HELLO,
I’M SADIA GHAZANFAR

A Women’s Leadership Coach, Career Mentor, and Business Owner.

My mission is to help women rise, because the world needs our care, commitment, and compassion.

For much of my career, I felt alone and weighed down by self-doubt.
I worked hard to climb the ladder to a leadership role—a position I thought I would love. But when I arrived, I faced the unique challenges women often encounter in leadership and felt the pressure to prove myself in ways that left me overworked and overwhelmed. Instead of fulfillment, I felt disconnected, stressed, and isolated.

I know how you feel, because I’ve been there.

I’ve carried the weight of imposter syndrome, the worry that I wasn’t good enough. I’ve navigated career challenges, avoided tough conversations, and felt the fear of sharing struggles, worried it could impact my progression. I’ve experienced burnout, career changes, and redundancy. I understand how overwhelming and stressful these moments can be.

Courage comes first.
Confidence follows.

Slay Your Dragons exists to support women through these challenges. I believe every woman deserves a safe, supportive space to explore her fears, doubts, and ambitions - especially within systems that may not be designed to uplift her.

Through my journey in corporate leadership, running a business, and coaching women worldwide, I’ve learned how to quiet my inner critic, overcome imposter feelings, and step boldly into roles I once thought were beyond me. In my work, I champion courage before confidence, helping women take meaningful steps forward even when self-doubt shows up.

My mission is to help you do the same - slaying your inner dragons, moving beyond people-pleasing, perfectionism, and procrastination, so you can step fully into your potential.

It’s not easy, but it’s possible. I’m here to support you every step of the way as you build the courage to become who you’re meant to be..

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“The biggest battle we have is with our own fear, self-doubt, and indecision. These 'dragons' kill many dreams.

Let’s slay your dragons together!”

Sadia Ghazanfar

My Core Values

COURAGE

I believe in choosing courage over comfort. By taking bold action, facing self-doubt, and stepping into the unknown, women can move beyond fear, embrace their inner critic, and open the space to grow, lead, and thrive.

COMPASSION

My approach is rooted in understanding - helping women overcome internal barriers by meeting them where they are, without judgment. Compassion creates an environment where personal growth can flourish.

CELEBRATION

I believe in honouring every win, big or small, and celebrating each step of the journey. Celebration isn’t just about the final success, it’s about recognising the growth along the way and empowering women to acknowledge their progress with pride.

My Approach

I believe you are already enough, just as you are.
My integrative, whole-person approach helps you cultivate the courage, clarity, and
confidence to lead yourself and take control of your career.

Courage to Step Forward

We uncover and confront the internal barriers that sabotage you (self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism, to name a few) and develop the courage and commitment to face them, together.

Compassion to Grow

Nurturing yourself is key to growth. We’ll work on developing self-compassion and practising emotional regulation. You’ll learn how to quiet your inner critic and treat yourself with the same kindness and empathy you show others.

Celebrate Every Win

As you continue to grow and step into your power, we’ll focus on celebrating your wins—both big and small along the way. This reinforces positive momentum, helping you recognise your progress and amplify your confidence for continued success.

My Credentials & Experience:

+ Affiliate Practitioner & Scholar at the University of Michigan

+ Professional Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

+ Certified Transformational Coach

+ Certified Mental Fitness Coach by Positive Intelligence

+ Trained Facilitator in Tara Mohr's Playing Big Tools

+ BA(Hons) Business Studies, University of the West of England

+ With over a decade of operational leadership experience, I’ve navigated the complex and unique challenges women face in the workplace.

+ As a bi-cultural woman, I bring an intersectional lens to my work — blending insights across gender, identity, wellbeing, and professional growth. I create spaces where nervous system regulation is prioritised, so women can build emotional resilience and lasting confidence.

+ Having personally experienced career transitions, redundancy, burnout, and the leap into starting my own business, I deeply understand the uncertainty and self-doubt that can arise. I use that insight to support women in navigating their own transitions with clarity, courage, and compassion.

+ I have regular supervision and mentoring to ensure safe and ethical coaching practice

+ I’m an ICF member committed to upholding their code of ethics which means you’re in safe hands

+ I’ve completed courses in trauma-aware coaching, positive psychology, coaching for grief, loss and uncertainty, group coaching and somatic practices to offer a holistic and integrative approach to your personal and professional growth

Something a little personal...

Fact 01

I love the process of transformation: people, pottery and pickling.
Fact 02

I grew up immersed in Sufism. I’m a spiritual seeker and love all things mysticism. In my practice, I weave together ancient wisdom and modern science.
Fact 03

Being in nature, especially close to trees, is my happy place. Nature and green spaces ground me and nourish my soul.
Fact 04

I'm learning to play the bass guitar.
It’s a humbling experience as an adult learner!

Community Care, Matters

I firmly believe that education is the gateway to empowerment. Empowered women create positive ripples within families, communities, companies AND society at large.

Partnering with community interest companies (CIC) to make my work accessible to historically underserved communities, matters to me. I’ve collaborated with Beyond The Mix in Bristol and Mioë Creative Productions in Swansea.

If you’re interested in exploring collaboration opportunities, please get in touch!

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