Career Coaching

Goal: Land a role that energizes you: one that plays to your strengths, aligns with your values, and excites you to wake up on Mondays (no more Sunday scaries!). Perfect for: If you're ready for a change; whether you’ve outgrown your current role, lost motivation, or want to transition into a new career path. What we’ll do: - Pinpoint a cohesive intersection of your strengths, energizers, and values to identify target roles / industries that align with your personal and professional goals - Build your personal "board of directors": mentors, advocates, and senior sponsors who open doors and keep you accountable - Create and execute a networking strategy that is authentic and effective - Optimize your resume and LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills and impact - Develop interview stories that showcase your potential, not just your past - Design a strategic 90-day job search plan that keeps you focused and in control Expected outcomes: Clarity on your next career chapter, a tailored plan to reach it, and the confidence (and network) to make it happen.

Career Coaching with Radical Candor: Clarity, Confidence, and Action I believe that honest, direct feedback can be a powerful tool for growth. My coaching style is rooted in radical candor—challenging you to think differently while offering support and encouragement at every step. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe to explore your career path, identify areas for growth, and take confident steps toward your goals. Clients appreciate that I offer straightforward advice while always keeping their best interests in mind. I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, gain clarity on your next steps, and give you the confidence to take action—whether you’re transitioning into a new role, preparing for interviews, or moving into leadership. What clients are saying: "Great storyteller! One of the best when it comes to interview prep and execution!" -- Client landed job at OpenAI "Sara empowered me to seek out a higher level career and has been a mentor for me in stepping into my worth in the workplace. Sara's guidance helped me pursue and land a six-figure salaried job in tech and she has consistently been a source of support and encouragement in learning how to speak up and ask for more as a female. Sara is not just a great coach and example, but feels like a teammate who wants to win with you." -- Client landed job at Customer.io "Sara is an exceptional coach with tons of expertise in sales and marketing. Her thoughtful, strategic approach helped me define my personal brand and land my dream role. She brings a rare combination of empathy, clarity, and creativity — making her especially effective with career pivots. If you're looking to sharpen your impact and tell your story with purpose, Sara's guidance is a game changer." --Cliented had successful career pivot into consulting "Really helped improve my confidence in the interview process and gave me a lot of great insight into the recruiting process and what companies look for. Couldn't recommend enough!" -- Client landed job at Roland Berger (Management Consulting) I’m here to help you get unstuck and take the next step in your career with a clear strategy, confidence, and a sense of direction. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and make the process feel empowering and achievable.

As someone who started their career in FP&A, transitioned into Strategy, and landed in Product Marketing, I've navigated 3 different careers in 10 years within the same company. I have led company-wide, strategy-defining efforts in all of my roles from QuickBooks and TurboTax partnerships, cloud adoption acceleration, and entering the ERP category. I have demonstrated an ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics across business units and functions, identify mentors and champions, and drive results that speak for themselves.

As a current marketer working at one of the most loved brands in Canada - Tim Hortons, I have been loving my job, and I want to help you find your passion and career goals. I specialize in guiding professionals toward achieving their career aspirations and unlocking their full potential. With a background in business and went through the entire journey of career searching myself, I understand how difficult it is to find a job in today's world, and I am here to help. I offer personalized coaching tailored to individual strengths, goals, and challenges. My approach integrates proven methodologies with practical insights, empowering clients to navigate career journeys, enhance their skills, and build robust professional networks. Committed to fostering growth and confidence, I provide strategies that are necessary for clients to excel in their chosen paths and achieve sustained career success.

Googler and Transformational Coach with a robust background in strategy and management from top-tier companies like Google, Adobe, and Deloitte Consulting, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As a Senior Strategist and Exec Architect at Google, I have honed my skills in guiding professionals to excel in their careers. My MBA from Kellogg School of Management, where I was actively involved in leadership roles, further equips me to provide strategic insights and personalized coaching. Having coached over 750 individuals, I am passionate about helping you navigate your career path, whether it's mastering the job search, acing interviews, or advancing burnout or life coaching within your current role or getting into MBA programs. Let's connect and create a tailored plan to achieve your goals!

