Sylvia Benjamin

Summary Profile

Sylvia is a highly experienced coach, mentor, supervisor, and trainer with a distinguished background as a Consultant Physician in Haematology and Transfusion Medicine. Her transition from clinical leadership into coaching, supervision, and leadership development is grounded in the same values of excellence, ethics, and human-centred care.

She works with senior clinical leaders, academics, business professionals, educators, and coaches, offering a psychologically informed and values-led style. Sylvia’s supervision balances challenge with support in a safe, reflective, and often playful environment, encouraging deep exploration of identity, wellbeing, and professional transitions.

A published academic and award-winning NHS leader, Sylvia has developed and delivered accredited coach training programmes, supervised coaches and supervisors across sectors, and supported cancer patients and healthcare professionals through coaching. She is widely respected for her work in coaching supervision, reflective practice, and leadership development, and continues to work with individuals, groups, and teams both in the UK and internationally.

Professional Memberships and Networks

• Universal Coaching Alliance
• Association for Coaching
• Association of Coaching Supervisors
• Global Supervisors Network
• Americas Coaching Supervision Network
• Oxford Brookes University Coaching & Mentoring Society
• NHS Leadership Academy & Health Education England
• Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists

• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians

E-mail: sylvia_benjamin@btinternet.com

Telephone: +44 (0)7985 394428

Twitter: @Gogmum

LinkedIn: Sylvia Benjamin