ABOUT SAM

Sam Skull – Transformational Leader, Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Therapist

Meet the Founder — Sam Skull

Sam is a Holistic Transformational Leader, Intuitive Executive & Life Coach, Mentor, Trainer, and Motivational Speaker with over 20 years of experience helping senior leaders and high-performing professionals reduce stress, restore clarity, and lead with purpose and impact.

Mindfulness Teacher (PGDip, Aberdeen University) integrating compassion into leadership and well-being
Therapeutic Qigong & Tai Chi Instructor, bringing grounded practices into daily life and leadership
Philanthropist, committed to community well-being and environmental sustainability
Mentored by Marci Shimoff, the world-renowned transformational leader, informing Sam’s distinctive approach to heart-balanced leadership
Corporate experience with global organisations including Pfizer, BT, Parity, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and Senior Leaders/Executives at Astellas UK and Astellas Europe

Sam’s work weaves together the Thrive Through Balance Transformational Programme, exclusive coaching, and immersive retreats—all designed to help leaders step off the treadmill of doing and embrace a way of living and leading that is balanced, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling.

About Thrive Through Balance

At Thrive Through Balance, we believe leadership is no longer just about performance—it’s about presence. True success comes from balance, clarity, and connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. Our vision is to redefine leadership as heart-balanced leadership: leaders who thrive personally, inspire authentically, and create lasting positive impact.

We combine executive-level coaching with holistic practices, mindfulness, and restorative retreats to help you lead well and live well—where well-being and success grow side by side.

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Mindful Living with The Happiness Balance

Positive Psychology Workshops for Happiness

Media & Expert Insights

Sam has been featured in national and international media, sharing her expert insights on heart-balanced leadership, work-life integration, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, resilience, and well-being. Her contributions have appeared in top publications such as:

The Telegraph
Pharmafield
Personal Success
Essentials
Fabulous
Gulf News (Dubai)
Women’s Fitness
Mother & Baby

If you would like to interview Sam for expert commentary, or invite her to speak at your corporate event or provide motivational talks for your team, please contact Sam or her team for more information.

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Sam’s Story

Sam rebuilt her life after burnout and personal loss, realising that true success isn’t about doing more—it’s about leading from balance. That insight became the foundation of Thrive Through Balance. Since then, Sam has dedicated her career to guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals into a new way of leading and living—where presence fuels performance and purpose guides growth.

Sam’s Philosophy

Sam lives what she teaches: valuing being over doing. Outside her professional role, she spends quality time with family and friends and nourishes her inner balance through meditation, yoga, qigong, tai chi, and time in nature. She loves music, dance, paddleboarding, kayaking, gardening, and exploring the world—reminding clients that joy and presence are essentials, not extras.

Thrive Through Balance Podcast

The Thrive Through Balance Podcast

The Thrive Through Balance Podcast is your space to pause, reconnect, and grow. Hosted by Sam, this podcast is dedicated to helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals lead with balance and live with purpose.

In each episode, Sam and her expert guests share practical strategies to help you reduce stress, cultivate emotional resilience, and create sustainable success. From heart-balanced leadership to personal well-being, you’ll hear actionable insights from top leaders and experts in various fields—designed to guide you toward a harmonious, fulfilled life.

Whether you’re navigating the challenges of leadership, striving for personal growth, or seeking deeper fulfilment, the Thrive Through Balance Podcast offers inspiration and tools for every step of your journey.

Why Listen?

Expert insights on leadership, well-being, mindfulness, and more
Practical tips to help you thrive without burning out
Stories from heart-centered leaders who inspire balance and success