$240 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
I coach people to become indispensable teammates and leaders, by focusing on how to work with others. I can help with strategic planning to build social capital, navigate difficult teams, improve confidence, and thrive in ambiguity.
About you:
You might be one or more of the following:
1) New to a role: I will help create a plan to keep you on track with quick wins while focusing on long-term success.
2) New manager / director: What got you to this point will likely not help you get to your next goal; it might be holding you back. We can work through a plan for you to be successful in your new role.
3) UX researcher: Many researchers are great at their craft, though it is working with teams, socializing insights, and maintaining trust that make a good researcher indispensable.
About me:
I stepped away from big tech (Google, Microsoft) after 10+ years to focus on helping people. I do this via career and executive coaching, and community organizing.
At Google, I was Head of Research for hardware and platform teams. I built UXR teams from scratch, hired extensively, inherited teams, and led leaders. I was a member of the cross-functional leadership team, focused on shipping risky V1 products. My leadership scores from the team I led were the highest in the 500+ person engineering department.
After I gave notice at Google, the GM of my org asked to keep me on for 6 months, to consult the leadership team on functioning more effectively.
I've worked in video games, hardware, software, services, edtech, and independent consulting.
I hold a PhD from Stanford focused on learning in online communities; my undergrad work at UCLA was in cognitive science. I've completed 60 hours of training through the Center for Executive Coaching, and have a certificate in career coaching.
Please reach out to start your free trial, to see if there's a fit.
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.
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Personalized feedback and growth plans
Trusted by thousands of mentees
Sarah Walter
Career & Executive Coach | ex- Head of UXR | Social Science PhD at ex-Google; ex-Microsoft
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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 quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
