Hi, I’m Sara.
I’m an ICF-certified coach, consultant, and facilitator specializing in strengths-based leadership and team development. As a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, I help individuals and teams understand what they naturally do best and apply those strengths to work more effectively together. My work focuses on translating self-awareness into practical action, giving teams a shared language to improve communication, collaboration, and performance. In my experience, when individuals understand how they are naturally wired and learn to apply those patterns intentionally, organizations see measurable improvements in how people work together.
I frequently work with teams investing in professional development for growth-oriented staff or preparing for high-stakes meetings and retreats. I strive to create learning environments that are both candid and action-oriented, equipping teams with practical insights they can immediately apply. Much of my coaching work focuses on emerging leaders - individuals promoted for their technical expertise who are now navigating the challenges of leading people for the first time. I help these leaders move forward with confidence and clarity as they make that transition.
Before founding Hardwire Consulting, I spent a decade in the music industry as an artist manager, overseeing the touring and recording enterprises of artists ranging from club to stadium acts. That experience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments shaped the collaborative, flexible, and hands-on approach I bring to my clients today. My consulting work has taken me inside a wide range of organizations, from startups and family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 companies across entertainment, healthcare, technology, and financial services. The clients I enjoy working with most are open-minded, collaborative, and willing to engage in honest conversations that lead to meaningful change.
