
I provide the mirror most leaders never get to look in.
Then we work with what we see.
Sarita Johan
For over three decades, I’ve worked with leaders, founders, and teams across business, design, construction, and professional services supporting them at pivotal moments where external success no longer guarantees internal clarity.
The Inner Boardroom emerged from this work as both a physical space and a conceptual one: a place where reflection is structured, conversations are meaningful, and decisions are made from alignment rather than pressure.
It is where:
Strategy meets spirit, so leadership feels authentic again.
Structure meets energy, so clarity replaces overwhelm.
Head meets heart, so decisions move from force to flow.
My role is not to tell you what to do, but to create the conditions where insight, clarity, and grounded action naturally emerge.
The Inner Boardroom exists because the most important leadership conversations don’t happen in meetings only. They happen internally first. When that inner boardroom is aligned, everything else becomes simpler.
It is about:
Who is this space for?
Leaders, founders, and executives who are:
• Capable and successful externally, but feeling internal pressure or
misalignment
• Tired of forcing outcomes and ready for sustainable momentum
• Navigating transitions (role changes, scaling, restructuring)
• Looking for depth, not just tactics
What you can expect:
• Clarity on what truly matters vs. what's just noise
• Decisions made from internal alignment, not external pressure
• Leadership that feels authentic and sustainable
• The ability to navigate complexity without overwhelm
Before strategies, decisions, or next steps, there is an inner conversation that shapes everything else. The Inner Boardroom begins there.
There is no single path into The Inner Boardroom. Some people begin with a short, focused sprint. Others are ready to go deeper. Below are the ways I can work with you, from a 75-minute masterclass to private immersive experiences by the sea.
Communication can get messy when pressure rises. In this 75-minute masterclass you will learn how to reframe any conversations with ease, so you can lead calmly, speak clearly, and connect meaningfully in both business and life.
This is designed for:
Your team is capable. The right people are in the room. And yet, something still gets lost between intention and impact.
Most team challenges aren't strategy problems. They're communication problems. The gap between what's meant and what's heard. Between potential and performance.
When your people truly understand each other, how they think, what drives them, how they naturally communicate, something shifts. Conversations open up. Friction gives way to flow. Performance stops being something you manage and starts being something that moves through your team naturally.
The People Blueprint gives every team member, and you, a precise and compassionate map of how they're wired, and a shared language that brings out the best in all of them.
This is designed for
One-to-one work for moments that matter. For individuals who value discretion, depth, and spacious conversation. These sessions support reflection, integration, and next-step clarity without urgency or performance.
Tailored leadership transformation for:
Who are ready to expand their impact.
A deep reset for clarity, alignment, team building and decision-making.
Private and small-group immersions hosted by the sea. These one or two-day experiences offer space, structure, and guided depth for leaders who need to step away from noise and reconnect with their inner compass.
Best suited for:
The Wish: An Experiential Alignment Process
Some breakthroughs don't come from thinking harder. They come from playing differently.
The Wish is a unique 90-minute experiential process that takes individuals and teams beyond strategy, into the clarity, alignment, and momentum that changes everything.
You leave with more than insight. You leave with a clear, committed next step.
Available as a private 1:1 session or for intimate groups of up to 12 people. Best suited for leaders and teams ready to move, but not quite sure what's been holding them back.
Sarita is an approved Wish Facilitator, trained directly by Louise Laffey, creator of The Wish. (scroll down and find out more about Louise)

They say that one of the loneliest jobs on earth is the owner and manager of a small business, I don’t think there are truer words spoken. I first met Sarita in October 2016; certainly a very dark and challenging time for me personally and as a result the business , for a business owner there is little distinction between the two. Nearly eight years on Sarita has become an integral part of our team. To say we have gone from strength to strength since then is an understatement. You see Sarita’s greatest strength is not by trying to ‘fix’ problems but rather help you break down what seem insurmountable hurdles into manageable bits and give you the tools you need to solve the issues. Sarita’s approach is still fresh and relevant and most of all unwavering. She not only continues to work with me on a one to one basis but also my team in the same manner. My sincere thanks to Sarita for all her support, no matter how I much I kick and scream, she never gives up on me and I’m forever grateful to her.
Sandro Razzi - CEO Core Engineering

Ten years ago, Sarita became my coach.
What I didn't know then was that she'd become one of the most important people in my professional life. Not because she gave me a framework or a five-step plan, but because she helped me hear myself more clearly.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 is a space
for the leaders and founders who have it together on the outside but are quietly exhausted by their own decision-making.
Who are done forcing outcomes and ready to lead from a place that actually feels like them.
Before the strategy. Before the next move. There's an inner conversation that shapes all of it. That's where Sarita starts.
She's the real deal, and I say that as someone who's had a front row seat for a decade.
Sarita, I am so ridiculously proud to be on your cheer squad. The world needs this! ✨

“When Sarita asked me, ‘What would you like to create for you?’ I froze.
Underneath all the practical goals was one truth — I just wanted to feel happy.
She didn’t try to fix me or offer a plan; she gave me permission to explore that.
From that moment, everything began to shift.”
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Deanne Carter, Founder & Publisher, Tweed Coast Living
“It wasn’t just a feel-good session. We left with clear actions, clarity, and alignment.” – Ken Mullins Enact

Working with Sarita over the last two years has been the most insightful and mindset shifting experience of my working life to date.
Her intuitive style, wise words and ability to cut through the noise of any scenario in an instant is incredible. The way she applies energy, flow and the human experience to business and work makes so much sense especially in a world where the lines of work and personal life are ever changing.
Everyone with even the smallest amount of curiosity about finding out what really matters to them needs Sarita and The Inner Boardroom in their lives.
Jenny Ringland Managing Director
G+S Communications

“I gained so much value from the day. Really appreciate you spending the extra time to play again for me personally too. You are a powerhouse. (In a powerful way, not a forceful way?)”. Carmen Sederino CEO Illuminated Story
We’ve been working with Sarita for several years and she is not only a fabulous person but an incredible asset to our business. Sarita has had a significant impact across the entire company helping guide and unite the team and improve their skills and professional development of everyone she works with, this has allowed us to scale our business and retain talent.
Daniel Goldstein - Co-Founder and Director Visual Domain

It helped us pause and reconnect — to align our strengths and focus on what truly drives the business forward. Sarita bridges commercial vision and human understanding — that combination is rare.” –We Scout Annabel Jones
We finally gave our own business a seat at the table, and the difference has been powerful.” – We Scout Lori Susko
“The energy in the office today has been amazing. All anyone could talk about was how The Wish shifted their thinking.” – Andrew Flitton, CEO XTM
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
LOUISE LAFFEY, CREATOR OF THE WISH
The Wish
Created by Australian Business Leader and international spiritual teacher Louise Laffey, The Wish offers a unique solution for those of us in business, looking for a creative and innovative approach that also delivers real life bottom line results.
Find out more here https://www.louiselaffey.com

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