Speaker

Kiran Sehmi is a public health specialist with over 25 years of experience driving strategic change across the NHS and local government addressing health inequalities and community wellbeing through systems transformation.

With a career built on championing prevention-first approaches and the wider determinants of health, she brings deep expertise in multi-sector partnership, programme development, and translating public health evidence into meaningful policy and practice.

As Strategic Advisor to the UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), Kiran plays a pivotal role in advancing the case for health coaching as a recognised and valued discipline within public health practice. With a proven track record in advancing high-quality, evidence-based quality assurance frameworks, workforce education and digital health solutions, she supports UKIHCA’s mission by promoting trust, alignment, and collaboration between healthcare professionals and the health coaching community.

Her contributions include advising on curriculum development, representing UKIHCA at public health conferences, and ensuring alignment of professional standards with public health competencies.

She is a committed advocate for embedding health coaching into population health frameworks and workplace health and wellbeing strategies, making the case that skilled, evidence-based health coaching is not a luxury, but a practical and cost-effective tool for prevention, behaviour change, and reducing health inequalities at scale.

Kiran is deeply committed to improving person-centred outcomes through health coaching. She strongly believes that people should be encouraged to become the architects of their own health and wellbeing in order to thrive in their lives. Her work with UKIHCA reflects a longheld conviction that a healthier, happier Britain depends on investing in the skills and workforce needed to support sustainable lifestyle change across communities and workplaces alike.

A trusted voice in public health, Kiran is passionate about building bridges between sectors — bringing together public health leaders, employers, commissioners, and practitioners to create the conditions in which people can genuinely thrive.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Queen's Garden Party Honoree (2019) — Outstanding contributions to public service and community impact.

International Recognition, The Sikh Network #350SikhWomen Campaign (2017) — Influential leader in health and wellbeing for Sikh women.