Testimonials

I've tried and often failed to fend off imposter syndrome throughout my entire career. Last year, I found myself struggling to define my strengths and skills — not just for purposes of marketing myself in the event of a future career change but also in conversations around compensation and promotions. Sarah's approach to career coaching was compassionate, direct, and tailored to *me*. Our sessions were action-oriented, and exercises (that I still revisit every week!) helped unlock the confidence that I wanted to negotiate a promotion and a raise in my current position. No matter what you're looking for in a social justice-oriented career coach, know that Sarah will be your biggest advocate. I'll recommend her to anyone looking for help with defining their career path or unlocking their potential!

— Sara C.

Working with Sarah was a transformational experience for me and I can't recommend her highly enough! I had recently quit a job and was feeling lost, stuck and disillusioned when I began coaching with Sarah. Her presence, energy, insights and guidance helped me return to myself, get back in touch with my core values and has set me on a new career path. I am energized and excited about where I am and where I am going. 

— Jesse T.

Career coaching with Sarah has been a wonderful inner journey for me. I built confidence, asking for (and receiving) a raise! I was able to shift my perspective and actions seek out my own path. Working with Sarah was gentle yet inspiring. I particularly liked the written materials that Sarah provided so I could work at my own pace. I appreciated Sarah bringing mindfulness to her coaching so I could find my own inner wisdom.

— Lindsay F.

I came to coaching for help landing a new job in a new city, as I recently relocated. I'm excited to share that I have accepted a role that is well aligned with my interests and experience in leadership development, even as it takes me beyond my prior field of public health. It was evident throughout the interview process that the organization tries to live out its stated values of equity, people, connection, and trust — all of which were things that were important in my job search. Our coaching work together was instrumental in my being able to effectively present myself during the interview process. The interview panel was really impressed! I can't thank you enough for your help!

— Ashlee W.

I had tried career coaching before without success, and was hesitant to give it another go. Sarah's coaching style really resonated with me and I felt both empowered and grounded by her approach. I found the somatic exercises incredibly valuable and also very unlike anything I'd experienced in coaching before. They helped ground me and gave me something practical to utilise outside of our sessions when I feel doubt or fear. I started the program with lots of muddled thoughts about why I was dissatisfied with my career and finished the course with a sense of clarity and a toolkit for thinking through and executing career goals which I will continue to apply. Thank you Sarah!

— Izzy R.

I came to the coaching program wanting to lay out a clear roadmap for the next decade of my political career, including creative projects and life priorities. I had a lot of ideas but not a lot of structure. I am taking away confidence in my strengths and abilities, a renewed sense of passion for the work I do, hope for my future, and structure for how I plan to tackle my goals through 2030! And in the meantime, I landed a job that is exactly what I was looking for. I'm really excited about all of this.

— Nina K.

I stumbled upon Realize Change at a time when I was feeling stuck in my career. Sarah gave me a safe space to be vulnerable, grow my confidence, and find my voice. With Sarah's insight, constructive feedback, and collaborative ideas, I've grown in my current job role as well as in my career mapping journey. I'm now on track for a promotion and have a clearer idea of where I want my career to go. Thank you, Sarah for everything!

— michela G.

I started coaching on the heels of my most draining, exhausting professional chapter yet. Sarah helped me put structure and support around my search for clarified purpose — in the short and longer term. I am leaving the program with a guiding personal mission, a far expanded network, and a flexible but more clarified vision to inform my future choices. AND a new job and team that is proving to be so many of the things I've yearned and worked for! Sarah helped me identify my priorities so I could hone in on aligned opportunities with more ease, and supported me to put my best foot forward in the process so I could successfully land in one.

— Anya T.

Sarah is an amazing coach, and I’m so grateful to have crossed paths with her! She helped me develop the ability to listen to my inner wisdom, reconnect with my strengths, and get more clarity on the type of roles I want to pursue in order to achieve the large scale social impact I deeply care about. She also enabled me to join an extraordinary community of women changemakers, which makes the whole coaching journey even more invaluable. Sarah truly honors my person and purpose and supports me in actualizing my goals. I cannot recommend her enough!

