would be meaningful and enduring, supporting impactful projects aligned with their values.
Navigating a Major Career & Life Transition
Challenge: A senior leader in geospatial data felt unfulfilled and contemplated a significant career shift alongside personal changes. They were unsure of the path, potential risks and benefits it involved, and which organisations to consider joining.
Outcome: They identified a new path aligned with their core values and skills, developed a comprehensive transition plan, and successfully moved into a fulfilling new chapter, in a new organisation with renewed purpose.
Corporate & Government Leaders Journey Information
For Corporate & Organisational Leaders
Strategic Clarity for High-Stakes Outcomes.
Leading at scale can feel isolating. Whether you're pivoting a team, guiding cultural change, or facing high-stakes decisions—our coaching brings strategic insight, discretion, and clarity.
You may be:
- Preparing your leadership team for growth or transformation.
- Facing ambiguity around mergers, restructuring, or vision alignment.
- Seeking outside perspective without internal politics.
How we help:
- Executive coaching grounded in practical strategy.
- Tools for team alignment and courageous leadership.
- Safe space to reflect and reframe, to decide and act.
Organisational Credentials
Request an overview of our approach and experience supporting corporate and public sector leaders.
Request CredentialsHighlights from client sessions
Resilient Leadership & Effective Challenge
Challenge: A new director needed to become more resilient and able to speak up and challenge effectively within a complex organisational structure.
Outcome: Through coaching that surfaced inner voices and developed explicit responses, the director significantly enhanced their confidence and ability to contribute strategically, leading to improved team dynamics and decision-making.
Values-Driven Career Pivot for National MD
Challenge: A National MD of a large, growing private company faced a critical career decision, weighing a lucrative offer to stay against a desire to strike out independently.
Outcome: By focusing on core values rather than purely financial incentives, the MD made the decision to leave with confidence, successfully launching their own venture aligned with their personal and professional aspirations.
Legacy & Impact in a Finance-Focused Environment
Challenge: An SVP in a social organisation aimed to achieve significant social mobility impact but struggled to articulate and implement this vision within an environment primarily focused on financial metrics.
Outcome: The SVP clarified how to translate their desired legacy into actionable strategies, effectively communicating the value of social impact initiatives and aligning them with broader organisational goals.
Significant Changes And Challenges Journey Information
For Personal Change or Challenges
You're Successful on the Outside. But Something Feels Stuck.
Many high-achievers reach a point where the next step feels unclear, or where external success masks internal misalignment. Whether it’s imposter syndrome, career drift, personal crossroads, or a feeling of being stuck, we offer structured, discreet coaching to help you understand, realign, and move forward with conviction.
You may be:
- Questioning what success really means to you.
- Managing imposter syndrome or constant self-doubt.
- Navigating loss, transitions, or internal conflict.
How we help:
- Personalised coaching that blends structure with humanity.
- A non-judgmental space to surface insights and action.
- Toolkits and frameworks to regain momentum with purpose.
Highlights from client sessions
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Uncertainty
Challenge: A professional experienced rapid promotions but battled significant imposter syndrome and insecurity, hindering their leadership effectiveness.
Outcome: Through coaching focused on identifying key values and reframing self-perception, the client developed greater confidence, learned to speak from a place of authenticity, and embraced their leadership role with conviction.
Navigating Sensitive Family Dynamics (ADHD Context)
Challenge: Prominent members of a conservative religious community faced distress and uncertainty when their child came out, further complicated by ADHD-related communication challenges within the family.
Outcome: Coaching provided a safe space to explore conflicting values and emotions, develop effective communication strategies sensitive to ADHD, and navigate the situation with greater understanding, compassion, and family cohesion.
Addressing Feelings of Inadequacy as a Parent
Challenge: A parent felt consistently inadequate and overwhelmed in managing the challenges associated with their child, impacting family well-being.
Outcome: Through targeted coaching and practical strategies, the parent gained a deeper understanding of themselves and their child. They developed realistic benchmarks, effective support systems, and fostered a more positive and empowering home environment. These also significantly reduced their stress and self-judgment, improving their sense of self and awareness.
Perspectives from Partners
Highlights from client journeys, illustrating the process and outcomes of our confidential partnerships. Reproduced here with clients' permission.
Frameworks for Thoughtful Action
Explore established principles and tools that inform our conversations, enhanced by us and tailored to support your thinking and progress at the highest levels. These are applied flexibly to help you uncover insights and build actionable strategies.
