Biography
Samantha is a coach, educator, and photographer. She has lived in 12 countries and taught in 5 international schools, enabling her understanding of the challenges and thrills of an international environment. It is her fundamental mission to help people see the wisdom that resides within themselves, and Samantha believes that great leaders are those that have a high level of self-awareness.
Samantha is a fierce and compassionate coach who will create the space for her clients to dig deep and discover the magic that lies inside. Her goal is to bring this magic into actionable steps and widen the circle of impact into places of work, teams, family, and community.
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why”
This Mark Twain quote summarizes her coaching philosophy.
When she is not coaching, Samantha is enjoying time with her beautiful daughters, reading, travelling, photographing, and spending time outdoors.
Coach training & specialism
CPCC (Co-Active) CTI Coach, ACC.
I specialize in coaching leaders, creative individuals, education professionals.
Example clients:
- Deputy head large international school
- Head of Music, international school
- Head of Primary
- Director, Human Resources, Banking sector
- Director, United Nations
Industry experience
samanthacheslercoaching – Coach
2019-Present
Coaching and developing programs in education. I coach both senior leaders and teachers and also deliver workshops to teachers and students about using coaching tools in the classroom. There is always a focus on coaching the whole person and developing individuals into strong leaders both in life and at work.
SJII, Singapore – Teacher and Coach
2018-2022
Part of a busy and thriving English department leading students in both the IB Literature and Language and Literature courses. IB and IGCSE courses and 6th form tutor. Co-leader of the coach program, coach mentor, in-house coach. STRIDE trained teaching mentor.
ISB, Brunei – Head of English
2013-2018
Led a busy and successful department and taught English in years 7-13. KS3, IGCSE and IB Lit/ Lang & Lit SL and HL
International school Teacher
2007-2002
Taught in International Schools in Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, Bahrain.
English and Drama teacher
Montreal, Canada
2001-2007
Education
McGill University Montreal, Canada
1993-1995
B.Ed. Secondary, English and Drama
University College, London
1987-1991
Bachelor of Arts, History of Art