People & Wellbeing
Supporting people through work, and young people through life.
I'm passionate about people — their experiences at work, and their journey through education towards their first full-time employment.
Sarah James Whatman
FCIPD
Meet Sarah
I support large, medium and small employers with their people priorities, drawing on expertise developed across sectors over many years. I'm a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), a reflection of the breadth, depth and strategic impact of my work.
I also support young people and their families with their wellbeing, through programmes in the local community. I see the connection between supporting a young person's wellbeing as they develop, and the benefits they carry forward into their first employment.
Chartered Fellow, CIPD
Strengthscope Accredited
The Sophrology Academy
Where to begin
Three ways I can help
Whether you're an employer shaping your people strategy, or a family looking for calm, there's a place to start.
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What people say
Sarah has been an inspiration to many in her career as a people professional. She is highly knowledgeable and has established an impressive range of skills across key disciplines core to delivery of effective people services in the public sector. Her energy and enthusiasm seems limitless and has underpinned her approach to new projects and professional development. Her professional interests more recently have extended to further exploration of career coaching and mentoring, health and wellbeing and in particular Sophrology which she has put to excellent effect in the professional setting. Sarah is loyal, professional and committed!
Andrea AshmanChief People Officer, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Sarah has a naturally calming presence. Her soft, gentle manner puts you at ease straight away, and she guides sessions with real warmth and care. After just one session, I felt noticeably lighter and slept better that night. I’d happily recommend her sophrology sessions to anyone looking to unwind, manage stress, or simply take some time for themselves.
MattSophrology client
I really enjoyed attending Sarah’s sophrology programme, she was always receptive to the needs of the attendees, flexible and willing to make amendments to future sessions based on our experiences.
Charlotte BullSenior HR Business Partner, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
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