Values Clarification And Insight
An online, faster, and more insightful version of the standard values exercise, with additional premium proprietary modules. For select clients these will be further customised..
Done with your trained advisor or coach, this creates a solid foundation that helps you unlock, and align your decisions with, what matters most to you.
Trends, Quality Decisions, and Clear Next Steps
Our tools, supported by your advisor or coach, provide deeper practical insights, facilitate your forward planning and accountability, and help you take decisions with confidence.
All in alignment with your identified priorities and values.
Further resources, including ADHD-specific guides and leadership training packs for organisations, are available upon request and within specific journey pathways.
About Michael Sher
“I work with people who carry weighty responsibility and face complex personal or leadership decisions.
My role is to offer clarity, structure, and a trusted space for those decisions to unfold.”
EMCC Global Individual Accreditation (EIA) Practitioner
Michael Sher blends strategic precision with human depth. An accredited EMCC coach and Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, he brings a rigorous lens to long-term thinking, risk, and decision-making—tempered by two decades of experience in coaching, leadership development, and education.
His experience includes working with senior level executives as well as high-profile creative and spiritual leaders, business founders, and individuals seeking answers to difficult questions.
Recognised for being a trusted advisor to FSE100 leaders, trustees and CEOs of charities and SMEs, and private clients, Michael has delivered seminars and courses and consulted across the US, UK, Australia and South Africa.
Michael is particularly sought out in moments requiring absolute discretion: succession planning, family complexity, high-stakes decisions, or leadership under pressure. Based in London, he works with clients globally—both in person and virtually.
Why Choose Sherborne? Our Core Principles
At Sherborne, our approach is built on a foundation of principles that ensure deep trust, actionable insights, and lasting impact for our clients.
Discretion
An utterly safe and confidential space allows surfacing of your most sensitive challenges and most noble values.
Conviction
Aligning with your values allows you to make decisions with confidence and assurance.
Clarity
Cutting through complexity allows you to recognise and decide on paths forward, with outcomes that matter to you.
Legacy
The highest, enduring realisation of your values is built on a legacy of outcomes from decisions that matter.
Trusted By
FTSE100 & SMEs (UK, US, AUS)
- Energy sector
- Finance sector
- Tech sector
- Business services
Public Sector & Charities
- London-based
- UK-wide
- International
Education
- Global Professional body
- Private and public schools (SA & UK)
Individuals & Families
- Legacy
- Life-impacting decisions
- ADHD management
- Imposter syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions
How does your advisory differ from other services?
My advisory is a confidential, forward-looking partnership focused on empowering clients to unlock their own profound insights and solutions for transformational outcomes and legacy building.
While I bring extensive experience and deep thinking to our conversations, the primary aim is to enhance your decision-making and capacity for high-impact action. Mentoring, which I also offer, involves more direct guidance based on my background. Therapy typically addresses deeper emotional patterns and past experiences.
My approach provides a discreet, thinking partnership for accomplished individuals facing important junctures, focusing on leveraging your unique strengths to achieve your desired future and enduring impact.
I'm already in therapy. How is coaching different, and can they work together?
This is an excellent question. While both provide a supportive, confidential space, they serve different purposes. Therapy often focuses on healing and understanding the past to improve present well-being. Coaching is primarily forward-looking and action-oriented. It focuses on your present situation and future aspirations, helping you design strategies, build skills, and take concrete steps to achieve your goals.
The two can be highly complementary. Many clients find that the self-awareness gained in therapy can be powerfully channelled into actionable strategies in coaching. We will always work ethically and respectfully alongside any therapeutic work you are undertaking.
How is progress or success measured in an engagement?
We begin by clearly defining what success looks like for you, in tangible and meaningful terms where possible, focusing on clarity, leadership effectiveness, and legacy objectives.
We regularly review progress against these bespoke objectives. Adapted frameworks can be used if appropriate, looking at engagement, insights gained, shifts in thinking and leadership, application of new frameworks, and ultimately, the concrete, enduring outcomes achieved in your personal, professional, and philanthropic spheres.
The emphasis is on ensuring our work delivers clear and significant value to you and your legacy.
What can I expect from an initial, confidential discussion?
You can expect a private, focused conversation where we can explore your current situation, your objectives, and any specific challenges you're facing, with the utmost discretion.
It's an opportunity for you to understand my approach and for us to mutually determine if there's a strong basis for a confidential partnership. There is no commitment implied by this initial discussion.
I'm not entirely sure what my goals are. Can coaching still help me?
