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Hi, I'm Sarah.

Let me ask you a few questions:

  • Do you wish you had more executive presence?
  • Is your answer to burnout to just work harder to “get it all done?”
  • Do you make up for a lack of confidence by over-preparing for your meetings?
  • Are you a chronic people pleaser?
  • Do you struggle to speak up and advocate for yourself?

Guess what? You’re not alone. I have been in your shoes. And so have my clients. We’ve all made life-changing shifts, and you can too. Here are some examples of what’s possible:

  • Establish clear boundaries so work doesn’t feel like a one-sided sacrifice.
  • Earn well-deserved raises and noteworthy promotions.
  • Create the role you’ve always wanted—that aligns with your goals and benefits the organization.
  • Pitch career-making projects with confidence, conviction and strength.
  • Create lasting habits to support the life you want to live.
  • Ditch the Imposter Syndrome.
  • Master the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence.
  • Cultivate the skills to exude executive presence and influence.

It’s time to step out of your comfort zone, and put yourself at the top of your priority list.

Hi, I'm Sarah.

Let me ask you a few questions:

  • Do you wish you had more executive presence?
  • Is your answer to burnout to just work harder to “get it all done?”
  • Do you make up for a lack of confidence by over-preparing for your meetings?
  • Are you a chronic people pleaser?
  • Do you struggle to speak up and advocate for yourself?

Guess what? You’re not alone. I have been in your shoes. And so have my clients. We’ve all made life-changing shifts, and you can too. Here are some examples of what’s possible:

  • Establish clear boundaries so work doesn’t feel like a one-sided sacrifice.
  • Earn well-deserved raises and noteworthy promotions.
  • Create the role you’ve always wanted—that aligns with your goals and benefits the organization.
  • Pitch career-making projects with confidence, conviction and strength.
  • Create lasting habits to support the life you want to live.
  • Ditch the Imposter Syndrome.
  • Master the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence.
  • Cultivate the skills to exude executive presence and influence.

It’s time to step out of your comfort zone, and put yourself at the top of your priority list.

My Approach

My goal is to help you achieve your big, hairy, audacious goals. When you’re successful, I’m successful.

You have the skill, capacity, grit, drive, intelligence, humor, experience, passion, and heart to achieve your wildest dreams. Even if you don’t believe that yet, I do.

We’ll take a holistic approach in uncovering the barriers that impede your progress (hint: it’s probably you), and craft strategies that create new neural pathways and lead to success. 

You’re more than who you are between the hours of 9 to 5 (or 7 and 11… we’ve all been there), and you don’t need to work more hours, get more certifications, go back to school, or attach more initials to the end of your name to achieve your goals. 

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The Myth of Perfection

I’m coming to you with a PSA: Perfection is unattainable. Stop trying so hard. If I had a dollar for every client or colleague who has said “I’m a perfectionist.” I would be a VERY wealthy woman today. To say, “I’m a perfectionist,” implies that we want to get things done flawlessly. While producing high caliber work, whether it’s for a job or a hobby, is a noble pursuit, it can be like trying to bathe a cat → hard to achieve! Somehow, society has groomed most of us to think that there is value and worth in perfection. And that anything less will somehow relegate us to a place of eternal damnation with no friends or chocolate ice cream. (I’ve got ice cream on the brain…) The reality is that in the human realm, perfection is a myth. In his commencement address at Dartmouth College, tennis legend Roger Federer said, “Perfection is impossible.” He then continues to break down his tennis stats to illustrate the example and says, “… even top ranked tennis players win barely half the points they play.” In business, it’s hard to imagine being successful on barely half of the projects or tasks we work on. And it’s also difficult to fathom the stress, hours, mental energy, and everything else that goes into trying to be “perfect.” So what if instead of trying to be perfect, you simply aimed to be better than you are today? Maybe even just 1% better?  I know, 1% sounds so minuscule it would be easy to think it’s not worth aiming for. The compound effect over time however, is actually quite significant. Not sure about you, but if I am going to invest the time and energy to improve myself, I’m more inclined to go for small gains because I have seen first hand for both myself and clients, how they add up over time and yield big results. That sounds more productive than going after perfection, which we now know, is unattainable.  You can see the clip of Roger talking about perfection here. (1:12 minute clip)Now go out there and be imperfectly human and imperfectly you!

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To Be a Better Leader Think Like a Marketer

I’ve been coaching leaders for the last 10 years and supporting leaders in-house for many years before that. In that time, I’ve noticed that many have a “one size fits all” method when it comes to managing a team – a singular approach for how they offer feedback, recognize people, or motivate direct reports. This may not be conscious and is likely a result of leading the way they like to be led or the way they’ve seen others lead.  While it’s not bad, it may not be the most effective way to engage people.  To expand your managerial skills, think like a marketer – view your direct reports as consumers.  Marketers segment consumers based on their persona and buying habits. They create targeted messages to appeal to their consumer’s psychographic profile and identify unique selling propositions based on it. All with the hopes of enticing consumers to give up what’s known as “share of wallet.”  For example, pretend you work for Nike as the Category Manager for Tennis. If you’re marketing the new tennis shoe, you might speak to its “stickiness” on a court, its ankle support, or its low profile. You pay Serena Williams to endorse the product because she is aspirational for tennis players.  Knowing what makes your target consumer “tick” is essential to selling more shoes and generating more profit. Thus, sponsoring Mick Jagger for Tennis sends the wrong message about who the product is for (though I heard he recently put on a killer show with his signature moves, and presumably he could benefit from the ankle support… 🙂)  If, however, you’re the Category Manager for Lifestyle, your target audience is likely more interested in the vintage, iconic vibe of the Nike Dunk Low  (which is making a resurgence…) so they can look sharp about town,  vs. a lightweight, low profile shoe the tennis aficionado is looking for. Dua Lipa may be a better brand ambassador here than Serena.  So how does this translate to management? Forgive me if I’m stating the obvious… each person on your team is different. They possess different skills, require varying levels of support or direction, and are likely not motivated in the same ways.  You don’t know this however, if you aren’t talking to your team, understanding how they work best, and what their core needs and values are. When you are clear about how you can individually support each employee, you’re creating a customized environment for them. And, according to Debbie Lovich, a Managing Partner at Boston Consulting Group, employees are 49% less likely to consider another role if they enjoy their jobs.   If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few “market research” questions to consider: Does doing the market research take a little more time? Yep. And in the long run, will save you time. 

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