When Sarah began coaching me, my primary areas of focus were around managing across lines of difference and improving my self-management techniques to present consistently even in my most difficult relationships. As a person who stays “up in my head” I was drawn to Sarah’s whole body approach. In fact, it was this approach that allowed me to travel into the depths of my being (past, present and future) in a powerful way – I talked to my 10 year old self, my 70 year old self, and my ancestors. The experience was more powerful than I could have ever thought possible. She laid out a clear pathway, guided me compassionately through each step and helped me with accountability along the way. Today, I don’t feel the burden of managing across lines of difference – instead it feels like an opportunity to learn and grow. Quite frankly though, that is just the beginning. You might read this and think “yeah right” or “doesn’t seem possible” or even, “huh?”. But I’m a real and I can bare witness to Sarah’s ability to transform. -Shauwea Hamilton
There are some people you meet in which you are at a loss for words to describe their being. Sarah is one of these people. Sarah can “DO” amazing things AND even more amazing is “BEing”. Part of her magic is that she is firmly grounded in who she is… a Muslim, a mother, an organizer, a liberation fighter, an artist, a transformation coach and coach trainer. Sarah is someone that has the ability to see your essence… your reason for being in your body, on this planet, at this time and she reflects your power right back to you. Sarah is not the kind of person that will let you hide or settle for anything less than your most divinely radiant Self. I am truly humbled to be in the presence of such an elevated and humble soul. -Damon Azali-Rojas
I am so glad that I worked with
Sarah. She was able to help me realize something that I wasn’t able to work out
in therapy. And I have not been the same since. Her approach is so innovative,
and her voice is so soothing. I can’t wait to get back to working with her. She
is someone that I would definitely keep in my box of tools to help me realize
my goals and aspirations. Eman A.
Sarah is a fantastic coach. She is compassionate and adaptive. She was
consistently guiding me to the right questions, without having to ask them
outright. Her exercises forced me to think in new ways that helped me unlock
goals I didn’t always realize I had. She was patient and kind, and reminded to
me to be the same with myself. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to
work with her. I would recommend her without hesitation. –Farha Tahir
Having Sarah as a life coach has been a quietly transformative and amazing
experience. Sarah’s style is generous and patient, and the safety I felt with
her helped me ultimately feel more comfortable with the reality of my own
stories. Coaching has helped me change the ways I frame problems, manage anxieties,
invest in myself, and keep meaningful people and things inside my world. With
her careful prompts, open questions, and gentle guidance, Sarah brought me to
recognize the values that bring honesty and alignment to my life today. I would
recommend her coaching in warm, grateful heartbeat.-Samah Mahmood
I’ve been working with Sarah Jawaid for the last year now and I continue to be
impressed with every session. Her ability to connect with people is one of her
most admirable qualities. She has able to create an environment in which I feel
safe, and more importantly, empowered. She asks just the right questions to get
me to think critically about an issue and dig deep, and she offers the kind of
empathy and nuance that I have been searching for a long time in a Coach as a
Muslim woman of color. Her humility and welcoming smile only adds to my long
list of appreciation of her. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking to grow
their personal and professional leadership. -Nadiah Mohajir