Engaging Audiences. Advancing Careers. Driving Workforce Impact.

Career development, workforce development, leadership, advocacy, and professional growth presentations designed to inform, inspire, and equip professionals for action.

Sarah is a nationally certified career development leader, educator, speaker, and advocate with expertise spanning career services, leadership, advocacy, and organizational strategy.

Drawing on experience across K-12 and higher education, workforce systems, consulting, and association leadership, Sarah delivers practical, actionable presentations that help professionals navigate change, strengthen impact, and advance outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve.

Sarah is regularly invited to present for leading organizations across career development, higher education, and workforce systems, including the National Career Development Association, Ohio Career Development Association, Ohio Wesleyan University, New Directions Career Center, and the Ohio Association of Food Banks.

Why organizations invite Sarah to speak

Audiences Gain:

  • Practical tools grounded in career development theory

  • Insights into workforce and career development trends

  • Leadership and advocacy perspectives that drive impact

  • Interactive and engaging learning experiences

  • Actionable strategies they can implement immediately

Speaking Topics

  • Examples:

    • Emerging Trends in Career Development

    • Coaching for Career Mobility and Advancement

    • Building Career Readiness Across Diverse Populations

  • Examples:

    • Leading Through Change

    • Building Influence Without Authority

    • Strategic Career Management for Professionals

  • Examples:

    • Legislative Advocacy for Career Development Professionals

    • Understanding the Policy Landscape

    • Building Advocacy Capacity Within Organizations

  • Examples:

    • Bridging Workforce and Education Systems

    • Workforce Development Trends and Policy Impacts

    • Strengthening Career Pathways and Talent Pipelines

Featured Presentations

Audience: Job Seekers 18-55 years old
Learning Outcome: Self-Advocacy, Self-Leadership, How Advocacy Increases Impact for the Organization
Format: Workshop
Length: 45-75 minutes

Audience: Emerging Leaders, New Managers, Employees, Job Seekers
Learning Outcome: Relationship Building, Networking, Asking for Help, Leadership Development
Format: Workshop
Length: 60-120 minutes

Audience: Career Service Professionals, Business Owners
Learning Outcome: Use a business model canvas to clarify niche, offers, audience, pricing, and delivery; Apply strategy to evolve your private practice based on values, capacity, and goals
Format: Workshop
Length: 60-90 minutes

Audience: Nonprofit Executives and Employees, Fundraisers, Service-Oriented Leaders, Mission-Driven Organizations
Learning Outcome: Relationship Building, Networking, Self-Leadership, Impact through Purpose
Format: Workshop
Length: 90 minutes

Audience: Job Seekers 18-55 years old
Learning Outcome: Job Search Strategy, Networking
Format: Workshop
Length: 45-75 minutes

Audience: Anyone who feels traditional networking is transactional
Learning Outcome: Mindset of Successful Networking, Informational Interviewing, Relationship Building
Format: Workshop
Length: 45-75 minutes

Audiences Served

  • Career Services Professionals

  • Workforce Development Leaders

  • Professional Associations

  • Colleges and Universities

  • State and Local Government Agencies

  • Nonprofit Organizations

  • Government Agencies

  • Employers and HR Professionals

Available Formats

  • Workshops

  • Breakout Sessions

  • Keynotes

  • Webinars

  • Panels

  • Moderated Discussions

  • Professional Development Trainings

Delivery Options

  • Virtual

  • In-Person

Beyond the Presentation

Many organizations invite Sarah to support broader initiatives beyond a single speaking engagement. Additional services may include:

  • Workforce and career development consulting

  • Leadership training

  • Train-the-trainer/Train-the-coach

  • Advocacy and government relations strategy

  • Customized professional development programs

Most speaking engagements are fee-based. A limited number of mission-aligned presentations may be considered each year based on audience fit, strategic impact, and scheduling availability.

To begin the conversation, please complete the speaking inquiry form below.

Book Sarah to Speak

Keynotes, workshops, webinars, panels, and professional development presentations on any stage of the career development lifecycle, workforce development, leadership, advocacy, and professional growth.