$270 / month
1 call per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 3-4 days
I knew from an early age, I wanted to be a designer. My career has gone from designing brands, and packaging, to product and user experience design as an individual contributor to leading teams of designers.
My experience spans start-ups and large enterprise firms across entertainment, sports, financial, e-commerce and tech...particularly designing projects through the entire lifecycle.
Whether you're feeling stuck in your current role, navigating a career transition, working within a complex organization, or building the confidence to step into leadership, I'm here with guidance tailored to your unique goals.
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I love connecting with other creatives, collaborating, having fun laughing and talking all things design while navigating your career growth.
Areas Where I Can Guide Your Growth
Skills:
Empathy, Stakeholder management, Communication, Collaboration, Presentation skills
Leadership:
Keeping team members motivated, Managing people, Fostering a good team culture, Building an effective team, Managing a remote team, Avoiding common dysfunctions, Building balanced teams
Personal:
Dealing with imposter syndrome, Being a woman in tech, Being a minority in tech
Work / Life Balance:
Working remotely, Managing burnout
Career Advice:
Changing roles, How to get promoted, Negotiating a job offer, Design career IC path, Design management career path
Design Skills:
Typography, Grid Systems, Design Hierarchy, Design Foundations
Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
97% satisfaction across all mentors
Personalized feedback and growth plans
Trusted by thousands of mentees
sarah berchild
Sr. Director UX at ex Disney, Salesforce, IBM, Paypal, NBA Golden State Warriors
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One-off sessions with sarah
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what sarah says about their trial:
We'll meet for a "get to know you" call (35 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Discuss potential obstacles and what may be holding you back
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
