Leadership and career coaching for women
Lead with confidence. Communicate with intention.
You were promoted because you do great work. Now the work is leading people. I coach mid-level leaders who want to feel more at ease and effective in their role.
What we work on
The habits that move you from doing great work to leading it.
Leadership mindset
Break through the glass ceiling. Stop second-guessing, trust your judgment and drive your career, not just your job.
Communication
Difficult conversations, being heard in the room, and building influence with your stakeholders.
Visibility
Share your wins, build allies and make sure your contribution is seen, without waiting to be noticed.
Energy and boundaries
Protect your most valuable assets, your energy and your time. Say no with confidence and prevent burnout.
Delegation and development
Stop carrying everything yourself. Hand off work clearly and build a team culture of growth and development.
Vision
Step back from the day to day. Think strategically and explain where your team is going.
For managers, new leaders and directors who know they can do more and want to lead with more clarity and ease.
What coaching includes
Coaching built around you and the people you lead.
One-on-one coaching
Confidential sessions focused on your goals, with practical tools and one small step to practice between sessions.
Tools from my workshops
Exercises from Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Burnout and Boundaries, my workshops on leadership mindset, energy and time.
Add-on
360 feedback interviews
I interview the people you work with, confidentially. You get a clear picture of your strengths and growth areas, and a development plan built from it.
Coaching packages start at $4,500 for three months. Company-sponsored coaching is available. Ask about company rates.
Recommended reading. I often recommend How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith, and we put its ideas into practice in our sessions.
With company-sponsored coaching, your manager can help set your goals, and what you share with me stays confidential.
How it starts
Three simple steps.
- 1
Tell me about you
Fill out a short form about your role and what you want to work on.
- 2
We talk
I reply personally to set up a conversation about your goals.
- 3
We begin
If it is a fit, we set your goals and begin coaching. Engagements run three to six months.
From leaders I have coached
In their words.
My experience with Sara was nothing short of transformative. She provided me with invaluable insights and practical strategies that not only refined my leadership style but also improved communication and strengthened team dynamics within my organization.
I was overwhelmed and facing severe burnout. This program taught me to restructure my habits and mindset, enabling me to enhance my abilities for advancement. I'm revitalized, and equipped with strategies to continuously grow as a leader.
I was in a rut and burned out. I learned to rebuild my personal foundation, so that I could work on the leadership skills needed to get promoted. I am re-energized and with tangible takeaways that I can use every day.
Initials and roles only, to protect client privacy. Every client's experience is their own.
"The communication skills that help a woman lead with confidence are the same ones that help her create healthy relationships."
About Sara
Sara Spencer
I have spent more than 20 years in human resources, organizational effectiveness, operations and leadership, and I have been coaching since 2010. I have worked with teams in tech, operations, manufacturing and sales, from new managers to directors and senior leaders.
- MBA
- ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- Coaching since 2010
Also by Sara: THE LUV RESET, a program for women ready to bring the same clarity into their relationships.
Start with one conversation.
Tell me where you are as a leader and what you want to change. I will reply personally.