Soraya Lakhaney

Self-Development Director

Soraya is a qualified Life Coach and Executive Coach and launched her coaching practice in mid-2022t. She is very excited at this new venture and in coaching people who are seeking to rebuild their lives after bereavement, divorce, redundancy, and illness to find meaning again in living, a sense of purpose, and a new direction ahead.

Born in the United Kingdom and having spent most of her life there, Soraya took a sabbatical when working to spend a year in Italy doing voluntary work with the elderly and homeless. It was a strategic choice to support the vulnerable and alone. Soraya wanted to give back to the community and help others feel connected and hopeful in the present and for the future.

Soraya earned her Degree in Italian at the University of Reading with honours. She spent over 20 years working in London and Brighton in the corporate world. Soraya specialised in learning and development, leadership and talent development, supporting High Potential leaders, and coaching. She worked with the Executive Team, senior leaders, rising female leaders, and managers.

She moved to Manchester in 2008 and spent over 11 years caring for her late sister and late mother. Soraya is now returning to her passion of coaching people to be creative, resourceful, and supported in seeking new meaning in life.

In her time outside of work Soraya enjoys spending time with friends, walking, and doing yoga.