Many of my clients tell me they’re people pleasers. I wonder if this is because I spent a lot of my time and energy people-pleasing myself. It’s taken years of undoing and still rears its head from time to time, but for the most part, this tendency doesn’t get in my way anymore. Here’s something […]
Owning your creativity
“Bittersweet” by Susan Cain
Do you love it when you hear, read, or experience something that gives you a new way to see yourself and others? The book Bittersweet by Susan Cain has had such an impact on me. It’s given me new language to understand something fundamental about myself, and it’s reshaping how I see my work and […]
Is “good” hijacking your joy?
If you’ve been following my work, you know that I invite my clients to question their long list of “shoulds” and consciously choose who they want to BE. Underlying our work together is an exploration of what’s possible when we break out of the conditioning and expectations that consistently show up on our to-do lists […]
I'm Sara Smeaton, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, writer, and workshop leader. I work with thoughtful people seeking a creative and meaningful path in a complex world. I'm known for my intuitive and rigorous approach, creative tools, and deep listening, and I help people move forward with creativity, clarity, and integrity.