With several decades of international experience in corporate Human Resources, coaching, and consulting, I help individuals and organisations move from disruption to opportunity.
I’m Sara Nelson, a bilingual human resources and organisational development consultant, certified business coach, and transition manager, based in Paris. I work with teams and individuals to successfully work through challenges in their professional lives – whether organisational change, career transitions or key turning points for a group or function.
In today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving work environments, adaptability is essential. My work sits at the intersection of people, performance, and transformation. I bring structure to ambiguity, guidance through transitions, and strategic thinking grounded in practical operational experience. Even during periods of disruption, I believe that with the right support and insight, individuals and organisations can move forward with purpose
and clarity.
I work with individuals and teams at pivotal moments, new roles, rapid growth, or restructuring. There may be a quiet sense that something needs to change or a more urgent situation that needs to be addressed. Sessions blend non-judgemental analysis of the key issues at stake, the impacts and then clear thinking and practical follow-through, so you leave each time with fresh focus and steps you can act on immediately.
I advise leaders through moments that matter – and these may occur during periods of growth, reorganisation, or post-change integration and recovery. My aim is for the people plan to be crisp, credible, and deliverable. You can expect clear analysis, confident guidance, and hands-on support to land change in the real world where you operate.
Sara possesses a rare and invaluable blend of sharp business acumen and deeply empathetic people skills. She has a special knack for guiding leaders successfully through times of complex change and transformation. Sara is a strategic thinker and doer who proactively helps stakeholders build pragmatic and sustainable solutions, not just address immediate problems.
She is direct and firm, while also being extremely warm, supportive, and collaborative. As a business coach and consultant, Sara keeps the focus on supporting the success of others and achieving business results, not on burnishing her own CV or ego. Sara is also a joy to work with!
VP, Human Resources - Global technology company
Whether you’re navigating rapid growth, facing structural change, or simply looking to strengthen your leadership or people strategy, I’d be happy have an initial discussion.
Let’s explore how I can support you through coaching, consulting, or transition support.