I have worked for over 30 years with hundreds of students and clients seeking to start their career, or to change fields. I work in particular with lawyers seeking to switch fields and careers, and with pre-law students looking to enter the field of law, as well as with law students, and college students in general. I have published two books and many articles on the topic of career change, and finding a job/career. I was an Assistant Dean of a very large multi-campus Pre-law Advising program at a major university for many years. I was also a Director in the Career Services Office of a major law school for several years and have also had my own private career coaching practice. I am also experienced in administering and interpreting several career inventories.

I have been a career mentor and coach with a non-profit group called Lunar Accel for over three years and I have completed my independent coaching sessions with private clients. Through Lunar Accel (https://www.lunaraccel.org/), I have inspired and empowered talented and driven younger Asian American professionals to find their career aspirations and design their own fulfilling lives and career paths. I have also served as a highly sought-after mentor by sharing unique perspectives of climbing the corporate ladder and making a significant career pivot, and by providing concrete action plans to help mentees achieve their desired career outcomes through career guidance, soul-searching, intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship

With an interdisciplinary background spanning Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and high-level global policy work with organizations like Code.org, I bring a rigorous, real-world perspective to career coaching. Whether you are navigating competitive university admissions, pivoting into policy and EdTech, or breaking into high-impact fields, I help you translate your unique story into a compelling professional narrative. As a former Teaching Fellow and researcher at Harvard—where I served on over 20 teaching teams, reached more than 1,000 students, and ran sections and 1:1 office hours with hundreds of learners—and a lead instructor at Phillips Academy, my mentorship has directly guided students and young professionals into top-tier global institutions, fellowships, and competitive career pathways. My coaching approach rejects generic templates in favor of structured, highly individualized strategy. We will focus on sharpening your positioning, mastering high-stakes interviews, and building the tangible leverage you need to stand out in the job markets.

Let's get you where you belong! Whether you are a student aiming for a standout first job or internship, an intrapreneur seeking to disrupt from within, an entrepreneur transitioning to the corporate world, or a professional looking to transfer skills to a new domain, I provide the blueprint for unprecedented success. As an award-winning Global Executive and Scholar, I specialize in engineering radical career transformations across industries and continents. My expertise lies in: • Student-to-Professional Transitions: Guiding students to secure impactful first roles in their chosen industries • Intrapreneurship: Cultivating innovation within established corporations • Entrepreneurship-to-Corporate Transitions: Helping founders leverage their startup experience in Fortune 500 roles • Cross-Industry Pivots: Translating skills between seemingly disparate fields • Re-entry Coaching: Empowering mothers returning to work and professionals re-entering after sabbaticals or extended career breaks • Global Mobility: Facilitating seamless career transitions across international markets My clients have secured roles at: • LVMH • Kering • Cartier • The New York Times • Hugo Boss • Netflix • Google • Boston Consulting Group • United Nations • ...and more! Industries I have successfully helped my clients navigate include: • Diplomacy • Academia • Luxury and Fashion • Media and Entertainment • Tech • Consulting • Advertising and Marketing • Hospitality • Real Estate • Non-profit My approach is rooted in: • Cultural Intelligence: Leveraging my experience across five continents to navigate global business landscapes and cultural sensitivities • Cross-Pollination of Ideas: Applying qualitative and quantitative insights from leading industry conferences I regularly speak at and exclusive trend reports • Future-Proofing Careers: Anticipating industry trends to position clients ahead of the curve

Thanks for checking out my profile! After 10 years as a consultant with companies like KPMG and BCG, I made a successful career pivot into executive search. With almost 20 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and career development, I have successfully guided individuals in navigating their career paths and achieving their professional goals. My background includes global talent leadership roles at top consulting firms like Bain & Company, where I created the first global talent research & insights capability, and McKinsey & Company, where I scaled their first fully-dedicated tech recruiting team. Now, as a strategic talent partner, I specialize in career advising for university students, professionals re-entering the workforce, and those looking to change careers. I also specialize in supporting highly skilled, recent immigrants to the US to find work that aligns with the skills and experience they developed in their native country. Let's collaborate to unlock your potential and strategically position you for success in your desired field. Reach out to start your journey with me today!