Expanding Capacity to Lead under Pressure.

Leadership & Team Development

High-impact leadership requires more than skill and experience.

It demands the capacity to navigate complexity, hold anxiety under pressure, and lead through what can’t be fully controlled or predicted.

Sanita Pukite works with leaders and organizations facing complexity and high-pressure environments.

Her work integrates executive coaching, facilitation and team development with depth psychological insight.

Sanita helps leaders develop capacity to navigate uncertainty, lead under pressure, and sustain high performance - even when the path forward isn’t clear.

Hidden Dynamics. Systemic Patterns. Transformative Change.

Sanita Pukite

Leadership Development Consultant, Systemic Team Coach, Executive Coach, Group Facilitator

Sanita Pukite works with senior leaders navigating complexity and high-pressure environments.

With two decades of international leadership experience, including senior roles at Johnson & Johnson and a foundation in HR and Learning & Development, Sanita has led transformations across 10+ countries and 55+ markets.

Her work now integrates psychodynamic and systemic approaches to leadership development and organisational consulting.

She helps leaders and teams see and work with what’s often invisible - the unspoken tensions, defensive patterns, and systemic forces that keep organisations stuck desite good intentions.

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I've worked with Sanita several times via workshops and one to one coaching sessions. The experiences are always well-planned and well-prepared and you can tell she does a lot of work to customise resources and frameworks for each client.. 2024 was the worst year of my life on the personal front and despite having a large network of friends, she was the only one who reached out and helped guide me back to myself and my goals to enable a new beginning in 2025. For anyone going through something similar or even if you just feel stuck - she is the coach or business partner/ life mentor you need to get you unstuck and thriving in 3-6 months.

Natasha Raina, Managing Director, LegalEAST Pte Ltd
Sanita facilitated an insightful and action orientated workshop for our leadership team on adaptive leadership. It managed to weave the academic theory with the reality of our business today. We left with a solid & unified understanding of next steps alongside some tools to help us implement. Highly recommend.

James Greene, Marketing Lead EMEA, J&J
Sanita has been instrumental in guiding my rebranding journey through her practical experience and thoughtful approach. Sanita shared invaluable insights and frameworks that helped me structure my thinking in a clear and actionable way. Her ability to challenge my assumptions and push me to think differently has been pivotal, enabling me to define a personal brand narrative that feels both authentic and impactful. I highly recommend her expertise to anyone seeking clarity and direction.

Rochelle Barreto, Fractional Marketing Leader, Certified Energy Management Trainer, Zest for Work
I had the distinct privilege of being coached by Sanita recently. What stood out was her empathy and attentive listening, which made me feel so supported! Sanita can communicate complex ideas with clarity and ease, which made our discussions both insightful and engaging. Her unique ability to ask powerful questions helped me unlock a more expansive way of thinking. I highly recommend her coaching practice to anyone seeking growth in their personal and professional life.

CFO, PUMA, South Africa
Sanita has the magical ability to organize days that are fun and relaxing yet efficient and full of activity, making you feel good and accomplished at the end of the day. In coaching, Sanita is asking questions that really cut to the chase and drive you forward, getting you where you want faster. Her head is clear and she envisions a concrete step by step plan to get you started on your new journey.

Anne-Liis Laane Saez, Consultant, Soul.com, Switzerland
Every session has been a masterclass in clarity and growth, leading to powerful breakthroughs and mindset shifts that have redefined how I approach challenges and opportunities. Sanita’s ability to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and guide with precision is unparalleled. She crafts tailored frameworks and strategies that don’t just address immediate challenges - they inspire long-term success. Each session feels like walking away with a blueprint straight out of a top leadership book. W If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, transform your mindset, and unlock your full potential, you need to work with Sanita Pukite. It’s an investment in yourself that will pay dividends for years to come.

General Manager, Al-Masaood, UAE
I had the pleasure of working with Sanita at the recent Happiness Effect Conference in Kuwait, where she delivered an inspiring keynote on "Leading with Purpose, Well-Being, and Happiness in a Shifting World." Sanita’s message on purpose-driven leadership and fostering a culture of belonging resonated deeply with our diverse audience of over 130 participants from industries like Oil & Gas, Banking, Telecom, Investment, and Healthcare. Her focus on resilience, well-being, and the power of storytelling captivated everyone in the room. Sanita brought practical, thought-provoking perspectives that empowered leaders to foster positivity and engagement within their teams. Sanita is a true expert in creating meaningful connections through her speaking, and it was a privilege to have her with us.

AbdulQaiom Ali, Corporate Training Expert. ALGAS Events, Kuwait
Sanita Pukite was an incredible addition to our Happiness Effect Conference. Her insightful keynote and panel discussion on leadership, well-being, and workplace engagement captivated our audience. As ALGAS Events, we're proud to collaborate with world-class experts like Sanita to deliver exceptional experiences."

Mohammad Ebrahim Founder & CEO ALGAS Events, Kuwait
Sanita is a specialist at converting dreams into reality. Having known her more than 20 years, initially as the first Latvian student to participate in the Southwestern Advantage program, I have seen her burst through doubt barriers one after another. A proven leader in sales and sales leadership, there's no question of her ability to assist others in achieving their goals in life. She embodies both tough-mindedness, and empathy - a rare combination indeed. I give her my highest recommendation.

Dan Moore, Speaker, Author, USA
I highly recommend Sanita for anyone planning to transition careers. Having made a transition herself, she helped me navigate moments of self-doubt and uncertainty. She not only established trust by being vulnerable but also provided relatable insights from her own experience. Through our interactions, I gained clarity to pursue my new path.

Lead Product Manager, DHL, Singapore
Sanita isn’t just a leadership coach, she’s the kind of person who truly invests in you. What makes her different? Sanita cares deeply, listens carefully, and always comes prepared with a framework that forces you to step back and see the bigger picture. She’s not about fluffy advice or generic motivation she gives you practical, structured ways to rethink problems, gain clarity, and actually move forward. Sanita has a way of making you feel heard while also challenging you to push beyond your comfort zone. She doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear, she helps you see what you need to see. If you’re looking for a coach who gets it, keeps it real, and helps you grow in ways you didn’t think were possible, I can’t recommend her enough.

Mohamed Gamal, Performance Marketing Consultant, UAE

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