Professional Profile:

Sabine Smith is a former global PMO and professional services leader with two decades of experience leading global teams across five continents in financial services and technology sectors. Drawing on her leadership background and 1000+ hours of executive coaching, she partners with senior leaders to build leadership confidence, strengthen executive presence, navigate complexity, and lead high-performing, inclusive teams. She works with executives across industries and is sought out by high-achieving women and leaders of color navigating environments where they may be “the only” or part of the few.

Key Executive Coaching Expertise:

• Coaches executives through restructuring to stabilize teams, strengthen political savvy and peer relationships, and boost cohesion and productivity, often leading to promotion
• Guides executives through critical role transitions, clarifying leadership identity, expanding influence, and navigating complex organizational dynamics
• Elevates VP / SVP leaders’ strategic scope by strengthening C-suite and board relationships, increasing visibility, and empowering teams to own operational execution
• Enables leaders to strengthen executive presence and influence through refined communication, stronger stakeholder credibility, and clarity under pressure
• Equips leaders to develop emotionally intelligent leadership practices that improve decision-making, collaboration, and team effectiveness

Education and Credentials:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Executive Certified Coach, Quantum Endeavors™,  Certified Neuroscience & Relational Trauma Coach (NCRT)
• BA, Organizational Behavior & Communications, New York University
• PMP; McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program; Prosci Change Practitioner; Certified ScrumMaster
• Certifications: Leadership Circle Profile 360; StandOut Strengths; Positive Intelligence; Leadership Practices Inventory 360

Coaching Approach:

Sabine draws on her experience leading global teams and driving organizational change to help executives navigate complexity with greater confidence, collaboration, and influence. She creates a supportive but challenging coaching environment where leaders surface blind spots, shift patterns of behavior, and translate insight into measurable impact.