Sarah D. Carlson

Claim Your Power, Claim Your Purpose

I teach professionals who feel stuck how to clarify what they really want and turn it into a fulfilling reality using the skills of self-advocacy.

Speaker

Sarah is a polished and inspiring public speaker who speaks from the heart. She shares powerful stories, proven strategies, and the gifts she's uncovered after more than a decade of helping people define and achieve career success.

Author

Sarah's first book, The Five Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy: Your Guide to Claiming Your Power, will be available in September everywhere books are sold! Pre-order your copy today!

Career Sherpa

Sarah guides people to their highest professional heights with the skills of self-advocacy. Through her coaching, teaching, and workshops, she has helped many lost souls transform their professional lives.

See Sarah In Action

Folks who are interested in hiring me to speak can download my media kit.

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Sarah’s 5 Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy

Drawing on her legal career, teaching, and her upcoming book, Sarah empowers audiences to claim their power with integrity in any environment. Through engaging stories and actionable tools, Sarah reframes outdated career advice and helps audiences lead more authentic, empowered professional lives.

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Self-Awareness

Do you know who you are? You can’t stand up for what you don’t understand, so self-advocacy starts with understanding YOU.

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Self-Direction

Clarify your long-term vision and learn how to take decisive steps toward the future you truly want.

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Self-Articulation

Learn how to speak about your value with confidence—without sounding arrogant or shrinking into invisibility.

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Self-Belief

Redefine humility and step into your worth. Sarah helps audiences move beyond imposter syndrome by reconnecting with their truth.

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Self-Embodiment

Turn values into action and align your daily work with your deeper purpose. It’s not just about knowing—it’s about becoming.

Are you claiming your power?

After graduating from Harvard Law School and launching a successful career on Wall Street, I found myself . . . miserable. I had no plan, but I figured there had to be more out there, so I left to pursue a more wholehearted life. I volunteered in Haiti to reconnect with my values, then returned to become a career coach and professor of professional development at top universities. I realized quickly that I was not alone, there is an epidemic of lost students and professionals, and I made it my life’s work to heal this crisis of wasted potential.

Through my speaking, workshops, and teaching, I have helped thousands of professionals get clear on who they are, what they want, and given them the tools to build the career—and life—they really want using the skills of self-advocacy.

“I just have to jump up and down on Oprah’s couch and yell about how much I love this woman! She helps you put structure to your wildest dreams and turn them into reality.”

— Katie Ballard, Herbalist, Healer, Muse-ician

What people are saying about Sarah:

  • “Sarah brings unparalleled infectious energy… She is a tour de force of positivity, and audience members are drawn to her message if not transformed by it.”

    — Lydia Russo
    Former Assistant Dean, Emory Law

  • “Sarah is a dynamic speaker, effortlessly connecting with her audience and delivering valuable advice.”

    Lezlie A. Griffin
    DEI & Social Justice Advocate

  • “It was fantastic! Sarah’s dynamic style lit up the room. Feedback included ‘awesome,’ ‘amazing,’ ‘incredibly informative,’ and ‘fun!’”

    — Stephanie Powell
    Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Education

  • "The Aha I Didn’t Know I Needed"

    I watched Sarah’s webinar five times before finally reaching out. Her insights on crafting a professional narrative and self-advocacy were exactly what I needed. Our one-on-one session was refreshingly real—just what I needed as a seasoned professional. Her guidance has been truly invaluable.

    — Cassandra M
    Bad Azz in Transition

Sarah’s Additional Offerings

Claim Your Power Resources

If you're tired of being overlooked but hate self-promotion, check out Sarah's Claim Your Power Quiz and free self-advocacy resources. Discovery your badass tier today!

Career Transformation Workshops

Are you ready to claim your power and your purpose? Join Sarah's workshop or career transformation program to claim your power and transform your professional life!

Claim Your Power Book Coming Soon

Sarah’s first book, The Five Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy: Your Guide to Claiming Your Power, will be available everywhere in September. Pre-order your copy today!

Unlock your power, and realize your professional potential!

Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch.