Sara Young Wang

What clients say about working with me

Sara does more than just give career advice, she really connects with her clients and encourages them to integrate their inner self with their outer actions. Before finding Sara, I was having a crisis of character and identity that had thrown everything I had known about myself and my future into chaos. Sara was able to help me slow down, be still, and find my own inner compass that helped set me on a truer, more beautiful path for myself - not only with respect to my career, but how I approach all of my decisions. What I was able to get out of six sessions with Sara was more helpful than years of therapy in terms of finding self-love, acceptance, and confidence to live my life for me. She truly has a gift for gently guiding those who are lost while still holding space for their confusion and grief during uncertain times.

~ S.T. Seattle, USA

I’m beyond grateful I came across the article written by Sara when I did, and I felt in that moment she could help me work through the confusion and lack of direction I was experiencing around my career. I’d not previously spoken to someone about my true and honest feelings about my career to date, and my desire to change path. From our initial conversation, I knew I was in good hands- Sara created a space where I could let down my guard, breathe, be vulnerable and be honest with myself. Not only was there no judgment, or need to explain myself (like I had felt when approaching the subject with friends and family), I felt safe, encouraged and fully supported to talk openly. After only a few conversations my list of potential new professions had been cut by 80%, I felt relieved and lighter and that I was finally getting more clarity around my work and my authentic desires. Sara not only held space for me, she listened closely and talked through my ideas with me-  something I had desperately needed for so long. As our conversations progressed I became more clear on what I wanted, my list has just one profession and I am inspired about my path forwards.

~ S.M.M. New York, USA

Sara has been a true beacon of light in a terrifying, difficult, transitional time. Navigating a career shift and getting in touch with me, as me, not as my resume, has been incredibly rewarding while working with Sara.  She handles sessions with professionalism while bringing compassion and care, making each session not just about work but about your whole person, potential, and desires.  She asks the hard questions with empathy to help you find the path that is right for you, rather than repackaging your existing storyline which may or may not be serving you.  In Sara, I had a partner who understood the career I had built as well as my deep desire for something different.  I recommend her most highly for anyone looking not only for day-to-day work, but for a career path that feeds the soul.

~ S.Z. Boston, USA

Working with Sara was an incredibly valuable experience for me and I don't think I ever would have made a change if I hadn't started working with her. She is not a traditional career coach, to me she felt more like a career therapist, teaching me how to trust my instincts and really dig deep into what really makes me excited. Anytime someone comes to me experiencing similar issues in their career like I was earlier this year I will immediately recommend Sara. My only regret was not reaching out to her sooner!

~ X.Z., San Francisco, USA

My foundation for approaching life and work was rotten and I couldn't build on it anymore. I came to Sara Young Wang completely frozen, frustrated, and bewildered about my career, purpose, identity, and motivation. Work had been my entire identity, but when everything I had labored to build in terms of personal worth, safety, and reputation fell apart, I found myself in terrifying waters where I seemed beyond a fix. Not only did I have burnout, but my candle was missing. Traditional career coaching, job switching, time off, and therapy weren't touching the hidden core issues. Sara understood the problem instantly and she was able to read me like a book. Her approach was breathtakingly tender, gentle, and refreshing.

She spoke of a new way of moving through the world that wasn't motivated by fear, hoop-jumping, or cycles of endlessly proving one's worth. She talked about slowing down....way down...and abandoning all of my supposed safety systems such as efforts to be extra prepared, making checklists, or endlessly taking notes. She taught me how to shut out agendas and instead listen for body cues as to what activities would be nourishing and to get to know myself authentically for the first time. Unclasping my death grip on the systems that I thought would bring me safety, peace, and a worthy identity was no easy task. But now that I've seen what it feels like to let go of an identity with its activities and behaviors that invariably led to self-abandonment and depletion, I feel genuinely happy.

I'm not being whipped around anymore by churning fears and a chattering mind or someone else's wishes or goals for my life. Sara helped pour a brand new foundation in my mind and revealed a candle, or source of happiness and real motivation, that can't burn out or go missing because it comes from me. I don't know what I'll build yet, but I know that whatever is coming, it will be activities that are nourishing, beautiful, and maintained with natural and sustainable ease because it is bubbling up from inner authenticity, love, support, and safety. Thank you Sara for your rare and precious work!

