Author.Researcher.Possibility Detective.
My mission is to cultivate human flourishing, possibility, wisdom, and compassion in relationships and at work. I seek out the whimsy and growth available in everyday life.
Meet Sarah
I am a professor of human communication, author of over 100 scholarly publications, and regularly teach and consult on the topics of leadership, qualitative research methods, organizational communication, and happiness.
Research & Publications
My research focuses on ameliorating organizational problems such as workplace bullying, injustice, and burnout so as to creating workplaces that are compassionate, resilient, inclusive, and flourishing.
The Blog
As a possibility detective, I seek out whimsy, flourishing, and purpose in far away and mundane places. My blog chronicles my travels, research, events, and what I’m reading and thinking about right now.
Sometimes I write as a personal brainstorm–meandering through the conundrums and opportunities life throws at me. Other times I write to share research, events, and training opportunities. Along the way, my hope is to cultivate possibilities, dreams, and curiosities for myself and others.
January 30, 2021
The gratitude, shit, and ambivalence of “being distinguished”
September 15, 2020
The happiness boost of talking with strangers with pups in the park
December 1, 2019
Curiosity, Conversation, and Happiness
June 13, 2019
The communication discipline is bleeding
Consulting & Workshops
I offer training, consulting, research support and keynote speaking to a variety of corporations, nonprofits, governmental agencies, universities, and individuals.
If you need a vibrant speaker for your event, want to take your organization’s wellbeing and leadership to the next level, could use some research support, or want to partner on an in-depth program assessment, I can help.