Associate Director

Dr Toomas Särev

Toomas was born in Estonia and has extensive experience in both healthcare and leadership, spanning many decades. He deeply admires Estonia’s strength and resilience, greatly influencing his life choices.

In the early 1990s, Toomas embraced Apple’s “Think Different” philosophy, which has since shaped his professional mindset and sparked his interest in improving productivity. He became a heart specialist in 2002 and has worked with various medical teams in Northern Europe, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Beyond medicine, he became curious about leadership. Courses at Keele University ignited a deep interest that led him to become a clinical leader, focusing on teamwork, innovation, and adaptation, which was crucial during the pandemic.

During this challenging time, Toomas discovered he had a talent for supporting colleagues, which led him to take an Executive Coach Adviser course. He went on to earn an MBA and several coaching certifications, changing how he thinks about personal and organisational growth.

Toomas has learned that achieving dreams means finding a balance between ambition, well-being, and integrating work-life. His experiences in the NHS showed him the importance of creating a kind, transparent, and trustworthy environment. Good leadership and emotional intelligence are key to making intentions match actual results.

To help other leaders, Toomas uses coaching, leadership development, and productivity improvement. He’s recognised as an EMCC-accredited coach for individuals and teams. He’s also a certified Red Team Coach, focusing on critical thinking and diverse viewpoints, and a certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

His journey has made him a versatile professional with special skills. As he begins a new phase with LMI UK, he’s dedicated to making meaningful contributions to healthcare leadership while staying connected to his cardiology background.