Sadaf Sajwani
Career coach for social impact professionals in New York
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | BA in International Relations, Tufts University; Master of International Affairs, Columbia University |
| Practice | S² Strategy |
Sadaf Sajwani is a career coach in New York who works with social impact professionals and people who want to enter that field. She helps clients find direction, shape their career story and move into roles that fit their values. Her own career includes the UN, Sesame Workshop and the Aga Khan Development Network. She has coached hundreds of students, alumni and professionals through Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs and the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholars program.
What Sadaf helps with
Sadaf works with people who feel stuck, are changing paths, or are applying for jobs without results. She helps them work out what needs to change and build a plan to act on it.
- Clarifying career direction
- Building a clear career narrative
- Moving from the private sector into social impact
- Applying for jobs without getting results
- Finding roles that fit your values
- Standing out in a competitive mission-driven job market
- Turning strengths into a concrete plan
Who Sadaf works with
Sadaf coaches professionals in nonprofit, international development, education, global development and public policy. She also works with private sector professionals who want to move into social impact. Some clients know what they want but cannot put it into words. Others feel lost and need help finding a direction.
How Sadaf works
Sadaf uses a structured, homework-driven approach. Before each session, clients complete focused exercises that bring out their strengths, clarify their story and sharpen their direction. In the session, they work through the results together. Clients leave with concrete next steps and a clearer view of the career path that fits them.
Background and qualifications
Sadaf's career has included work at the UN, Sesame Workshop, the Aga Khan Development Network and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. She holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a BA in International Relations from Tufts University. She has coached hundreds of students, alumni and professionals through Columbia SIPA and the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholars program. She founded S² Strategy to offer the same coaching to private clients.
Sadaf Sajwani pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Sadaf has worked at the UN and Sesame Workshop and coached hundreds of people through Columbia SIPA and the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholars program.
Best for social impact professionals, and people moving into the field, who want a clear direction and a plan.
Common questions
How much does Sadaf Sajwani charge?
Coaching with Sadaf runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Sadaf from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sadaf Sajwani help with?
Sadaf Sajwani helps with clarifying career direction, building a clear career narrative, moving from the private sector into social impact and applying for jobs without getting results.
Is Sadaf Sajwani certified?
Sadaf Sajwani lists: BA in International Relations, Tufts University; Master of International Affairs, Columbia University.
Does Sadaf Sajwani coach people moving into social impact from the private sector?
Yes. She works with private sector professionals who want to move into social impact, as well as people already in nonprofit, development, education and public policy.
How are Sadaf Sajwani's sessions structured?
Clients complete focused exercises before each session. They then work through the results with her and leave with concrete next steps.
How do I contact Sadaf Sajwani?
Send Sadaf a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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