"I feel more confident in my role and feel more grounded in my path than I did prior to our sessions. [Alan] helped me get ‘unstuck’ in a lot of ways – even in some instances where I didn’t realize I was indeed ‘stuck’. I was recently promoted from Director to Senior Director, and I will bring these strategic leadership skills with me in this next chapter."
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Sabin Vaccine Institute: Leading with Heart and Strategy

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We are proud to spotlight the Sabin Vaccine Institute, a remarkable organisation at the forefront of global immunisation and public health. Based in Washington, D.C., Sabin is committed to expanding vaccine access and acceptance worldwide, championing evidence-based approaches to combat preventable diseases. But their leadership in public health is matched by an equally powerful internal mission: to build a high-performing workplace culture.

Sabin engaged with Engage Coaching by The TCM Group as part of their broader organisational development efforts; a strategic and people-focused move to empower their leaders and managers, unlock potential, and nurture a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and accountability.

The Partnership: From Leadership Coaching to Managerial Capability

Our collaboration with Sabin began with 1:1 leadership coaching, tailored to senior leaders navigating key challenges like delegation, collaboration, and team development. This was complemented by our Coaching Skills for Managers training programme, equipping middle managers with the tools and confidence to lead through empowerment rather than command and control.

The impact has been profound. Dr. Kate Hopkins, Senior Director of Research in Vaccine Acceptance & Delivery, shared:

“Now that my 1:1 coaching with Alan has completed, I wanted to circle back and share that I really appreciated my sessions. He integrated theory with practice through introducing new paradigms of thinking and holding me accountable for ‘homework’ between sessions – opportunities for practical use of skills. I feel more confident in my role and feel more grounded in my path than I did prior to our sessions. He helped me get ‘unstuck’ in a lot of ways – even in some instances where I didn’t realize I was indeed ‘stuck’.”

She went on to note:

“I was recently promoted from Director to Senior Director, and I will bring these strategic leadership skills with me in this next chapter.”

This promotion represents more than a change in title, it’s a clear recognition of Kate’s growth as a values-led leader. The coaching helped her step into this elevated role with clarity, confidence, and a refined toolkit for strategic leadership. The ripple effects of this development will be felt not only in how she leads but in how she empowers, supports, and inspires the colleagues and teams she now oversees.

Unlocking Potential Through Coaching Conversations

For their wider management cohort, the Coaching Skills for Managers programme became a turning point, helping to embed a coaching mindset into everyday conversations and reinforce Sabin’s commitment to staff development.

Participants described the course as dynamic and eye-opening:

“The facilitator was knowledgeable, well spoken and ensured meaningful engagement throughout the session. I was able to understand the meaning of coaching and its value. I have developed more meaningful relationships with my colleagues and realized the great wealth of wisdom and support available in the organization.”
— Bilal Khan, Manager

“Learning about the GROW(TH) method was an eye opener. Not needing to have the answers but offering people clarity to find the answer for themselves is empowering. [I valued] the conversations with my colleagues. Coaching each other and listening actively made me feel closer to them.”
— Jose Alfaro, Social and Digital Analyst

Group feedback highlighted the power of breakout sessions, peer learning, and the real-world relevance of exercises around performance management and conflict resolution, helping managers apply coaching in the moments that matter most.

Leading the Way in Values-Led Culture

Sabin Vaccine Institute’s work with TCM is a shining example of how strategy and heart can coexist, and thrive. Their leaders are not only delivering impact across the globe, but also investing deeply in the people behind that mission.

By aligning leadership development with organisational values, Sabin has laid stronger foundations for a culture of trust, empowerment, and purpose. We are honoured to have been part of their journey and look forward to watching their impact grow. A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Sabin for your trust, partnership, and inspiring leadership – in your sector and in your workplace.

If you’re curious about how executive coaching or coaching skills training could unlock similar results for you or your organisation, we’d love to explore it with you. Let’s start a conversation about how coaching can elevate your leadership, build stronger teams, and transform your culture.