About Me
Hi, I’m Sahil
I studied Philosophy and Economics at Cardiff University but after graduating, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I worked as a teaching assistant in a high school, but I still felt stuck because I was afraid to commit to something because I had always chosen the safe and easy path. Didn’t know what I wanted to commit to long term. Didn’t have the vision or courage.
Eventually, I gave myself the time and space to figure out what I truly wanted. Now, I’m building a business I love, working with people, and doing meaningful work.
I’ve completed over 250 hours of coaching and I’m an ICF accredited coach. Every step of this journey has reinforced my belief that people thrive when they have clarity, focus and the right tools to manage their time and energy. And with the right support we can achieve even greater things than we can imagine.
Background
Beyond coaching, I love people. I’m endlessly curious about who they are, how they think, and what makes them tick. I could sit in a café for hours just observing, but more often than not, I’ll strike up a conversation. It’s the same reason I love reading, movies, music, and learning new things - there’s always another perspective to explore.
I also spent eight years living in Kenya, where I got to experience a completely different way of life. Mombasa, where I lived was beautiful and as a young person it shaped how i feel. How kindness and gratitude and helping being present are part of my values. Right now, I’m learning Polish, which is both challenging and fun. I love acting - I used to do LAMDA and was on stage and behind it as well, and while I don’t seek being the center of attention, I love the energy of being on stage.
2024 was the best year of my life. I started my business, met incredible people, travelled more, and stepped out of my safety net. Before that, I worked throughout university to pay my way, I worked at at Big Yellow Storage - a company that put people first, which made all the difference. During COVID, my team became a second family.
As for books, I carry Why Has Nobody Ever Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith everywhere I go. And every year, I reread A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. It breaks my heart every time, but it also makes it bigger and me, more human.
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.”
Steve Jobs
What My Clients Say
I found it surprisingly and powerfully helpful
“I had the chance to pursue coaching and decided to go ahead without a strong vision for how it should progress or what I should look to get out of it. From this starting point I found it surprisingly and powerfully helpful, and Sahil was great at giving me the space to ease into the sessions and draw something useful from them.
After the period of coaching, I have retained an active focus on my goals and the wider project of my life, something I did not have before, and my understanding of myself has deepened and stayed stronger in the months since.”
Sahil is a very professional coach that was able to unlock issues of self-doubt in my head that I had not previously discussed
“When we first met, I didn’t know what I wanted to work on until we spoke and I went away and asked myself the question, What have I been procrastinating on? It then became clear that one of the biggest issues facing me professionally was to progress my professional assessment application to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist with the CIAT/ATR. Before going through the coaching, I had self-doubt concerning the not having enough of the right experience to progress this application, even though I have been working in the industry for 26 years.
Sahil is a very professional coach that was able to unlock issues of self-doubt in my head that I had not previously discussed. He asked questions in a probing but gentle manner which helped me unlock these thoughts and deal with the reality. I would have had great difficulty in completing the professional assessment application, had we not had a coaching relationship. I would have no trouble in recommending him to friends or colleagues.”
I feel that I’m a better person whenever I have contact with him
“I’ve known Sahil for around three years. When we met, I was starting a new role as HR Director and wanted to work on my visibility at an executive level.
What I really appreciated in our coaching was Sahil’s calmness and presence. I’m quite an energetic person and he helped me slow down, be more present and make space for reflection.
One of the things I still use today is what we started every session with taking a moment to breathe, calm down and reset. I now use this before important meetings and executive committee discussions, and it really makes a difference.
My colleagues can see the change. I’ve slowed down, I’m more present, and I feel more composed in how I work.
I would absolutely recommend Sahil. It was a great relationship, a very good atmosphere and it really helped me change how I show up in both work and life. I feel I’m a better person whenever I have contact with him.”
Having someone external to speak to gave me a different perspective - feedback outside of my own thinking.
“Sahil has been giving me coaching and guidance, supporting me with my intentions, plans, and goals.
One of the biggest things that helped me was accountability. When we shared my goals and checked in on progression, it helped me rediscover where I currently am, remind myself where I’m trying to get to, and refocus.
Having someone external to speak togave me a different perspective - feedback outside of my own thinking. That was really helpful for regaining momentum and drive when I needed it.
Having that support meant I could move forward faster than I would have on my own.
At the end of the day, I also realised I’m responsible for my own progress. Coaching doesn’t do it for you, but it does fuel the fire and helps you move further than you would alone.
One of the lasting takeaways for me is that I don’t have to do everything independently. I used to think I had to do things on my own, but actually sharing progress, sharing ideas, and having that support system speeds things up and helps you stay focused.
If someone is thinking about coaching with Sahil, I’d say: do it. Give it a chance. I wasn’t fully convinced at first, but I only found it beneficial.
He’s understanding, empathetic, and gives feedback you might not get yourself. ”
If someone is thinking about coaching with Sahil, I’d say go for it
“We started coaching after I had just been evicted from the stables I was renting. I run a therapeutic riding business and at the time we had to find a new base quickly while still trying to keep everything going for our clients and horses.
Around that time, I heard about Sahil through a friend and started coaching.
What I felt stuck on wasn’t just one decision - it was the whole thing. It was such a huge rebuild that I felt overwhelmed and unsure whether I was building something long-term or just going to give up. I needed help trusting the process and breaking everything down.
The coaching really helped me do that. I’m very much a list person, and we worked on simplifying things and breaking everything into small, manageable steps. I started using journaling in a simple way - just listing positives and negatives - and over time it helped shift my thinking and stop me getting stuck in overwhelm.
The accountability also made a big difference. I looked forward to the sessions because it gave me space to reflect, check in, and make sure I was actually moving forward rather than staying stuck in the same place.
Two years on, the business is now fully running again. We’ve expanded, brought in more horses, and built new programmes. It’s grown far beyond where we started.
On a personal level, the biggest shift is that I’ve learned to put myself first. I used to feel guilty when I didn’t finish everything, but now I understand that it’s okay to prioritise, to rest and to do things at the right time instead of forcing everything at once. That’s changed both how I work and how I live.
I’ve also made big changes in my wellbeing - I’m more active, I’m healthier and I’m in a much better headspace. I don’t think I would have done that without coaching helping me slow down, reflect, and think differently about myself and my life.
If someone is thinking about coaching with Sahil, I’d say go for it. You just need to come in with an open mind - and if you do, you’ll get a lot out of it.”