— Nadia s.

The Realize Change coaching program was such an important experience for me during this very difficult year. While coming in isolated from my community and feeling directionless, the program helped me decipher my purpose and set meaningful goals for my professional and personal life. I came in overwhelmed by the needs of the world and left feeling confident in my path to make a difference. While the work isn't over (and never will be), the coaching and curriculum has given me access to important tools that I will continue to use for the rest of my life.

— Sammi S. 

When I signed up for Sarah's coaching program, I was feeling burned out and frustrated. I knew I needed to make a change in my job, but I wasn't sure what options would be appropriate for me or what direction would be best. Through our work, I was able to clarify my values and explore what was most important to me. Sarah's thoughtful, engaging, and creative approach was tremendously beneficial to me, and I can't recommend her (and this program) highly enough!

— M. L.

Sarah was instrumental in helping me define my career goals and maintain my momentum, especially as the pandemic hit in the middle of my job search! With her help, I gained confidence and clarity in my own strengths, and I was able to move from a job and company where I felt stifled to a new position where I can continue to grow. Sarah's measured, caring approach empowered me to make the changes I've been wanting to make for a long time.

— Jessica L.

Sarah helped me identify and explore opportunities at a time when I only saw barriers. She empowered me to start my own business, to get more involved in my local community, to set aside time for self-care, and to find creative solutions to my child care challenges.

— Amy T.

Working with Sarah accelerated the process converting an 'idea' into a tangible business model and LLC! The coaching process increased my confidence in and passion for my ideas and value in the market. It also helped to unleash my 'flow' and the discipline to iterate and execute.

— katara a.

Sarah incorporated active listening, somatic healing, and meditation into our one-on-one coaching sessions. She was so kind, thoughtful, and patient, as I navigated my career passions after leaving a job amidst COVID-19. I appreciated her words of encouragement, offerings of a new perspective, and her ability to be present with me.

— Paulette G.

When I sought out coaching, I was feeling stuck in my career path, but lost as to how to make a change. Sarah helped me identify possible paths forward based on my passions and strengths, boosted my confidence in my skills and experience, and motivated me to do the work needed to seek out new, exciting opportunities!

— megan a.

Coming away from the coaching program, I feel clear and confident that I am right on track! I have released anxiety and doubt. I have a greater awareness regarding what aligned action feels like, versus action based on external pressure or conditioning. I am less distracted, and better at determining which tasks actually deserve my energy. I have made over $1000 in my new passion project, I keep getting more responsibilities at work, and I have enrolled in a professional certificate program. I have direction! I feel excited and inspired.

— BRI R.

As my coach, Sarah guided me intentionally to reflect deeply on blocks I didn't even know I had that were standing in the way of my own success. I felt incredibly safe to explore vulnerable parts of myself with her, and I left each session with a sense of clarity about how to turn the experience of internal exploration into tangible action steps. Having Sarah as my coach was critical for me to get out of my rut of feeling stuck and into a world where I put one foot in front of the other and make progress toward my dreams.

— Kelsey V.

Working with Sarah helped me get clear on my goals by tapping into my creativity and exploring what I really wanted out of life and a career. I'm taking away a renewed sense of purpose and clarity around my goals and vision for living a fulfilling and happy life.

— Nikki N.

Sarah constructed such a thoughtful, robust, and multidimensional coaching program, and I am so grateful! She helped me take a more active role in my career and make decisions based on my values, passions, and strengths. I feel like I made a transition from feeling stuck, tentative, and unsure about any career decision to now feeling like I’m in the driver’s seat. I cannot recommend Sarah enough for anyone who is feeling stuck or overwhelmed and is looking for some clarity and grounding.

— Tara S.

Sarah was incredibly helpful during a transition point in my career, and supported me to stay focused on my big vision and aligned with my passions in an embodied way. I felt so seen, heard, and supported to not let my inner critic and self-limiting beliefs get in my way. I often felt taller (standing up taller and taking up more space) and more confident after our coaching sessions.

— ELLI N. R.

