KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | SELF-ADVOCACY EXPERT

 

I help professionals who feel lost or stuck clarify what they really want, communicate it with confidence, and turn it into a fulfilling reality.

 

SPEAKING TOPICS

Self-Advocacy:

Everyone deserves to claim, honor, and offer their greatest talents to the world. Self-advocacy is the key.

As a Harvard-trained lawyer and former Wall Street attorney turned career coach and professional development professor, Sarah empowers audiences to claim their power with integrity in any environment. Through engaging stories and actionable tools, Sarah reframes outdated career advice and helps audiences lead more authentic, empowered professional lives using the skills of self-advocacy.

Sarah’s Five Core Principles of Self-Advocacy:

  1. Self-Awareness:

    • Discover a new approach to self-awareness and integrate your inner insight into greater professional joy and fulfillment.

  2. Self-Direction:

    • Clarify your long-term vision and learn how to identify next steps that lead to the future you truly want.

  3. Self-Belief:

    • Move beyond imposter syndrome with a new definition of humility and by cultivating a fundamental belief that you are worthy and capable.

  4. Self-Articulation:

    • Learn how to speak about your value with confidence—without sounding arrogant or shrinking into invisibility. Sarah’s Douchebag-to-Doormat scale is a game-changer.

  5. Self-Embodiment:

    • It’s not just about knowing—it’s about living into what you know. Learn to embody your values and to take action on your vision by staying centered in the truth of who you are.

      TESTIMONIALS

"Sarah brings unparalleled infectious energy . . . . She is a tour de force of positivity and students are drawn to her message – if not transformed by it. We always introduced the Career Center through one of Sarah’s keynote presentations. I cannot think of a better way to set the tone for working with your office, re-energizing students, or motivating them to think beyond OCI . . ."

Lydia Russo, Former Assistant Dean for the Career Center, Emory Law 

"Having seen Sarah present previously, we knew it would be good, but it was fantastic! With her dynamic style, the students were excited to participate. The feedback from students included words like “awesome,” “amazing,” “incredibly informative,” and “fun.”  I would highly recommend Sarah to present at any (or all) of your professional development programs!"

Stephanie Powell, Assistant Dean for Career Services, Mercer School of Law

"Sarah’s 'Mining for Gold Workshop' is both engaging and enlightening. She is a dynamic speaker, effortlessly connecting with her audience and delivering relevant and valuable advice.  Our students were extremely pleased with this workshop, and I look forward to working with Sarah again in the future."

Lezlie A. Griffin, Assistant Dean for Career Services, Tulane Law

“I just have to jump up and down on Oprah’s couch and yell about how much I love this woman! She helps you put structure to your wildest dreams—and turn them into reality.”
— Katie Ballard, Herbalist, Healer, Muse-ician