Presence. Purpose. Power.

Great leadership isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about mastering the balance between seemingly opposing forces. Sarah McKinnon unpacks three critical leadership balances: Personal / Professional, Vision / Reality, and People / Results.

Using real-life examples from the front lines of leadership, Sarah reveals why each balance matters, how it shows up in organizational life, and what happens when leaders get it right—or get it wrong. In the workshop format, participants create their own individualized action plan to strengthen their most challenging key area—ready to apply immediately.

Who it’s for: Leaders at all levels who want to elevate from good to great while creating lasting impact.

While research shows that effective coaching can increase individual performance by 70%, this leadership competency often goes unmet. Even senior leaders struggle to manage performance, give effective feedback, and address conflict with confidence. Sarah McKinnon demystifies what coaching truly is (and isn’t) and explores its benefits for the individual, the manager, and the organization.

Through compelling stories from the front lines of leadership, Sarah unpacks the types of coaching, the barriers that keep leaders from coaching, and the keys to adopting a coaching mindset. In the workshop format, participants leave with a personalized plan to integrate coaching conversations into their leadership practice—driving excellence one conversation at a time.

Who it’s for: Leaders, managers, and HR professionals looking to strengthen performance, trust, and culture.

In a world where leaders are navigating constant change, relentless demands, and shifting expectations, resilience isn’t just a personal strength—it’s a leadership imperative. In this energizing session, Sarah McKinnon introduces her Three R’s Framework for building a reservoir of resilience:

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• Reframe to Reset (Mind) – Shift perspectives to see challenges as opportunities and align thinking with possibility.

• Receive to Renew (Emotions) – Develop the skill of receiving support, feedback, and moments of pause to sustain emotional well-being.

• Reconnect to Reignite (Spirit) – Reconnect with purpose, values, and relationships to reignite energy and commitment.

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Using real-life examples and practical strategies, Sarah illustrates both prevention and intervention approaches for each “R,” equipping leaders with tools they can apply immediately—before burnout sets in and when the pressure is already on.

In the workshop format, participants assess their current resilience reserves, identify their most at-risk area, and build a personalized Resilience Reset Plan to take back to their leadership role.

Who it’s for: Leaders at every level who want to sustain high performance, foster team well-being, and lead with clarity and courage in uncertain times.