Specialties
We offer executive coaching for senior leaders in life science and tech.
Specifically, we work with Directors, VPs, and c-suite leaders who are navigating more complex roles and need to operate at a higher level.
Common areas of focus:
Executive presence and communication in high-stakes environments, Decision-making under pressure and ambiguity, Leading and aligning teams with competing priorities, Navigating conflict and strengthening trust across leadership teams, Delegation, empowerment, and reducing bottlenecks, Transitioning from subject matter expert to strategic leader, Key leadership job transitions
Our approach goes beyond surface-level advice. We focus on the leadership patterns, team dynamics, and decision-making habits that directly impact your effectiveness so you can lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact.
History
Established in 2018.
Swim Against the Current was founded on a simple truth: leadership gets harder, not easier, as you grow.
After a decade at Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, and in startups (one failed, one doubled revenue in two years), I saw how quickly complexity increases as leaders step into bigger roles, often without guidance.
That gap is where this work lives.
We’ve partnered with leaders across life science and tech, from startups to companies like Google, Apple, Pfizer, Stanford, Genentech, Novartis, and Salesforce, to help them operate at a higher level by addressing the leadership and team dynamics that impact performance.
Results include 149% improvement in leadership competencies across biotech leaders in six months, a 42% increase in executive team productivity over one year, and a 97 Net Promoter Score with consistent five-star reviews.
This work drives measurable, lasting change, not just insight.
Meet the Business Owner: Amy S.
I’m Amy Sanchez, founder of Swim Against the Current.
Before becoming an executive coach, I built my career in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in sales and marketing at Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly, as well as working inside both early-stage and high-growth companies.
I know what it feels like to be promoted into complexity without a clear roadmap and the pressure that comes with needing to perform at a higher level quickly.
That experience shapes how I work with my clients today.
My coaching is direct, thoughtful, and grounded in real business context. I’m not here to give generic advice- I help you think more clearly, challenge your assumptions, and navigate the moments that matter most in your role.
Clients often tell me that beyond the tools and strategies, the biggest shift is how they show up: more focused, more confident, and better equipped to lead through complexity.
