Sarah Huntley is a Performance Psychologist, executive coach, speaker, and founder of 'Big Sky with Sarah'.
She helps ambitious people navigate leadership, career change, and business growth through psychology, coaching, and adventure. Alongside running Big Sky, Sarah works within the UK high-performance sport system, supporting elite athletes and practitioners with career development and performance.
A qualified Mountain Leader, Wim Hof Method Instructor, and Swim Guide, Sarah believes some of life's biggest breakthroughs happen outdoors. Through Big Sky, she leads coaching programmes, workshops, and immersive retreats across the UK and Europe, helping people step away from the noise, reconnect with what matters, and return with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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a bit about my story
Growing up on a small farm in Sussex sparked a lifelong love of the outdoors and an appreciation for the power of nature to restore perspective. Since then, I've had the privilege of supporting hundreds of people - from Olympic and Paralympic athletes to business owners, leaders, and professionals - to build confidence, resilience, and perform at their best.
Today, I divide my time between coaching clients, leading retreats, and spending as much time as possible in the mountains or the sea. My mission is simple: to help people slow down when they need to, step up when it matters most, and create lives and careers that feel both successful and sustainable.
a little bit about
SARAH
After university, Sarah expanded her expertise by training as a Sports Massage Therapist. This opened doors into elite-level cycling, where she supported athletes such as Dame Sarah Storey and Drops Pro-Cycling, travelling internationally with the team on the UCI World Tour. Working so closely with high performers reignited her drive to merge physical performance with psychological resilience.
In 2017, she co-founded Centre10 alongside Olympic performance coach Charlie Unwin, creating evidence-based sports psychology training for coaches and athletes across the UK and beyond. Building on her coaching experience, Sarah launched Inner Chill Coaching in 2018. What began as one-to-one support for athletes soon evolved into strategic coaching for teams, clubs, schools, and entrepreneurs.
With a focus on performance and wellbeing in equal measure, she has helped hundreds of clients grow businesses, boost confidence, and thrive under pressure — earning multiple awards along the way. Inspired by the transformational effects of breathwork and cold-water exposure during lockdown, Sarah trained as a Wim Hof Method Instructor in 2021.
She works with corporate teams on elements of high performance like communication, energy management, productivity, leadership, and values. In 2023, she founded Big Sky Adventures, offering immersive retreats. Set in awe-inspiring locations like the Scottish Highlands, French Alps and the Lake District, these experiences combine outdoor challenges with deep mindset coaching to create lasting personal change.
my clients
I work with ambitious individuals and teams who want to perform at their best without sacrificing their wellbeing. Whether you're leading a business, navigating a career change, stepping into leadership, or simply ready for a reset, my approach combines performance psychology, practical coaching, and the restorative power of nature to help you build clarity, confidence, resilience, and sustainable success.
What people are saying
“I worked with Sarah to structure and grow my coaching business while maintaining a healthy work–life balance. Her unique blend of business coaching, wellbeing, and accountability pushed me just enough for real growth. Since working together, I now have a clear plan, renewed motivation, and more confidence in my results - achieving maximum impact for my clients without burning out. Sarah’s support has been transformative for both my business and how I live. She is a true game-changer.”
diana, coaching client
louise, retreat guest
"It was a truly incredible week and something that will stay with me forever. I've not laughed so much in a long time. A week dedicated to myself, surrounded by beautiful places, wonderful people, moments of stillness, and the most incredible food."
"A transformative retreat that helped me reconnect with myself, gave me confidence I'd forgotten I had, and reminded me to prioritise my own wellbeing. Every detail, from the hikes and cosy accommodation to the food and coaching, was exceptional."
joanne, retreat guest
"Our first retreat with Sarah was incredible. Everything was so thoughtfully planned, the food was amazing, and we met such a lovely group of people. I enjoyed it so much I've already booked another."
Cara, retreat guest
"The whole experience exceeded every expectation. It reminded me how important it is to make time for myself without feeling guilty, spend more time outdoors, and connect with brilliant people. I came home feeling lighter, calmer and re-energised."
wayne, retreat guest
In 2024, I qualified as a Mountain Leader. I love the mental and physical challenge of hiking in the wilds of England, Scotland, and Wales — it’s my kind of reset.
I kicked off my equestrian career working for British event rider William Fox-Pitt. My first 5* event was grooming at Burghley in 2008, where William took both 1st and 2nd place — not a bad start!
I’m half English, half Dutch, and hold dual nationality with the UK and Australia — my mum was born in the Netherlands but raised in Perth, Western Australia.
In 2018, I was part of a successful English Channel relay swim — we made it from England to France in just under 15 hours!