I joined Sarah's program because I found myself in a rut and feeling stuck in my career. I was having a hard time envisioning what I truly wanted to do with my work career and felt so insecure about what I truly desired out of my life. Sarah's coaching program really helped me reconnect with myself and my overall goals and aspirations. The action steps, homework, and resources she shared really helped me to feel more secure in taking the first steps to change my career and go after what I truly want out of my life. I feel that my time with her and the confidence I've gained in reaching my aspirations were invaluable!

— Nadia W.

My coaching sessions with Sarah have been powerful. We created tangible plans for creative career growth that I've already been actualizing! On a deeper level, we dove into unpacking systems that have been especially difficult for me, including people-pleasing and feeling hesitant about my value. I am coming away feeling more confident and less reliant on people-pleasing as I take my next steps. The program felt hand-crafted for me, and it was so much more than I even expected! I appreciate Sarah's insight, brilliance, and generosity, and highly recommend this program.

— J. A.

Sarah is a kind and flexible coach who's very open to adapting to what you need out of this coaching program. Through my journey with Sarah, I really connected with my passions, purposes, strengths, and needs which have become such an important compass for me as I experiment with different paid and unpaid opportunities and navigate life during a global pandemic where things are so unpredictable. I also learned to find joy in networking, which was something I used to feel so insecure about and want to avoid! I'm coming away from coaching with more confidence in myself, renewed curiosity to just try new things as they peak my interest rather than forcing myself to follow a "perfect" path, and the undeniable truth that my wellness and social impact CAN be aligned rather than at odds with each other.

— An b.

I started working with Sarah during a huge time of transition in my life. I was experiencing anxiety and multiple major life events on top of quitting my job in a toxic workplace and searching for a new one. I wanted to work with Sarah to reorient my career and feel focused. I referred to Sarah as my unemployment doula to my friends because she did all this and more. The most valuable things I am taking away are I am capable, I am grounded, and though I don't have it *all* figured out right now, I should give myself credit for the life and career I'm building. Thank you, Sarah!

— Rebecca G.

During a period of transition in my life, Sarah helped me to gain clarity about what direction I wanted to head in. Her coaching practice helped me to be confident in my own potential and the decisions I make to achieve it.

— Lia W.

Sarah's coaching was transformative for me. She helped me work through how I can best apply past experience to new ventures. Her focus on strengths and her positivity made challenges less daunting and opportunities more apparent. She was also super helpful with expanding my network in new directions. I’m coming away with a whole new perspective on how I can use my experience to shift my career in a gradual way that ensures I have an income stream while also satisfying my desire for new challenges that use the private sector to make an impact in the world. I no longer see this as a daunting shift but a fun opportunity. I feel better about myself and much more ready to look for a job now that I have a career path mapped out that fits with what I am interested in and also what I need for family life. I recommend her highly to anyone looking to rethink their career to make a positive difference in the world.

 — Elizabeth G.

I appreciate that Sarah is grounded and practical as a coach while encouraging her clients to be bold and visionary. I loved the groundings that allowed me to be more present during each session and the future visioning exercises that brought clarity to long-nurtured ideas and ambitions. I would definitely recommend working with Sarah if you are looking for a change or just need help articulating what you want to achieve as a changemaker.

— Courtney K.

Sarah was wonderful to work with, and I benefited immensely from my coaching experience with her: I feel more grounded, more creative, more confident, and have more professional direction than before. Sarah is an active listener who asks thoughtful questions that encourage growth and meaningful engagement.

— Yael K.

I came to the coaching program in the midst of a big new job that I had thought was “the one,” but where I was flailing and felt like a complete failure. I sought Sarah out from this place of fear and anxiety, and I desperately wanted and needed to come away with less inner turmoil and more sense of direction. Four months later, looking back at my goals from when we started, I can't believe how much we accomplished over the course of our time together. This included feeling a greater sense of agency in my job, developing my creative dream project, pursuing a new way of helping people that really speaks to me… and more! Overall, my biggest takeaway is that I really can trust myself, and trust that I can show up as myself, be honest, do the best that I can — and trust the something larger that is holding all of it. I am grateful for my time with Sarah and recommend this program to anyone who wants a shift into more meaning in their lives and careers.

 — Sarah B.

