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Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah Sarkis
I’m a psychologist by training, and an executive and performance consultant by practice. I also moonlight as a writer and speaker. My integrated approach is big on science, low on bullshit.
I’m available for individual, team, and organizational collaboration.

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Leadership in Times of Crisis: Reveal your Meaning and Purpose
I recently had the honor of hosting a second interactive live Zoom chat with my dear friend and colleague Dr. RBF titled, “Leadership in Times of Crisis: Reveal your Meaning and Purpose." When we were doctoral students in Washington DC, 9/11 occurred. We...
Sustaining Peak Performance During COVID-19
Has the current situation with COVID-19 left you feeling off your game and maybe a bit overwhelmed? As a consultant for the Flow Research Collective, I was recently asked to join my fellow psychologists Drs. Rachel Barbanel-Fried and Brent Hogarth along with Rian...
The Psychology of Uncertainty: Tips & Tools to Help you Through Unusual Times
I recently had the honor of hosting an interactive live Zoom chat with my dear friend and colleague Dr. RBF titled, “The Psychology of Uncertainty: Tools, Tips, and Tolerance to Help you Through Uncertain Times." When we were doctoral students in...
How to Perform Psychologically in the Face of Fear
This is game day, good people. This is what we have trained for—though you might not have known it consciously. After all, let’s recall how little of our brain activity is actually conscious; only five percent, a paltry amount. You probably originally found me for...
Psychological Defense Mechanisms: The Mind Tricks Radio Podcast Episode
I recently joined Dr. Aaron Kaplan of Waikiki Health once again on his podcast, Mind Tricks Radio. On our last recording, we discussed the Power of the Unconscious. This time around, we dig into psychological defense mechanisms, or what I like to call your mind's...
The Pitfalls and the Power of the Pack: How Group Dynamics Shape Your Corporate Culture
What do you believe is the key contributor to your organization’s success and failures? Do you think it’s your financial viability? Or is it the quality of your brand? Is it governed by the results of the quarterly earnings? Turns out, organizational culture is one...