Sarah Thorpe Scott, Partner at Evolution, is an executive coach & advisor. She is passionate about helping executives lead more effectively and authentically, and helping teams and organizations work more successfully and easefully.
Sarah’s work is informed by twenty years of experience in the corporate world, where she built a track record of outsized revenue performance across several of the world's leading media corporations, including The New York Times, Forbes, & NBC and more recently a London based private equity backed media company. Sarah has led, coached, and mentored hundreds of high achievers within these organizations, across multiple countries and global regions, and served as Managing Director, EMEA for The New York Times.
Sarah began her career in investment banking at Credit Suisse in New York, focusing on fundraising & advisory work for private equity fund clients. Sarah earned her B.A. in Public Policy from Duke University. She’s completed an ICF-accredited coach training program and is certified in coaching with the Enneagram. She also earned a Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma, after a year-long course of study focused on corporate governance, from a technical and behavioural skills of effective boards and board members.
After growing up in North Carolina, and living in New York City for over a decade, Sarah now lives with her husband in London, where she’s been based since 2018. She serves as Chair of the Development Board of The Young Vic Theatre in London and Co-Chair of the Duke University UK Alumni Board. Sarah also serves as a coach and mentor to startup founders for the Techstars Global Mentor Network. She’s passionate about DE&I, and the intersection of the future of work and future of home. She feels incredibly lucky to be working with leaders and teams who have ambitious goals and the will to positively impact the world.
Words from Sarah’s Clients
“Working with Sarah Thorpe Scott has been a transformative experience for one of our burgeoning talents who is set to become a leader in the very near future. Before Sarah’s coaching, this individual lacked the skills necessary to uplevel and motivate a team of high-performance sellers.
Sarah quickly grasped the nuances of our business and created a space for genuine growth. She balanced a warm, approachable style with unrelenting focus on results — and the outcome was a more senior, more secure leader who we feel confident will be a great people leader in the near future. Since working with Sarah, this individual has evolved into a more visible, confident, and collaborative contributor - greatly improving their ability to connect at all levels to drive the business forward.
Her real-world leadership experience, combined with her structured, results-driven approach, creates lasting impact. She has a unique ability to navigate the pressures senior executives face while delivering meaningful personal and business transformations.”
“I had the privilege of being coached by Sarah Thorpe Scott for six months during a challenging period of leading my team through a global restructure. This process included navigating layoffs, driving change management, and aligning new roles across the organization. It was a pivotal time, and having Sarah by my side made all the difference.
I’ve worked with several executive coaches throughout my career, but none have matched Sarah’s approach. She combines empathy and genuine curiosity with a knack for asking open, thought-provoking questions that get to the heart of the matter. Every session was action-oriented, with clear outcomes that provided immediate value and practical tools I could use directly with my team.
Sarah wasn’t just a coach – she became a trusted advisor and business mentor. She was always available when I needed extra support, helping me untangle complex issues and guiding me with clarity and confidence. Her ability to get to the root of a challenge and help me explore nuanced, solution-oriented approaches transformed how I approached difficult conversations, whether with direct reports or the broader team.
What set Sarah apart was her ability to help me feel deeply prepared, comfortable, and empowered to take ownership of tough decisions. She didn’t just provide answers; she opened doors to solutions that felt authentic and aligned with my leadership style. I can’t recommend Sarah highly enough to any leader looking for meaningful, results-driven coaching.”