Sarah Happel is a top leadership consultant and executive coach who excels in cultivating leadership excellence.  Formerly an international athlete, Sarah’s mission is to maximize the team performance and well-being of 100,000 teams by 2025. She works with global organizations driven to improve their communication, productivity, and corporate culture - one powerful conversation at a time.

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Whether working directly with clients, or serving as a George Mason Coach Fellow in the prestigious Leadership Coaching Certification in Organizational Well-Being, Sarah helps people achieve the next level of leadership mastery. Clients include the IMF, IFC, The World Bank, Volkswagen, PwC, Purdue University, Johns Hopkins University, Medtronic, American Council on Education, National Science Foundation, Marriott International and numerous government agencies. 

 

With a Master of Science in Mass Communication, Sarah is known for spearheading thought-provoking leadership programs which spark personal and professional transformation. Sarah is accredited by the International Coach Federation (PCC) and by Georgetown University’s acclaimed Leadership Coaching Program. She is a co-creator of the successful SOAR Leadership Program with best-selling author Chalmers Brothers, which has certified over 200 executive coaches and HR professionals from around the world. She was also a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Helsinki. 

 

Sarah is certified in numerous leadership tools and assessments, helping clients cultivate strengths, build engagement, and alleviate blindspots. These include MBTI, DiSC, The Leadership Circle Profile (LCP), the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI), Team Coaching, and Appreciative Inquiry. She has also completed George Mason’s Advanced Coaching Program in Organizational Well-Being. After living overseas and working with leaders throughout Europe and South America for 12 years, Sarah leads the Spectrum Leadership Solutions team from the greater Washington, DC area.