Coach to badass founders, executives,
and fund managers making the world
more awesome.
Our Vision = Your Success
Your journey to the top begins with 1 conversation.
Your journey to peak performance and true fulfillment begins with one conversation. We’re not just your coaches; we are your partners in transformation.
With over 3,000 visionary leaders across 800+ companies/ organizations, we’ve put in well over 10,000+ hours walking alongside innovators and visionaries like you, helping them achieve breakthroughs that make a difference in the world and achieve massive wins.
We have been in your shoes and have guided many others just like you on their path to awesomeness. S.K. Lee, 2x former founder turned Investor/LP.
“70% of entrepreneurs
who receive
mentoring
survive 5yrs or longer.”
Source : UPS
“Sarah is amazing. Having her on our journey has been invaluable. She is not only super smart and passionate but also genuinely cares about the success and well-being of founders. She is the ally every founder wishes to have by their side!”
— Carlos Effio, Founder + CEO of Udocz
“SK’s ability to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams, combined with her deep expertise as a coach, investor, and former founder, makes her an exceptional asset to any mission-driven organization or individual wanting to have more confidence and badass attitude!”
— Sari Hurme-Mehtala, Founder + CEO of Kide Science
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SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
Driving success for top companies + funds.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Top venture-backed startups, Fortune 100 executives, NBA and Olympic athletes, and some of the most successful philanthropic leaders and creative voices in society have worked with CoachSK.
Invest in yourself— your vision, your ideas, your teams, your investors, your bottom line deserve dedicated support, results-oriented Emotional Agility Sprints, on-demand async support, and proven research-backed frameworks. You deserve this.
Ambitious leaders, builders & visionaries…
badasses like you.
“I've been a coaching client of Sarah's for about a year at this point and can't recommend her enough. She's an incredible source of wisdom, kindness, and accountability and has been instrumental to my growth as a founder, manager, and executive. My work with SK has been instrumental in accelerating my progress. I'm happy to call her a mentor and friend and would recommend her to any startup executive seeking to level up.”
— Josh Levine, CEO of Thorian AI
“Sarah has been working with us since late 2015 and has been a fantastic addition to Cialfo's team of advisors. She brings a plethora of experience from her time at Harvard, education consulting in China and mentoring other edtech startups. Her willingness and ability to advise on a wide array of subjects from content, algorithms in our platforms to marketing strategy in China, talent acquisition, and leadership development for the founders is what makes her special.
— Rohan Pasari, CEO and Co-founder of CIALFO
“ I found SK almost two years ago, and her warm and empathetic demeanor coupled with her tactical prowess as a successful entrepreneur felt like an immediate fit. It’s hard to think that oAT would be flourishing without you supporting us in all of the twists, turns and chapters. I’m forever grateful to have you in our corner.”
— Britt Gage, CEO of of All Trades
Our Core Values
1. RESULTS OVER RHETORIC
We measure success by what you achieve AND how you feel about the process.
Insights without implementation are just expensive conversations.
What it looks like >> Instead of just asking "How do you feel about that leadership challenge?" I ask "What specific behavior will you change by Thursday?" Then we track what actually shifts.
2. CHALLENGE WITH CARE
When you say "I don't think I'm ready for that promotion,"
I respond: "I see your self-doubt AND I see your capability.
Let's build a plan that honors both while moving you forward."
What it looks like >> We push you toward your fullest potential.
We are half tiger mom, half touchy-feely—because growth requires both support and stretch.
3. TRUTH OVER COMFORT
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Real transformation happens when someone cares enough to challenge your assumptions.
What it looks like >> I'll tell you "Your presentation style is losing your audience at minute 8"
instead of "You're such an inspiring speaker!" Then I'll show you exactly how to fix it.
4. CONFIDENCE THROUGH COMPETENCE
We build both systematically—developing your capabilities while helping you recognize your inherent value. Sustainable confidence comes from proven ability plus authentic self-worth.
What it looks like >> We don't just practice your investor pitch until it's perfect. We also address why you're brilliant enough to be in that room in the first place. You need both skill AND belief.
5. AUTHENTIC AMBITION WITH PRACTICAL WISDOM
We honor both your humanity and your highest potential.
Dreams provide direction; evidence shows the path. Real-world experience meets research-backed frameworks that work under pressure, not just in theory.
What it looks like >> Your dream is to build a category-defining company. My data shows you need better delegation skills first. We work on both—the inspiring vision AND the practical daily behaviors that make it real.
THE EXPERIENCE
1:1 Personalized Coaching
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On-Demand Async Support
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Facilitated Peer Groups
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Contacts & Connections
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Science-backed Content
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