“Sara Jane is warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, and understanding. I felt as though I had known her for years, and her coaching style and approach allowed me to trust her with information that I had not felt comfortable sharing. Sara Jane is an amazing coach with a wonderful grasp of how to connect with clients and immediately put them at ease. If you can get on her schedule, you won’t regret working with her!”
Toni L.
For quite some time, I had felt stuck and scared to be honest with both myself and others about my true purpose in life. I think for years I have been spinning within a narrative that was created for me long ago in my childhood. I reached out to Sara Jane initially in the summer of 2020 because I felt like I was in a downward spiral of guilt and self sabotage. That coupled with the pandemic, pivoting a company, losing my co-founder and homeschooling my kids left me feeling physically and emotionally exhausted.
I had been friendly with Sara Jane for years, and so when I realized I was in a dark place, she was the first person I reached out to. Every time I had interacted with Sara Jane in the past, whether it was for coffee or for an in depth session, I always left feeling so full of positivity, energy and light, and I knew she would be able to help unravel and understand my feelings better to help me both personally and professionally.
To say my time with Sara Jane has been life changing and life affirming would be an understatement. Sara Jane has truly transformed my life, helping me clearly see what is important in life to make the right decisions for myself personally and professionally. She expertly and compassionately breaks things down in ways that are so simple yet so hard hitting and gives me homework to implement on a weekly basis. I have a running document which is 30+ pages long filled with her expert advice and guidance – I keep this document open all the time and routinely visit it to read through her notes so I can feel clarity and strength. I also have four post it notes up next to my desk that read “Do not be attached to the outcome”, “Surrender to the moment”, “Curiosity not judgement” and “Take a breath” These affirmations, which Sara Jane encouraged me to write down, help me on a daily basis as I traverse an extremely difficult professional situation. I cannot recommend Sara Jane enough for her patience, honesty and compassionate style of coaching!
Priya A.
Before working with Sara Jane, I felt really stuck. I was unhappy with my work but unsure of what my next steps should be to move my career forward, and I lacked the confidence in my skills and abilities to do so.
I’ve worked with several coaches in the past, but Sara Jane is the coach I’ve worked with the longest, by far. Unlike other coaches, Sara Jane doesn’t bring an agenda to our meetings, or tell me what the answers are. Instead, she brings a truly open ear and mind to our sessions. She guides me to see what relationships and tasks aren’t working for me, and prioritize what I have to do so I can work toward the goals that are most important to me. Sara Jane has a unique ability to help wade through the many things vying for my time and refocus on those things that are truly important.
I always look forward to my conversations with Sara Jane. Working with her is like having an experienced mentor and compassionate friend all in one. And she checks in throughout the week to help keep me on track and moving forward. Our weekly meetings are often the highlight of my week!
Sara Jane and I worked together in her role as a creative consultant for both my Biscotti Company and my Photography Company and as a coach. Her experience and depth of knowledge in the art and food fields is exquisite. She is articulate and technically astute. As a business associate and trusted friend, Sara Jane provided amazing support both emotionally and intellectually. Many of my most important decisions were based on her advice and guidance. I strongly recommend Sara Jane for her excellent work and trusted advisory skills.
After five exhilarating but exhausting years of self-employment, Sara Jane helped me rediscover my enthusiasm for my work. She is an excellent listener and, through her coaching, encouraged me to define my own solutions and successes. Sara Jane’s approach combined idealism with practicality, where all options were possible yet potential challenges were acknowledged and responses strategized – a refreshing change from the “You just have to want it” mindset.
She also provided insights into what might be driving my fears about the uncertainty of my long-term career goals and suggested exercises and techniques to work through those doubts. Working with her enabled me to make personal and professional changes that have led to a fresh perspective on networking, a more efficient workflow and new clients.
