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Beyond Strengths: The Character Science Leaders Need Now
Why Tilt365 is my tool of choice for leadership assessments.
Sara Scurfield
Nov 171 min read


The Power of Looking Back: 13 Lessons for 13 Years working at Google
My Last Day at Google, June 2023 This one is inspired by someone I deeply admired as a leader at Google, Shankar Desai. I recently reposted his top 5 things he’d do differently if he was still an executive at Google. It reminded me that I made a deck (yes- habits die hard!) with 13 lessons from 13 years at Google just after I left. I am challenging myself to post 1 per week for the next 13 weeks on Linkedin- but here is the full download for those that like to move quicker
Sara Scurfield
Jul 228 min read


The Pattern of Transition: Why Every New Beginning Starts with an Ending
My husband's first startup coach included a book in his welcome package that would change how I understand life's most challenging moments. "Transitions" by William Bridges sat on our shelf for months until I finally picked it up—and couldn't put it down. This isn't just another self-help book. It's a roadmap for the difficult, painful, and confusing times we all face as humans. Too often, we get trapped in our own heads, unable to see the patterns or follow the steps that co
Sara Scurfield
Jun 52 min read


How I Bombed My First Promotion (And What It Taught Me)
Don't wait- Write your own story Two clients got promoted this week, which reminded me of my spectacularly awkward journey to management. Picture this: A year out of business school, I happened upon my resume from my first job with the hiring executive's feedback scrawled across the top: "Smart and Cheap." Nothing says "executive potential" quite like being someone's budget hire at under $40K, right? But hey, I was learning! Unfortunately, I was also developing some career-li
Sara Scurfield
Jun 32 min read


The Power of Reflection on a Pivotal Choice
“I am both the author and the reader of a fascinating story” -Jedidiah Jenkins I still happily coach or hold a volleyball whenever I can! The more I work with coaching clients, the more I see how transformative it is when we take time to reflect on the choices we’ve made—and how those choices shape the stories we tell about our lives. One of my own pivotal moments came at the kitchen table, with my parents and a university volleyball coach. She looked at me and said: "We wa
Sara Scurfield
May 81 min read
5 Areas of Focus Themes Generated by AI From My Coaching Practice
Who is coach and who is client? I’m often asked what kind of clients I coach and why they come to me. Curious myself, I used a bit of anonymous AI to analyze all client “Areas of Focus” since 2023—here are the top themes. Enjoy! 🧭 1. Clarity & Direction (Career + Life Path) Refined Goals: Defining long-term North Star — career and life vision. Make a confident decision about your current job (stay, leave, pivot). Clarify the next steps in career path (e.g. Executive track,
Sara Scurfield
Apr 252 min read


"Finding Alignment: Lessons from My First Women's Retreat"
When was the last time you felt completely in alignment—honoring your inner wisdom and living your values? A bracelet to reflect our word...
Sara Scurfield
Mar 311 min read


Ditching the “Franken-deck”: A Storytelling Workshop with Cineplex Media’s Sales Team
Working on our metaphors and big pitch moments Last week, I had the pleasure of working with the Cineplex media salesforce and their...
Sara Scurfield
Feb 112 min read


Pura Vida- Living into Values in 2025 (and sharing my Costa Rica Tips!)
Rollin' with my homies -Road trippers in Costa Rica! After a rough 2024, my family decided to finish the year with a big adventure—and...
Sara Scurfield
Jan 221 min read


The Eraser Button vs the Pen Button - Lessons from Leadership Workshops
LEAD Celebration 2024 I’m still feeling inspired from our 2024 LEAD graduation celebration this week. It was a beautiful moment to...
Sara Scurfield
Oct 24, 20242 min read


I'm a Certified Coach! Top Tips for other coaches writing the new International Coaching Federation (ICF) Exam
One of my summer goals was to get ICF certified to open up more corporate coaching opportunites and to join a trusted coaching...
Sara Scurfield
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Navigating Breast Cancer- My Summer of Chemo
Navigating Breast Cancer, a Summer of Chemotherapy- the tough and the joy.
Sara Scurfield
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Lessons from my Experience Facilitating a Google Women's Leadership Summit
Lessons from a Google Leadership Workshop
Sara Scurfield
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Stop Beating Yourself Up- Tap into Your Inner Wisdom
This vizualization is a powerful way to quiet your inner critic and step into your leadership power.
Sara Scurfield
Mar 4, 20241 min read


The Struggle with Struggle - Offerings from a Leadership Coach in the Trenches
A recent theme in my life and in my practice has been struggle. Whether you have been impacted by layoffs, break-ups, illness or anything...
Sara Scurfield
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Simple Coaching Tools for Leaders
As I coach more frequently, I have been reflecting on the importance of self-management and the ability to tune into different energies...
Sara Scurfield
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Who me? Taking charge of your performance and promotions during year-end reviews
It’s that time of the year again. Not just for festive lunches and silly hats- but for year-end reviews and promotions. Here are my top...
Sara Scurfield
Nov 28, 20232 min read


What is YOUR Ambition?
I recently went for a walk with one of my mentors and the topic of ambition came up. My friend mentioned that as their high achieving...
Sara Scurfield
Nov 10, 20231 min read


I Hate Losing! What Tennis is Teaching Me About Living into My Values.
Recently, I have started playing tennis. In fact, I’m a little obsessed (almost like a new crush!). I love being outside, chasing a ball...
Sara Scurfield
Nov 2, 20232 min read


The Great Unwinding - Preparing for Retirement
I know most of you are decades away from retirement, but retirement is a topic that has me fired up. Recently, I sat down with a couple...
Sara Scurfield
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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