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Execution coaching and consulting services

My mission is to support leaders in becoming who their vision requires and to partner with leaders and teams to overcome execution challenges.

I help leaders to turn ideas into reality, to positive change. I help you become the leader your vision demands, and support you in executing your strategy to get there.

We help leaders and organizations turn plans into real results. Clive & May strengthens leadership, culture, and change capability so teams can execute with clarity, alignment, and momentum. We focus on what truly moves performance: people, behavior, and disciplined follow‑through.

Sara van Helsdingen

For leaders who believe business can be a force for good.

I’m the coach for purpose-driven leaders who want to turn bold ideas into real, positive change, for their business, their industry, and the world. I help you become the leader your vision demands, and support you in executing the strategy to get there.

As Purpose Leadership Coach, I help purpose-driven leaders turn vision into action and deliver bold, positivechange. Alternatives: Mission Impact coach.

What I can do for you

Clive & May exists for those who believe businesses can – and should – be a force for good. The world needs bold leaders and companies ready to shake up their industries, going beyond profit to create real, positive change.

Leadership coaching

For those seeking to grow as authentic, inspiring leaders.

Team coaching

For teams aiming to move from potential to high performance.

Execution coaching

Turn strategy into action and create real progress.

Why choose Clive & May?

Clive & May was founded from a belief that the world needs more bold, purpose-driven leaders; leaders who turn vision into real, positive change. With over 22 years of corporate experience in Retail, Fashion, and Sporting Goods, I’ve held leadership roles across Finance, Sales, Strategy, and HR.

I know the challenges leaders face, because I’ve lived them,whether it’s leading teams to high performance, guiding organizations through complex transformations, or driving meaningful change at every level.
Now, I use that expertise to help you succeed. As your coach and partner, I support you in unlocking your potential, executing your plans, and making the impact you envision. My mission is simple: to help you lead with clarity, overcome obstacles, and bring your boldest ideas to life.

When you work with Clive & May, you’re not just getting a coach, you’re gaining a dedicated partner committed to your growth and success.

What clients say

“Working with Sara has been a truly grounding experience. Her calm, steady presence created a safe space for me to explore my uncertainties and self-doubt without judgment. Through thoughtful questions and consistent support, Sara has helped me see my own strengths more clearly and begin to trust my instincts. Over time, I’ve noticed real growth, both personally and professionally. I now approach challenges with more confidence and clarity, and I credit much of that progress to Sara's steady guidance and belief in my abilities.”

“Sara takes you from the mission and vision within your own bubble to the real core. With challenging questions and feedback, she naturally challenges you to think deeply about your target audience. In an empathetic and engaged manner, she collaborates with you and makes you aware of your authenticity and distinctiveness.”

“Sara has been my coach over the past few months, and working with her has been a truly valuable experience. She is a thoughtful, intuitive coach who knows how to ask the right questions and helps you get to the heart of what matters. I always felt fully heard and supported, while also being gently challenged to grow when needed. Her structured approach and the clear agenda for each session brought a lot of focus and made it easy to turn ideas into action. What stood out most was her ability to guide without ever directing - she pointed me in the right direction but gave me the space to find my own answers. I trusted her completely, which made it easy to talk openly about both personal reflections and professional goals - and that trust made all the difference. Sara is calm, respectful, and kind, and I always left our sessions feeling inspired, clear, and very motivated. She helped me reconnect with what truly matters to me and take meaningful steps toward both my personal and career goals.”

“My coaching experience with Sara was very valuable not just from a professional perspective, but from a personal one as well. She helped me clarify what was important for me in my career, taking my thoughts from abstract to concrete, and provided structure that helped me reflect and plan so that I could move in the direction toward my professional goals. I can whole-heartedly recommend working with Sara as a coach.”

“Having had Sara as my coach helped me to bring some clarity in my thoughts and emotions for my career path. With her professional guidance, she not only helped me to see things more clearly and get more confident in my strength but also helped unfolding more opportunities in front of me. I can only recommend having her on your side for professional coaching”.

"My coaching experience with Sara van Helsdingen has been truly valuable. Her deep expertise, coupled with a strong coachee-oriented mindset, creates a supportive and results-driven environment. She has a remarkable ability to help navigate key challenges with clarity and confidence. Her leadership skills and coaching approach have helped me gain clarity, develop my personal brand, and refine my communication style. I highly recommend Sara to anyone looking for a thoughtful and results-driven coach."

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Clive & May coaches purpose-driven leaders, teams and organizations to lead with clarity, execute with confidence, and create positive change — for people, planet and profit.