Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE
Resilience & Coaching Specialist
MBChB, MRCGP, BCAh
Senior Fellow (FMLM)
DISC Certified Executive Coach, NLP Practitioner
Dr Sharief’s impact has been recognised nationally. She was honoured on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List and received a British Citizens Award for Healthcare for her outstanding contribution to improving wellbeing and resilience.
Medical & Leadership Expertise
As a practising GP and former Place-Based Medical Director, Dr Sharief has led multidisciplinary teams and supported thousands of patients and families. She combines frontline medical experience with strategic leadership insight, giving her a unique perspective on supporting people through complex personal and professional challenges.
Resilience & Coaching Specialist
A nationally recognised resilience coach, Dr Sharief has created award-winning programmes that improve wellbeing, confidence, and performance. Using GROW coaching, NLP, and DISC profiling, she empowers participants to:
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Manage stress and emotional overwhelm
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Build stronger relationships
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Develop sustainable habits for long-term resilience
Her approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on real, lasting results.
Supporting Families
OF NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
Dr Sharief understands the challenges faced by parents of children with ADHD and Autism, particularly during long NHS waiting periods. Through her programmes, parents gain:
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Practical strategies to handle daily challenges
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Confidence to advocate effectively for their child
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Techniques to regulate their own energy, emotions, and mindset
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She ensures families leave feeling informed, empowered, and equipped to support their child’s unique journey.
A Practical, Human Approach
Known for her engaging and relatable style, Dr Sharief combines science, coaching, and lived understanding with warmth and humour.
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Her sessions don’t just inspire, they equip families with clear, actionable tools they can apply immediately, helping them support their child’s unique journey with confidence and calm.