No matter where you are in starting your venture, having a supportive, thoughtful, intuitive person to guide you through the process and identify issues you're having is really valuable. Sarah helped me recognize my strengths, needs, and fears that were keeping me from achieving my goals.

— Emma K.

Sarah is such a clarifying breath of fresh air! When I was overwhelmed with my own internal indecision, her questions, patience and guidance helped me get laser focused on how to prioritize my next step. Our conversation has had a positive ripple effect of keeping my business aligned to my vision and mission to serve. I highly recommend her brilliance!

— NINA E.

Sarah's calm, supportive presence and effective coaching tools helped me find clarity around the issues blocking me from living my best life. I now have a clearer vision of what I want and don't want in my career, and my life!

— Miriam B.

I highly recommend working with Sarah! She is a talented and compassionate coach who created a warm, open, and spacious place for possibilities and new perspectives to abound. Sarah’s patience and non-judgmental nature offered an opportunity for me to explore new and intriguing areas and go deeper into self-discovery and development. Always kind, she asked thought-provoking questions and made constructive observations, which consistently led to even greater possibilities and spaciousness. Sarah’s belief in me inspired me to believe more in myself… something for which I will be forever grateful.

— Margaret M.

Working with Sarah was very valuable. A great balance between visioning and tangible, practical guidance. I appreciated the exercises and tools that have helped me to focus more on my future.

— ALlison R.

When I started working with Sarah, I sought support with manifesting self-care and focus in my life. She gave me tools to feel more grounded and take manageable steps toward my goals. She also conducted exercises that offered new insight into myself. This introspection led me to the valuable perspective of viewing myself with more respect and grace. During our sessions, I also encountered an unexpectedly difficult turn of work events. Sarah's guidance was a crucial factor in helping me move past the initial shroud of overwhelming negativity and adopting an outlook of resilience. I don't know how I'd have fared without her help.

— Mackenzie H.

Sarah is driven by a deep passion for making the world a better place. She has lived this value through her personal and professional life, working to help vulnerable individuals and communities. Sarah has a gift of seeing the light in others and helping them to draw out their unique qualities. In her recent course, we delved deeply into ourselves to identify our passions and callings. I found the experience to be deeply transformative. I highly recommend her services to anyone who is seeking to become a social change agent or to further their work for social change.

— Becky W.

Sarah has actively and eloquently adapted her coaching techniques for this time of crisis. I want to thank her for bringing a meditative, warm space for women identified participants to reflect and feel present. Thank you for welcoming me into your community, Sarah! 

— Emma E.

Today was a wonderful reminder of why being held and empowered in a space is so important. Whether we’re doing deep and vulnerable work or the tedious, having a sense of belonging and welcoming is essential to sustaining, well, anything. Sarah started this casual co-working day for fellow women entrepreneurs, and we spent the afternoon connecting over shared interests and challenges and tapping away on our keyboards like the bosses we are.

— Alison W.

Sarah led our group through a caring and supportive discussion about self care and communal care. She asked insightful questions, helped us to re-frame our priorities, and encouraged us to grow with a gentle and honest approach.

— ELIZABETH O.

Since participating in the circle, I now know more about what type of work I am interested in pursuing. Sarah, you helped me re-frame some of the stories I was telling myself about past professional challenges. I feel more in tune with my strengths and how I can use those in my professional and volunteer work. I also gained a community of women who lift me up and offer meaningful feedback and encouragement. I wanted to identify opportunities for impact and bring a sense of confidence back to myself and I have done just that! I am so grateful!

— Abbie F.

Sarah got us so in touch with our strengths in such a positive and supportive way... I  remain buoyed by the class weeks later!

— Course participant

After participating in Sarah's cohort for women social entrepreneurs, I'm coming away with renewed faith in myself and a greater feeling of community in DC. I loved the groundings and the non-linear exercises we did together — like guided visualization, dancing warm-ups, and symbolically burning the thoughts we're ready to let go of. The flexibility of the spaces we met in made the whole experience really special. I would recommend this program to people who are actively working through issues in their work for social change. This cohort helps prepare you to do your life's work!

— Lisa H.