Hi, I’m Sarah.
I believe the skills that matter most - communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence - aren't just helpful workplace tools for success. They're required life skills. And I've made it my mission to teach them in ways that are engaging, relatable, and that drive measurable change.
Whether I'm facilitating a workshop, speaking at a conference, or helping individuals recognize their personal strengths, my goal remains the same: to help people become leaders and teams who connect more authentically, communicate more effectively, and bring out the best in others.
My Story
My journey into the world of training started in an unexpected place: Japan.
Right out of university, I went to Asia and spent some time in the city of Takasaki. Standing in front of classrooms where students didn't share my language or culture taught me something fundamental, which is: connection comes before everything else. If people don't feel understood, they won't engage. And if they don't engage, they won't learn.
That experience shaped how I facilitate and teach others to this day.
When I returned to the U.S., I began my initial career in the manufacturing industry, where I developed and facilitated leadership programs at Worthington Industries. I was challenged to revive their first-tier leadership program for first-time managers. As I designed and led my first leadership program, I facilitated various workshops on communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics. Along the way, I watched individuals grow—not just as leaders, but as people.
The feedback that meant the most to me was when participants told me the skills they learned didn't just help them at work, but also at home. With their kids. With their neighbors. With difficult family situations. That's when I knew this work mattered beyond the workplace.
What Motivates My Work
I'm driven by a commitment to excellence and a belief that development work should create real, measurable change. When I deliver workshops or work with individuals, my goal is simple: create learning experiences that are engaging, psychologically safe, and immediately applicable.
Whether I'm working with frontline employees, emerging leaders, or individuals investing in their own growth, I focus on making complex topics accessible through a combination of storytelling, humor, and practical frameworks that people can relate to.
Quality matters to me because I believe people deserve training that creates real impact. I'm motivated by seeing participants walk away with greater clarity, confidence, and new tools they didn't have before.
I'm also a firm believer in having a growth mindset. To me, personal and professional growth come from the same place: a genuine desire to understand ourselves and others more deeply. That's the mindset behind every workshop I lead, and is the reason why I enjoy what I do by helping others to grow.
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