Sarah’s keynotes are dynamic, research-backed, and refreshingly real. Audiences walk away with actionable insights they can implement immediately—whether it’s tackling tough conversations, preventing burnout, or fostering a workplace where people actually want to show up. With humor, candor, and a deep understanding of human behavior, Sarah delivers more than just motivation; she delivers results.

All of Sarah’s keynote programs are customized to each audience through a pre-event call to learn your organizations goals and what success looks like for you.  Sarah does her research on your industry!  Each program can be tailored to be delivered virtually, hybrid or in person.  Most of these programs can be presented as a keynote, ½ day workshop. 

Master of Calm: How to Keep Your Head While Everyone Around You is Losing Theirs

Leaders are the steady force in workplaces facing constant change, conflict, and stress. This keynote equips leaders with the tools to stay calm, think clearly, and make sound decisions—even in high-pressure situations. With rising burnout, employee disengagement, and workplace tensions, teams need leaders who can de-escalate stress and model resilience.

Key Takeaways:

• Practical techniques for emotional regulation in high-stress moments

• How to maintain clarity and confidence during workplace conflicts

• Strategies to prevent burnout and cultivate a culture of resilience

Passion, Purpose, and Paychecks: Rediscover the Heart of Work

Feeling stuck in the daily grind? It’s time to reconnect with what fuels you! This engaging and energizing keynote will help you reignite your passion, find deeper meaning in your work, and boost your motivation—all while reducing stress and frustration.

Best audience: frontline workers

Key Takeaways:
Practical strategies to stay engaged and motivated, even on tough days
Mindset shifts that help you tackle challenges with confidence and clarity
Tools for navigating change without feeling overwhelmed
Ways to boost productivity so you can get more done with less effort

Through humor, real-world examples, and interactive insights, you’ll leave feeling recharged, refocused, and ready to bring your best self to work—because when passion and purpose align, the paycheck feels even better!

Both/And: How to Lead with Empathy and Accountability

Too often leaders get stuck in an untrue dichotomy: They can hold employees accountable (and be a hardnose) or they can be likeable (but let some things slide). What if this framing wasn’t accurate? Because it isn’t. Our thinking isn’t accurate and our skillset to hold accountability with empathy may be poor. But empathy and accountability actually work really together. Today’s leaders need to build relationships of trust with their employees and be clear about standards, expectations, and goals.

Best audience: Leaders, especially new leaders, those who need a skills refresher, and those supervising former peers

Key Takeaways:

Mindset shifts to remove blocks and identify when your slipping

Tools to use during difficult conversations to stay grounded and emotionally regulated

Scripts to begin leading with both empathy and accountability

Being the Kind in Human

Incivility causes disruptions in work and life and kindness can be seen as a liability. But it is instead a superpower that connects people, builds trust, and helps steward our nervous systems. Using stories and research this keynote will support you in practicing a ‘kindset mindset.’

Key Takeaways:

Tools to infuse kindness in small moments

Practice reframing and boundary clarification

An increased ability to remain open using emotional intelligence

Leadership Unfiltered: Ditch the Myths, Own Your Power, Lead with Confidence

Too many leaders are held back by outdated advice and leadership clichés that simply don’t work in today’s workplaces. It’s time to unlearn the myths that create burnout, self-doubt, and ineffective leadership. This keynote uncovers the most damaging leadership lies—like "leaders must have all the answers" or "emotions don’t belong at work"—and replaces them with real, research-backed strategies for leading with confidence, authenticity, and impact. Attendees will walk away empowered to lead with clarity, build trust, and create stronger teams.

Key Takeaways:

• The top leadership myths that are holding you (and your team) back

• How to replace outdated leadership advice with research-backed strategies

• Why vulnerability and authenticity are leadership strengths, not weaknesses

• Practical tools to build trust, inspire teams, and lead with confidence