~ N.W. Pasadena, USA

Sara is such a pleasure to work with! I am really glad I found her. Even though my resume looks great, the highly coveted jobs I held never brought me any pleasure, which made me think there was something wrong with me. Sara helped me to understand what conditioning and life experiences guided my previous career decisions so far and helped me to discover what I truly enjoy. Through her calm approach combined with her wisdom, great ability to listen, and her style of asking questions she really got to the root of the issue within just a few sessions. She provided a safe space and we got to the core of what held me back, not just career-wise, but in life, which is something I have never achieved with therapists. In sum, getting coached by Sara is the best investment I’ve made in my career and overall happiness so far. It has been a life-altering experience and I absolutely recommend her to anyone who feels stuck!

~ C.B. New York, USA

Thank you so much for helping me get here, I didn’t know it was possible to be this ok - no, this HAPPY! Thank you so much for helping me to unlock all of this. I have never felt this much clarity around my priorities before!

~ L. New York, USA

Sara was a bright spot in an otherwise bleak year. She has been a calming influence yet got me to ask and answer the hard questions I had been avoiding with regard to my career. Working with Sara allowed me to explore my true strengths and desires and get me to a point where I felt comfortable enough to leave my job and embark on a career as a freelance writer. 

I know the road is still uncertain but I find myself going back to conversations with Sara to keep myself in a positive headspace. I feel more prepared, have greater awareness, and have less anxiety thanks to Sara’s methods & techniques. For the first time in a long time I feel enthusiasm and optimism for the future.

~ J.K. Chicago, USA

The pandemic forced many of us to reconsider and re-start where and how we work. Lucky enough, I found Sara, who helped me take a few steps back and then forward towards my self discovery journey. Her methods are almost therapeutic (though she will quickly tell you she isn't a therapist). What I loved about working with Sara was the ease and safety zone she creates with her clients. Her focus begins with building awareness of yourself and your fears, a foundation I believe everyone needs to understand and acknowledge in order to find fulfillment. While I'm still on this journey, I'm grateful to have had Sara help me understand my fears and what I'm looking for. After our discussions, I finally left a company I spent more than ten years at realizing I was giving more than getting. I took several months off to recharge myself before taking a new job, using the time to consider what I want. For those looking to change jobs or careers or if you're simply feeling stuck, reach out to Sara. It will be 100% worth it.

~ N.K., San Francisco, USA

Being laid off after 22 years in IT was quite an impact. Amidst all the emotions, I felt lost in the 'What do I do now?" I felt that going back into IT was the most logical option, but had zero motivation to do so. If not IT, then what. After researching, I came across some articles on career choices on Forbes which resonated with me. This led me to Sara.

She was patient calm and easy to talk to. I like how she encouraged me to wipe the slate clean....to back up and think about what things give me energy. I was so hung up on what I should do, I couldn't see what I liked to do. It took a lot of work on my part, a lot of internal thought. It wasn't easy, but the results you get out depends on the effort you put in.

She helped me see that one career dream I had was in fact something real and worth pursuing. I just never gave myself permission to do it...nor realized my own fear as a barrier. It was like a light bulb going off and Im certain now to be headed in the right path. I told Sara in the first session, I know the answer is within me, I just need you to help me find it. And she did it in the safe environment I needed to let the answers come out. Thank you Sara!

~ J.E. Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sara is wise, insightful, and gentle. She helped me navigate through a big personal life change (well, actually, 2 in one month!) and supported me to tap into and trust my own strength and intuition, so that I've come out of these big transformations more capable and more resilient. As a coach myself, I am very selective about who I refer, and I would absolutely refer to Sara.

~ B.R. Alberta, Canada

Oftentimes, we find ourselves in career paths that are not aligned with who we truly are and what we want to contribute to the world. That’s when we engage a career coach and if you are fortunate, your coach will be Sara Young Wang! Sara is kind, compassionate, and offers an objective perspective on navigating the complexity of a career change. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is questioning their career and looking to gain clarity on what they truly want to contribute to the world through their work.

~ M.K. Chicago, USA

I wrote to Sara as a young professional still figuring out my place in the world and what I deserve. Knowing I had so much to offer my various workplaces, I was often left feeling disappointed and despondent but also frustrated because I felt I had to stay silent since I was young and ‘had to start at the bottom’. Sara reassured me beyond my expectations and was genuinely empathetic towards my situation and not long into each call, I felt like I was talking to a friend. I highly recommend Sara if you feel like you are struggling to settle in your career and finding your true purpose.

~ G.B. Johannesburg, South Africa

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