Apr 10 • General discussion
Hi everyone—I'm Sarah
I’m a leader, consultant, and someone who has spent a lot of years in the real, messy work of building things, fixing things, and sometimes just holding things together when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
On paper, my background is in business, HR, and leadership. I hold degrees in Human Resources, Business Leadership, and an MBA—but the truth is, most of what I bring to the table wasn’t learned in a classroom. It came from navigating some incredibly difficult seasons both personally and professionally, where there wasn’t a roadmap and the stakes were very real.
For over a decade, I’ve lived in a constant state of problem-solving and resilience—balancing leadership roles, building businesses, and caring for my daughter through serious medical and mental health challenges. There were seasons of hospitals, unknowns, and decisions no parent is ever really prepared to make. At the same time, I was still showing up professionally, leading teams, managing operations, and being the steady one others relied on.
That experience changes you.
It strips away the fluff and teaches you how to prioritize, how to make decisions under pressure, and how to lead with both strength and realism. It’s why my approach today is very grounded—focused on what actually works, not what looks good on paper.
Professionally, I’ve built Phoenix Consulting to support organizations that are navigating growth, transition, or challenges that feel overwhelming. I specialize in stepping into situations where things are unclear, systems are strained, or leadership needs to reset and move forward with intention.
Most recently, in my role with Homer Senior Citizens, I stepped into an organization facing significant operational and financial challenges. This included rebuilding financial structures, identifying gaps in processes, addressing compliance concerns, and working through incomplete or unclear historical records.
It hasn’t been easy work—and it’s not quick work.
But it’s important work.
We’ve been focused on creating clarity where there was confusion, implementing structure where there were gaps, and rebuilding trust both internally and within the community. That means strengthening financial oversight, aligning operations with reality, supporting staff through change, and making decisions that position the organization for long-term stability—not just short-term fixes.
We’re still in the middle of that process, and I believe there’s a lot of value in sharing that journey honestly.
This community exists because I know I’m not the only one navigating hard things in leadership, business, or life.
If you’re here, you’re likely in the trenches too—whether you’re stepping into a mess, growing something from the ground up, rebuilding after setbacks, or trying to lead while carrying more than most people see.
This space is about real leadership.
Not the polished version—but the one where you’re making tough calls, figuring things out as you go, and learning how to move forward even when things feel uncertain.
We’ll talk about systems, strategy, people, and the reality of what it takes to lead well when things aren’t perfect.
I’m really glad you’re here.
Let’s get to work.
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Hi everyone—I'm Sarah
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