Sarah Sutton
Executive Coach
Sarah Sutton
Executive & Team Coach | Culture Strategist
Lead with confidence. Communicate with clarity. Influence for impact.
That’s where we start—because these are the capabilities that open doors to your next leadership opportunity.
The moments that move you forward often look like this:
• Speaking up with credibility and charisma
• Managing people, giving feedback, or navigating conflict while keeping trust intact
• Advocating for your ideas, your team, or your next role
• Sustaining energy and balance during change
This is where Sarah partners with you—helping you step into your purpose, build real confidence, and show up with presence that lands—especially under pressure and high visibility.
Clients describe Sarah as a “thread-puller”—the coach who asks the daring question others avoid and gets to the root of what’s really driving a challenge:
“Sarah reminds me who I am: calm and strong. I learned to stay grounded and get comfortable being uncomfortable at a pivotal point in my career.”
Sarah is no stranger to reinvention. After a 70-pound personal transformation and a career pivot from corporate wellness and communications, she discovered a core truth: leaders perform at their best when they stop fighting themselves and lead from self-trust. She calls this “calling a truce” with yourself. Like a tennis coach refining an athlete’s game, she sharpens what is uniquely yours so your leadership becomes intentional and unmistakably authentic.
As an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) (top 4% globally), Sarah has 5,000+ hours coaching leaders across the globe. Her Advanced Certification in Team Coaching helps you optimize team dynamics so your people thrive—and results don’t rely on you alone.
Your next move gives you back your best. Call the truce. Change the game.
About Sarah Sutton
Watch this video to learn more about Sarah’s coaching style, techniques, tools, and background. Discover what challenges she most enjoys in her work with clients, and what she is passionate about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoO-nCn0J-0
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Testimonials
“I’ve found my confidence as the leader I want to be. I defined my brand and sharpened my strategic thinking—earning two promotions in two years and becoming known as an innovative disruptor.”
— S. McCarty, VP, Calbright College
“Sarah helped me navigate a huge career move—from Big 4 consulting to leading a nonprofit. It was the best decision I’ve made.”
— A. Marbarger, CEO, Curebound
“Within ten minutes, Sarah revealed what my team really needed. We waded through the messy middle and unlocked new thinking.”
— J. Chow, VP, ACDI/VOCA
“I know my value and now show the real me. I broke free from self-doubt—and it’s already delivering results.”
— J. Keyes, CFO, National University
Past Clients/ Industries:
Sarah’s corporate clients stretch across 6 continents and lead a variety of company sizes. Well-known brands include:
• Life sciences and healthcare (Pfizer, GSK, Inova Health System)
• Higher education (National University, Calbright College)
• NGO and government (World Bank Group/IFC, GSA, USDA, FDIC, Navy)
• Nonprofit (Business for Social Responsibility, Curebound, ACDI/VOCA, Institute of International Education)
• Tech (Dell, Red Hat, Salesforce)
• Insurance (MetLife)
• Financial services (Goldman Sachs, Charles Schwab)
• Consulting (Deloitte, PwC)
Specialties
Sarah’s coaching strengthens three core capabilities that directly shape how you lead—and how others respond to you:
Leadership Presence & Branding
Be known for how you lead. Build a reputation that signals authority, trust, and readiness for what’s next.
Communication & Influence
Ensure your message lands across different stakeholders with the right balance of clarity and sensitivity—from delivering difficult news to persuasive presentations.
Well-being & Sustainable Performance
Operate at a high level without burning out—creating capacity and resilience to consistently lead through ongoing demands.
Extended Focus Areas
- Team Alignment & Collaboration
- Change Navigation & Career Transition
- Relationship Intelligence (RQ) & People Empowerment
- Conflict Resolution, Mediation, & Salary Negotiation
Education / Certifications
- B.A. Boston College
- M.S. The George Washington University
- ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC)
- ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)
- National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (Inaugural)
- Leadership Circle Profile 360
- Hogan HPI, HDS, MVPI
- Core Strengths SDI 2.0 (Team RQ)
- Psychological Safety
- Certified Faith-Based Transformation Coach
- Studies in Positive Intelligence and the Enneagram