Who we are
Our Mission
At Santalan, our mission is simple: to create real, lasting transformation by coaching every part of your life and not just your career.
We value honesty, depth, joy, and momentum.
We meet you where you are, and walk beside you as you rise.
No fluff. No facades. Just grounded support, expert guidance, and radical care.
We believe that every woman should feel seen, supported, and strong enough to design a life that finally feels like hers.
Our Approach
At Santalan, we listen deeply and without judgment. We don’t try to fit you into a box — because no two women face the same path or challenges.
We celebrate your individuality and design coaching that works for you. This is not generic, off-the-shelf advice. It’s personalised, powerful support to help you build the life you actually want.
What we focus on
From decades of experience, we’ve found these four areas shape the deepest transformation.
Career and business alignment
Emotional resilience and wellbeing
Relationships and influence
Personal growth and fulfillment
Meet your squad!
We don’t believe one coach can guide your entire life and you shouldn’t have to settle for that. At Santalan, you’re supported by our team of expert coaches across career, health, relationships, and personal brand for 12 months.
Personalised. Bespoke. Discreet.
Dalbir Bains
Founder and Lead Coach
Dalbir Bains is a global coach, former senior executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of leadership and business transformation experience. She has held senior roles including Vice President at Zalando and Chief Commercial Officer at H&M, and she created and led a top sustainable fashion brand.
Dalbir combines real-world leadership experience with advanced coaching expertise to help ambitious women thrive in every part of their lives. Her coaching is practical, results-focused and rooted in the belief that success should feel sustainable.
Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar, SheerLuxe and Stylist, and she has spoken at events including the Bazaar At Work Summit and Babington House.
Amy Cottrell
Registered Nutrition Therapist
Amy is a registered Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach specialising in women’s health and hormone balance. She tailors every session to your unique needs, creating realistic plans that improve energy, motivation and long-term wellbeing.
Her 360-degree approach looks at nutrition, sleep, stress, movement and habits, helping women build lasting health and feel their very best every day.
Becky Hall
Personal Stylist
Becky is a personal stylist with over 20 years of fashion industry experience, including styling for the BBC and running her own label. She helps women build confidence by creating a wardrobe that reflects who they are and makes getting dressed feel effortless.
Her approach focuses on using what you already own, adding key quality pieces, so you feel confident and authentic every day – for yourself and for the life you lead.
Jane Gunn
Conflict Resolution
Jane is an experienced mediator and facilitator specialising in conflict resolution at work and at home. She helps people address differences in a calm, solution-focused way, building confidence, clarity and stronger relationships.
Jane has worked with organisations including the NHS and McLaren Racing, and has spoken at the United Nations and the European Commission and the White House.
The Santalan experience
