Sarah Huntley | career - change Coach, business development coach & Mountain Leader
Sarah helps ambitious professionals make meaningful changes in their careers, businesses and lives.
With over 15 years of experience in psychology, coaching and entrepreneurship, Sarah works with people who are ready for change but need greater clarity, confidence and direction to move forward. Whether that's navigating a career transition, building a business or rethinking what success looks like, her approach combines psychological insight, practical strategy and a healthy dose of challenge to turn ideas into action.
Alongside her private coaching practice, Sarah works within the UK high-performance sport system, supporting elite athletes with career development, transitions and preparing for life beyond sport.
A qualified Mountain Leader with a passion for adventure, Sarah also brings the outdoors into her work. She believes that stepping away from the everyday can create space for fresh perspectives, better decisions and meaningful change.
Through one-to-one coaching, workshops and outdoor experiences, Sarah helps people build careers and businesses that are not only successful, but genuinely work for the lives they want to lead.
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Outside of coaching, you'll usually find me in the mountains, exploring somewhere new or heading into the sea. Adventure is a big part of my life, and I believe stepping away from the everyday often gives us the space to see things differently.
Ultimately, my work is about helping people get unstuck, make confident decisions and build careers, businesses and lives that are successful on their own terms.
my story
Growing up on a small farm in Sussex sparked a lifelong love of the outdoors and a curiosity about what helps people thrive. Since then, I've spent over 15 years supporting hundreds of people, from Olympic and Paralympic athletes to business owners, leaders and professionals, to navigate challenges, embrace change and achieve their goals.
Today, I bring together my experience in performance psychology, coaching and entrepreneurship to help ambitious people create meaningful change. Whether that's navigating a career change, building a successful business or finding a better way to balance ambition with the life they want to lead.
My approach combines psychological insight, honest conversations and practical strategies to help people challenge their thinking, build confidence and turn ideas into action.
a little bit about
SARAH
After university, Sarah expanded her expertise by training as a Sports Massage Therapist. This opened doors into elite-level cycling, where she supported athletes such as Dame Sarah Storey and Drops Pro-Cycling, travelling internationally with the team on the UCI World Tour. Working so closely with high performers reignited her drive to merge physical performance with psychological resilience.
In 2017, she co-founded Centre10 alongside Olympic performance coach Charlie Unwin, creating evidence-based sports psychology training for coaches and athletes across the UK and beyond. Building on her coaching experience, Sarah launched Inner Chill Coaching in 2018. What began as one-to-one support for athletes soon evolved into strategic coaching for teams, clubs, schools, and entrepreneurs.
Combining performance psychology, coaching and business experience, Sarah has helped hundreds of clients navigate career changes, grow successful businesses, build confidence and achieve meaningful goals. Her approach combines psychological insight with practical strategies to help people overcome challenges and create success on their own terms.
Alongside one-to-one career and business coaching, Sarah supports leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate teams with leadership, communication, resilience and sustainable performance.
A qualified Mountain Leader and founder of Big Sky Adventures, Sarah also creates outdoor experiences that help people step away from everyday demands, gain fresh perspectives and reconnect with what matters most.
my clients
I work with ambitious professionals who know something needs to change but aren't quite sure how to make it happen.
Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, considering a completely new direction, thinking about starting a business or already running one and ready to take it further, I can help.
Combining performance psychology, mindset coaching and practical strategy, I help you get clear on what you want, overcome what's holding you back and take confident steps towards a career or business that works for you.
What people are saying
“I worked with Sarah to structure and grow my coaching business while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. Her unique blend of business coaching, wellbeing, and accountability pushed me just enough for real growth. Since working together, I now have a clear plan, renewed motivation, and more confidence in my results - achieving maximum impact for my clients without burning out. Sarah’s support has been transformative for both my business and how I live. She is a true game-changer.”
diana, coaching client
louise, retreat guest
"It was a truly incredible week and something that will stay with me forever. I've not laughed so much in a long time. A week dedicated to myself, surrounded by beautiful places, wonderful people, moments of stillness, and the most incredible food."
"A transformative retreat that helped me reconnect with myself, gave me confidence I'd forgotten I had, and reminded me to prioritise my own wellbeing. Every detail, from the hikes and cosy accommodation to the food and coaching, was exceptional."
joanne, retreat guest
"Our first retreat with Sarah was incredible. Everything was so thoughtfully planned, the food was amazing, and we met such a lovely group of people. I enjoyed it so much I've already booked another."
Cara, retreat guest
"The whole experience exceeded every expectation. It reminded me how important it is to make time for myself without feeling guilty, spend more time outdoors, and connect with brilliant people. I came home feeling lighter, calmer and re-energised."
wayne, retreat guest
In 2024, I qualified as a Mountain Leader. I love the mental and physical challenge of hiking in the wilds of England, Scotland, and Wales — it’s my kind of reset.
I kicked off my equestrian career working for British event rider William Fox-Pitt. My first 5* event was grooming at Burghley in 2008, where William took both 1st and 2nd place — not a bad start!
I’m half English, half Dutch, and hold dual nationality with the UK and Australia — my mum was born in the Netherlands but raised in Perth, Western Australia.
In 2018, I was part of a successful English Channel relay swim — we made it from England to France in just under 15 hours!
