Sarah Menke Vanasek
Executive and leadership coach in Saint Paul, Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $160 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesBurnout and resilienceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Life transitionsWork-life balanceCareer changePromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Coaching accreditation, Hudson Institute of Coaching; Certified in Hogan assessments; Certified in Everything DiSC assessments; BA in Marketing and Music, University of Northern Iowa |
| Practice | SMV Coaching |
Sarah Menke Vanasek is an executive and leadership coach in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She helps leaders grow their impact, move into new roles, and handle career and life changes. She spent 20+ years in commercial and HR leadership before coaching. Her last corporate role was Vice President, HR for the Legal Professionals division of Thomson Reuters, a $3B revenue business. She has coached hundreds of leaders at all levels and holds a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah works with leaders on both work and personal change. She coaches people through new roles, company change and life shifts.
- Building leadership confidence, impact and influence
- Moving into a new role or team faster
- Leading through organizational change
- Improving relationships at work or at home
- Handling a career or life transition
- Building resilience for balance and well being
- Finding more fulfillment in work and personal life
Who Sarah works with
Sarah coaches seasoned executives who want more impact. She also works with people starting a new role or a new organization, and those thinking about a big career or life change. Clients are at all levels of organizations and at different stages of development.
How Sarah works
Sarah coaches one on one and in group settings. She uses Hogan and Everything DiSC assessments as part of her work. Her style balances empathy with accountability. She asks reflective questions that help clients see things they miss on their own.
Background and qualifications
Sarah spent 20+ years in commercial and HR leadership at global organizations in Technology, Legal, Financial Services and News Media. Her first decade was in Marketing. Eight years ago she moved into leadership development after her own career change. Her most recent corporate role was Vice President, HR for the Legal Professionals division of Thomson Reuters. She trained at the Hudson Institute in Santa Barbara, holds a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation, and is certified in Hogan and Everything DiSC. She earned a BA in Marketing and Music from the University of Northern Iowa.
Sarah Menke Vanasek pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Group coaching
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A former HR vice president at Thomson Reuters who now coaches executives through role and career change.
Best for executives and leaders starting a new role or planning a career or life change.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Menke Vanasek charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $160 to $225 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Menke Vanasek help with?
Sarah Menke Vanasek helps with building leadership confidence, impact and influence, moving into a new role or team faster, leading through organizational change and improving relationships at work or at home.
Is Sarah Menke Vanasek certified?
Sarah Menke Vanasek lists: Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation; Coaching accreditation, Hudson Institute of Coaching; Certified in Hogan assessments; Certified in Everything DiSC assessments; BA in Marketing and Music, University of Northern Iowa.
Does Sarah Menke Vanasek coach people in a group setting?
Yes. She coaches through one on one sessions and group coaching.
How do I contact Sarah Menke Vanasek?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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