Sara Guerreiro
COACH
AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONSULTANT
Transformation
Leadership
Inclusion
Human Rights
Training
Executive Coaching
(1 : 1)
"80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills"
Source: Institute of Coaching
"Sara's clients are individuals who want to make a positive difference, explore their creativity, and enhance their leadership abilities.
Sara takes a non-judgmental and open approach to her diverse clients, using strong cross-cultural competencies that she gained through her international experiences.
Workshops on workplace discrimination and harassment prevention
The Labor Code in Portugal determines that employers are responsible for implementing measures and policies that promote a safe work environment free from discrimination and harassment​
Source: Labor Code
As a lawyer and trainer, Sara offers workshops on workplace diversity, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
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These are impactful and tailored training sessions designed to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect within Portuguese organizations.
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My career started in Portugal, specifically within the Portuguese Navy, where I acquired crucial skills in time management and leadership. Practicing as a private lawyer and collaborating with the Portuguese government expanded my work experience.
With a Master of Science in Law and extensive legal expertise, I provide counsel to UN and global agencies, with a focus on child protection and Gender Based Violence, mainly in Guinea Bissau and Timor-Leste. I have consulted with organizations like UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, UN Women, the World Bank Group, and OHCHR.
Overall I trained more than 3,000 people on human rights, access to justice and gender-based violence, with the UN and in Academia.
As a UN consultant, I led diverse teams to conduct research studies and prepare legal drafts
Within organizational spaces, my goal is to promote inclusive leadership and cultivate positive, respectful work environments. I offer personalized 1:1 executive coaching services to international companies and conduct workshops on workplace diversity and harassment prevention in Portugal.
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Mother of 2 awesome children (8 and 13-year old) and married to a global thinking American, I was born in Portugal and lived in Guinea Bissau, Timor-Leste and the USA.
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I am passionate about movement and dance and I was a salsa instructor Salsa for 15 years.
As a Professional Certified Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation, my current position as a consultant and Lead Trainer at CoachDiversity Institute involves instructing and mentoring, beginner coaches to cultivate professionalism in the coaching community while enhancing representation and diversity.
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With over two decades of dedicated experience in law, human rights, and global development across four continents, I'm committed to driving transformative change and nurturing inclusive environments.
Inclusive leadership and human rights
through law and coaching
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With vast experience in leadership coaching, diversity workshops, harassment prevention, and global legal consultancy, my goal is to foster inclusivity and drive positive change within organizations and communities