Sarah Lindsay Pires in her office

The In-Demand Leader

Helping Senior Managers and Directors become in-demand leaders and land the right six-figure role.

Clients served across

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Sarah Lindsay Pires
Sarah Lindsay Pires

Meet Your Coach

10+ years coaching ambitious Mid-to-Senior Leaders on career strategy and role transitions.

ICF Certified SDI Certified CHRP Certified
"I have a passion for being a strategic career partner, combining my 10+ years of HR expertise with strengths-based coaching to help professionals make smarter career decisions, position themselves for success, and lean into what they do best."

Award winning entrepreneur

Rotman School of Management · University of Toronto

10+ Years

In business, serving leaders across finance, tech, government & non-profit.

4,000+

Clients served through coaching, leadership development & HR partnership since 2015.

Success Rate

Clients 2x confidence in their searches and negotiate an average 15% higher salary

Sound familiar?

Before coming to us, most clients are thinking...

I'm qualified, but my job search isn't translating into opportunities.

They're applying, networking, and interviewing, but their positioning and strategy aren't cutting through a competitive market.

I know I need to leave, but I don't know what the right next move is.

They've outgrown their role but lack clarity on what they want, what they're good at, and where they'll thrive.

I don't know how to get the offer or maximize it when I do.

They lack confidence in interviews and negotiation and worry they'll undersell themselves.

I'm worried I'll make the wrong move.

They don't want to leave one frustrating role for another, damage relationships, or accept the wrong opportunity.

The Process

Step by Step Process to The Right Role

Clarify

Refine what you want

Career Planning + Personalized Strengths Assessment

Make a plan for how to get there

Define Exit + Search Strategy + Exclusive Job Boards

Strategize
Position

Effectively sell your value

Job Search Assets (Resume, LinkedIn)

Create the right opportunities

Intentional networking strategy + 2 Months Free LinkedIn Premium*

Exposure
Convert

Win the role & maximize the offer

Interview Prep + Salary Negotiation 6-figure plus offers

Testimonials

Discover what coaching with Sarah can unlock for you

Over 4,000+ mid-to-senior leaders supported since 2015.

Why Work With Sarah

What's your next opportunity worth?

Do-It-Yourself

Go it alone, more effort, slower results

Your Offer With Us

A fraction of the cost for greater value.

Earn More
Do-It-Yourself

Negotiate without a clear strategy.

Your Offer With Us

Strategic negotiation of the specific offer + total compensation.

10–15% target*
Save Time
Do-It-Yourself

10+ hrs/week on research, applications & follow-up.

Your Offer With Us

1–3 hrs/week focused on interviews, decisions & key conversations.

30+ hrs/month potential time recovered
Access More
Do-It-Yourself

Primarily job boards + your existing network.

Your Offer With Us

Targeted outreach & less-saturated opportunities. 2 free months LinkedIn Premium**

More ways into the market
Convert More
Do-It-Yourself

DIY resume, LinkedIn & interview prep.

Your Offer With Us

Strategic positioning + mock interviews + expert feedback.

Stronger positioning
Choose Better
Do-It-Yourself

Take the best option available.

Your Offer With Us

Evaluate opportunities against goals, priorities & compensation.

Reduce wrong-move risk

*Illustrative negotiation upside, not a guaranteed outcome.

** Conditions apply.

The goal isn't just a new job.

It's the right role, the right positioning, and the strongest possible outcome from your next move.

Programs

Two Pathways to Success

The In-Demand Leader Launch — 1 Month
  • Search Strategy - Set your goals to land not just any role, but the right one
  • Exit Strategy - Leave your current situation with your reputation and relationships intact
  • ATS Optimized Job Search Assets (Resume, LinkedIn)
  • Exclusive Job Boards - avoid oversaturated spaces and jump the line in smaller pools of candidates
  • AI Assisted Step by Step Application Process - repeatable system to personalize every application
  • Interview Prep - know what recruiters are really looking for and strategically prepare
  • Salary Negotiation - negotiate with confidence to get the Total Compensation that is right for you
  • SDI Strengths Assessment: Identify your strengths, motivations, values, and ideal working environment.
  • 3 Live Coaching Calls
  • Intentional networking strategy + 2 Months Free LinkedIn Premium*
  • 6 Bi-Weekly 1-1 Coaching Calls:
    • SDI Strengths Debrief
    • Review Application Assets
    • Search Strategy
    • Live Mock Interviews
    • Exit Strategy
    • Accountability Check Ins
  • Specific Role Salary Negotiation Advice: When you get an offer you'll get advice designed to maximize your compensation based on their specific offer (24hr turnaround).
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Partnership Commitment

I am fully invested in your next move.

100% of clients finish the Three-Month In-Demand Leader program with the strategy, positioning, tools, and clarity to pursue their next leadership opportunity. Because this is a high-touch advisory relationship, support continues beyond our formal engagement.

  • Continued High-Touch Advisory

    Continue month-to-month at a preferred client rate whenever you want strategic support.

  • 60-Day Search Strategy Support

    Keep access to me via email for 60 days after our final live session.

30-Day Confidence Guarantee

Your initial Month 1 payment covers:

SDI Strengths Assessment

2 Live Coaching Calls

Full In-Demand Leader Toolkit

If you decide the program isn't a fit, the remaining two payments are canceled.

Ready to become an In-Demand Leader and land your next role?

Book a free call to see if The In-Demand Leader is the right fit for your next move.

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