What People Are Saying
Stories from women in tech who stopped second‑guessing themselves and started leading on purpose.
“Before working with Sarah, I was starting to feel stagnant and unsure what my next step should or could look like. I knew I had the skills, but wasn’t clear on how to position myself or where to focus.
Working with Sarah was exactly what I needed. She’s empathetic but also gives clear, actionable feedback. She asks the right questions, cuts through the noise quickly, and calls out the things you’re avoiding in a way that actually helps you move forward. She created a space where I could be honest about my lack of confidence, while also helping me recognise and back my existing strengths.
As a result, I have a lot more clarity on the kind of work I want to be doing and feel more confident backing myself in conversations and decisions. I’m far more intentional in how I approach my career now and I can’t thank Sarah enough.”
Kate D., Cloud Migration Manager, Atlassian
“Sarah's coaching skills are superb and natural. She deliberately challenges, consistently encourages, and takes real interest in seeing the people she works with develop.
What distinguishes Sarah is a unique combination of assertiveness and kindness. She sets high standards, communicates with transparency, and is never ambiguous about expectations or direction. That level of clarity is hard to find. At the same time, she creates an environment where people feel supported and confident taking on more than they thought possible.
I experienced this firsthand when we partnered on a machine learning initiative. Sarah's guidance helped me deepen my technical fluency and build the ability to engage credibly at all levels and influence executive stakeholders on technically complex efforts. Her investment in the growth of those around her is authentic, even outside her direct team.
Sarah is the kind of leader who makes teams healthier, high-performance, and stronger.”
Mirna L., Senior Technical Program Manager, Atlassian
“Sarah is the best! She helped me get promoted within six months of working together at a big tech company. Her warmth and candour built my confidence while also helping me recognise any blind spots holding me back. Her advice is grounded in real experience, and she has a real talent for guiding you toward the right next step. I’d highly recommend her as a career coach.”
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“Life-altering and life-affirming.”
“Before working with Sarah, I was really struggling with burnout and job dissatisfaction with my new role after being laid off, and I didn't understand why. I also have had imposter syndrome most my career and feel it has held me back.
What helped most was the accountability. Sarah didn't let me stay comfortable with old patterns; she consistently challenged me to notice and change my inner dialogue, especially the moments where I was talking myself out of progress. On top of that, the worksheets and exercises she gave as homework between sessions pushed me to actively apply what we covered in real time, rather than letting the insights fade.
Through this process with coaching, I was finally able to identify my values and how I wanted them to align with my career. I made the major life decision to leave my job in tech and transition into a career that helps people, not shareholders. I'm now exploring both a career in the nonprofit space and creating my own business.”
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