Absolutely. In fact, many clients begin their journey with a general feeling of being 'stuck' or knowing that something needs to change, without a clear objective in mind. A core part of our initial work is to create a space where you can explore your situation without pressure. We help you cut through the noise to identify the core challenges and opportunities, bringing clarity and focus to what you truly want to achieve. The goal-setting itself is often the first breakthrough.
My situation is extremely sensitive. How is confidentiality guaranteed?
Discretion is the bedrock of our practice. We understand that our clients—be they in enterprise, government, or private life—operate in high-stakes environments where privacy is non-negotiable. All engagements are governed by rigorous ethical standards and absolute confidentiality. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are available and welcomed. Our purpose is to create an "utterly safe space" where you can explore your most sensitive challenges with complete peace of mind, knowing your information is fully protected.
How do I know if coaching is the right approach for me right now?
That's a crucial question. Coaching is a powerful, forward-looking process aimed at helping you gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and achieve specific personal or professional goals. It differs from therapy, which often explores past experiences to improve present well-being, and from mentoring, which typically involves direct guidance from someone with specific experience.
Coaching is most effective when you are ready to actively engage in self-reflection, explore new perspectives, and commit to taking action. If you're feeling stuck, facing a significant decision, or aiming for growth but are unsure of the next steps, coaching can provide the structure and support you need.
To help you explore this further, we invite you to read our detailed guide: 'The Right Moment: When Coaching Isn't Right for You—And When It Is.'
What is the typical duration of an engagement?
Engagements are bespoke and tailored to your unique needs. While there is no fixed duration, many clients find a 12-week journey to be highly effective for achieving significant clarity and making substantial progress.
What is the investment for your advisory and mentorship services?
The investment is determined following our initial discussion, once we have a clear understanding of the scope and nature of your bespoke requirements and the transformational outcomes you seek.
As a guide, individual programs typically start from £250 per session. Comprehensive family office engagements or advisory retainers are scoped individually based on complexity and duration. I would be pleased to provide a tailored proposal after our initial confidential conversation.
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Whether you're exploring ideas, navigating change, or seeking trusted counsel—we welcome confidential enquiries.
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Private Client Portal
Existing private clients are now requested to use their encoded snapshot codes for enhanced discretion and data protection.
All clients onboarded from April 2025 will automatically be on this standard.
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Privacy & Governance
Privacy Policy
Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. Sherborne Coaching, Mentoring and Consulting is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in compliance with applicable regulations including GDPR. We collect and use personal information solely for the purpose of providing our services, responding to enquiries, and maintaining our professional relationship. This may include your name, contact details, and information relevant to your coaching or advisory needs. Any data we have is stored securely and is not shared with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law. You have the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of your personal data. Note that we retain as little personal data as possible and do not use cookies for tracking or analytics.
Terms of Service
Outcomes: Objectives and expectations, as well as methods of accountability, may be agreed between us. You acknowledge that the pace and degree of achievement is likely to be affected by circumstances both within and beyond our control and is not guaranteed.
Fees: Fees are payable no less than 48 hours in advance of booked sessions, where applicable. The actual fees and payment terms paid will be agreed between us.
Term: there is no minimum or maximum term. You may cancel our engagement at any time.
Cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds: No fees will be refunded on cancellation. Full session fees are due on cancellation or rescheduling within 48 hours of the agreed date and time.
Waiver and amendment: We may, on occasion and at our sole discretion, temporarily amend these terms or waive some of them (such as cancellation terms), for your benefit. You agree that such changes will not be deemed a change
No qualifications: You acknowledge that we do not warrant we have any qualifications other than those we notify you of, in writing, during the term of our coaching engagement.
Agreement: You agree that you accept these terms by engaging with us through any medium, including voice, messaging services, this website, our bespoke tools, or other method as applies,
Deemed source for records: in the event we need to refer to records (e.g. of communications), our records will prevail over any others should there be any differences.
Law and costs: You agree that our engagement will be governed by the law of England and Wales and that we will use arbitration as a first step to address any disputes. You agree to bear the entire cost of our legal and arbitration fees, and that the maximum liability we shall have to you shall be limited to the total fees you have paid us.
Professional support: By taking our services, particularly in regard to specialised situations, you warrant that you have, or can access, any relevant support from qualified medical or other professionals as appropriate for your situation.
Non-replacement of support: You acknowledge that we do not hold ourselves out to be a replacement for such professional support.
Other terms: Such other terms as we agree with you will only be effective if agreed in writing, or by other such acceptable record, such as email or Whatsapp message.