With over 35 years of experience spanning UK government and global corporations, Sandra is dedicated to empowering professionals to realise their potential and build meaningful careers. As the Founder of Sandra Johnson UK, she provides impactful coaching and speaking services to help individuals define their expertise, enhance their confidence, and cultivate resilience in the face of change. Sandra is a long-time advocate for diversity, inclusion, and social mobility. She supports individuals in their progression from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles.
Sandra’s own career journey involved balancing family responsibilities with night studies, which led to senior positions such as Head of Communications at the Cabinet Office and Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager at Philip Morris International. Her experience also includes international assignments in India, and she has guided over 150 professionals through significant career transitions. Sandra was appointed a UN Women UK Delegate in 2024 and Judge for the Business Culture Awards, which recognise inclusive and purpose-driven workplace cultures in prominent companies.
She is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Accredited Commercial Specialist, and Accredited Trainer, and regularly delivers engaging keynotes and webinars. Sandra collaborates with organisations like Dods Events and Westminster Insights to develop impactful learning experiences focused on personal growth, confidence, career development, branding, and leadership.
Audiences often describe Sandra’s approach as passionate and driven by purpose. She integrates practical career advice with motivational insights, drawing on her personal story and professional achievements to encourage positive change. If you are seeking an experienced career and personal growth coach and speaker who champions equity, inclusion, and transformation, please reach out.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I really enjoyed your segment at Women into Leadership today. Your speech was so powerful and I can't believe you didn't need powerpoint to deliver it in such an engaging and relatable way! Thank you again for sharing your story, I have learnt a lot!" - Martina, Office of the Public Guardian
"Sandra was a panellist at our International Women’s Day event. Sandra was a great speaker, with so many inspiring stories to tell. She engaged the audience and answered their questions with insight and positivity." - Susanna, HM Revenue & Customs
"Sandra exemplifies professionalism in her approach to our work at Architects for Change (RIBA’s Equality and Diversity Committee) her extensive experience in this area has proved invaluable. Sandra's contributions to issues of strategy and policy are impressive and her natural communication and diplomacy skills make her an absolute pleasure to work with." - Danna, Royal Institute of British Architecture
"Sandra delivered an inspiring and thought provoking session on the importance of mentoring, the role it plays in achieving our goals, and the need to take ownership for our development through reflection and feedback. It was insightful and perfectly pitched for our audience thanks to the briefing and run through sessions we had with Sandra in advance. All attendees found it interesting and valuable." - Claire, Employee Engagement Consultant, XPS Pensions Group
- 2024 - Founded Sandra Johnson UK - Personal Growth, Coaching and Career consultancy
- 2024 - Appointed a UN Women UK Delegate
- 2024 - Judge Panel for the Business Culture Awards
- 2024 - Appointed as a Cabinet Office Government Commercial Function Assessor and Associate Trainer at Westminster Insight and Dods Events Diversity & Inclusion
- 2023 - Led Regulatory Affairs team for UK and Ireland at Philip Morris International
- 2022 - Head of Public Affairs and Policy at Costain Group PLC
- 2021 - Head of Communications and Engagement for the Government Commercial Function.
- 2021 - Directed UK Census 2021 Website Content at the Office for National Statistics.
- 2017 - Led People and Communications at the Home Office Commercial.
- 2016 - Piloted No10 Partnerships for strategic partnerships with government and private sector
- 2015 - Led UK-India Newton-Bhabha Fund with the Indian Government for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- 2012 - Head of Employment and Economy at the Equality and Human Rights Commission
- 2004 - Delivered UK Grants for The National Lottery Community Fund
- 1996 - Delivered Urban and Rural Regeneration projects with Derbyshire County Council
- 1993 - Led the Acorn Project, created 17 new business start-ups with The Prince's Trust
How to hire Sandra Johnson FCMI
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