Institutions succeed when leaders have clarity, cohesion, and strategic direction. My advisory work supports executives and boards navigating transition, uncertainty, and organizational change. Each of these six areas reflects the ways I help leadership teams strengthen alignment, sharpen influence, and position their institutions for what comes next.
Strategic Direction
I work with executive teams to clarify priorities, set direction, and establish alignment at the top. This includes facilitating leadership discussions, sharpening strategic intent, and ensuring decision-makers are unified around what matters most.
Organizational Positioning
Institutions need a clear and coherent identity to influence effectively. I advise on positioning, narrative clarity, and strategic influence so organizations can communicate with confidence and move forward with purpose.
Governance Support
Strong governance builds trust, credibility, and long-term performance. I work with boards and executive teams to clarify governance roles, strengthen decision-making structures, and navigate governance transitions or challenges.
Leadership Alignment
Leadership teams are most effective when cohesion, communication, and trust are strong. I support senior leaders in strengthening alignment, clarifying roles, and navigating internal dynamics that impact performance and decision-making.
Crisis and Risk Readiness
In moments of reputational, governance, or operational risk, clarity at the top is essential. I help leaders prepare for crises, respond to high-pressure situations, and stabilize organizations during moments of uncertainty or public scrutiny.
Executive Transitions
Leadership changes shape an institution’s future. I support boards and senior leaders through executive transitions, helping teams maintain clarity, manage uncertainty, and establish momentum during periods of change.
Your institution’s needs are unique, and the best advisory work begins with a clear understanding of your context. If you are navigating transition, alignment challenges, or strategic uncertainty, I welcome the opportunity to learn more.
“As Chair of the Congress of the World Federalist Movement–Institute of Global Policy, I was one of the panel who appointed Sandra Coyle as Executive Director. In five decades of leadership across major international civil society organisations, I have rarely met anyone with her ability to grasp instantly an organisation’s purpose and structure, and to produce, within weeks, a comprehensive strategy to address a crisis. Sandra combines dynamic, decisive leadership with the ability to listen thoughtfully and manage with exceptional efficiency.”
— Peter Luff, Past Congress Chair, WFM/IGP