Sarah U Coach - Leadership, Life, Career Coach

12/12/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why vision boards work, it’s not luck, glitter, or manifestation slogans. It’s your brain.

When you combine a vision board with a word of the year, something powerful happens, not just emotionally, but neurologically.

Here’s why the two together are a mindset amplifier

🧠 Vision boards activate your brain’s visual system.
Your brain processes images 60,000x faster than words.
When you place visual cues where you can see them daily, you’re stimulating the occipital cortex and strengthening neural pathways related to those goals.

🧠 Images speak directly to the subconscious.
Your subconscious doesn’t think in paragraphs, it thinks in pictures.
A vision board becomes a gentle but consistent nudge to your nervous system:
“This is where we’re headed.”

🧠 Your Word of the Year activates the RAS (reticular activating system) otherwise known as Your internal filter.
That single word becomes the lens your brain uses to decide what matters.
Choose Courage, and suddenly you notice opportunities to speak up.
Choose Joy, and your brain begins scanning for it.

🧠 Together, they create identity-level change.
Images + a single guiding word =
✔ clarity
✔ emotional resonance
✔ neural reinforcement
✔ identity alignment

Not just what you want but WHO you are becoming.
✨ Your vision board sets the destination.
✨ Your word becomes the compass.

If you want to create both with clarity, intention, and brain-based strategy
🎯 Join me for my Virtual Vision + Word of the Year Workshop
📅 Saturday, January 10th
🕒 Starting at 10am CT on Zoom
Sign Up Here https://square.link/u/dk6LMNiu

12/08/2025

If your holiday season comes with more uncertainty than celebration — layoffs, change, or simply knowing you’re ready for something better — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to wait for January to begin.

Imagine walking into 2026 with:
✨ a résumé you’re proud to send
✨ a LinkedIn profile that attracts the right recruiters
✨ clarity on what you truly want next
✨ confidence in interviews and salary conversations

That is not a wish. This is your plan.

As a Career Coach, I guide you through:
• defining your next chapter with intention
• building a compelling professional brand
• polishing interviews with confidence & ease
• preparing for salary + offer negotiations

Because this season isn’t just about giving, it’s also about receiving what you deserve.

📩 DM me to get started:

Let’s make your 2025 career wish come true.

12/05/2025

✨ Don’t wait for January. Your job search momentum starts today. ✨
December isn’t a pause. It’s a strategic runway.

If you’re craving a new role in the new year, here are the high-impact steps you can start right now, December 5, so you’re walking into January with interviews already lined up:

📌 1. Refresh Your Resume & LinkedIn
Update accomplishments, numbers, promotions, certifications.
Make sure your headline and About section clearly communicate the role you want next, not just the one you have now.

📌 2. Reconnect With Your Network
Send 10 “holiday reconnect” messages.
Wish them well, share what you’re exploring next, and let them know you’re open to conversations in January. Warm connections open the fastest doors.

📌 3. Clarify Your Target
No more “I’ll take anything.”
Choose 2–3 roles and industries.
When you’re specific, people know how to help you.

📌 4. Identify Companies You Admire
Make a list of 20.
Follow their updates, engage with posts, and learn their language.
Companies notice active, thoughtful candidates.

📌 5. Tidy Your Digital Presence
Google your name.
Clean up old posts, adjust privacy settings, and curate your professional brand.

📌 6. Prepare Your Story
Why now? What’s next? What strengths are you ready to bring forward?
Having your narrative polished gives you confidence and clarity when calls start rolling in.

📌 7. Schedule Time in Your Calendar
Block 10-15 hours each week in December for job-search prep.
When January hits, you won’t be starting — you’ll be continuing.

✨ Here’s the truth:
The job market ramps up fast in January.
If you use December to prepare, align, and connect, you’ll be weeks ahead of everyone who waits for the “perfect time.”

Start today, December 5.

Your future self will be so glad you did.

If you need a boost, guidance, or a partner in this next step, I’d love to support you. Please message me sarahucoach@gmail.com. I'm here to help you.

09/18/2025

🌟 Coaching isn’t magic… but sometimes it feels like it🌟
Yesterday, I met with a client whose job search is gaining momentum:
✅ She’s waiting on a job offer after a powerful 2nd interview
✅ She’s exploring the possibility of creating her own role
✅ She has two other applications moving forward
As we wrapped up, she looked at me and said:
“Sarah, are you a magician?”
I laughed and asked, “Why?”
She smiled, held up her phone, and said: “That other company I told you about? They just messaged me. They want to talk ASAP.”

This isn’t magic
✨ It’s the power of coaching, clarity, and aligned action.
When you stay focused, believe in yourself, and keep showing up, opportunities begin to appear—sometimes faster than you imagined.
✨ Momentum builds confidence.
✨ Confidence attracts opportunities.
✨ And opportunities open doors to your next chapter.

Ready to create magic in your job search? Send me a message. I’d love to help.

06/05/2025

I learned at a young age that you are your brand.

It’s not just what you say—it’s how you show up. And it follows you, like a shadow.

I learned this early. I’m the second of five daughters and grew up in Urbandale, Iowa—a suburb of Des Moines but it felt like a big, small town.

Especially, with the last name of Uchytil.

My dad, who was a renowned science teacher at neighboring West Des Moines Valley and my mom who ran a well-known daycare, we were known. We are the Uchytil’s.

I wasn’t just Sarah. I was Mr. Uchytil’s daughter, Liz’s daughter, Alice’s sister, Theresa’s sister, Rose’s sister, Christi’s sister or simply One of the Uchytil girls.

When I moved to Ames, Iowa to attend Iowa State University, I became Cyclone Sarah. Alpha Phi Sarah. Sarah Uchytil— Iowa State Family of the Year.

Fast forward 25 years. Now I am deeply rooted in Kansas City. But just yesterday, I was reminded that your brand is like your shadow—it follows you wherever you go.

At a networking luncheon, I introduced myself to a gentleman walking in next to me:

“Hi, I’m Sarah Uchytil.”
He looked at me and said, “You worked at Sprint.”
“Yes - in Finance.”
“You went to Iowa State, right?”
“Yes!”

Though I couldn’t place him, he remembered me from another part of Sprint Finance and an Iowa State event—nearly 20 years ago.

That moment stuck with me.

Whether we realize it or not, people remember how we made them feel.

They remember our energy, our involvement, our passion, our presence.

You are your brand. And your brand lives in every interaction, every introduction, every room—whether you remember it or not.

What impression is your shadow leaving behind?

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day weekend, we paused to honor and remember those who are no longer with us.

For me, it brought back memories of beloved friends and family—people I can no longer call, hear, or hug. Their absence is deeply felt… but their legacy still speaks.

When the sadness washes over me and the tears start to come, I hear one voice in my mind—clear and unmistakable:

"Stop crying, Uchytil.
Go live your amazing life.
It’s freaking short.
Make the most of every single day."

So I’m passing that message on to you:

What can you say YES to this week?

Are you holding yourself back? Telling yourself there are only a few acceptable paths?

Because here’s the truth:

When you limit your choices, you limit your life.

This week, give yourself permission to expand.
✅ Say yes to something new
✅ Stretch beyond your routine
✅ Feel more. Risk more.
✅ Live more—fully, richly, passionately.

You weren’t made to play small.
You’re here to live in the fullness of life.
So, let’s stop sitting on the sidelines.
Let’s start saying yes. 💥

05/15/2025

🌟 It’s International Coaching Week—and there's no better time to celebrate the impact of career coaching and the incredible professionals driving it forward.

As an ICF Professional Certified Coach, I’m proud to support individuals navigating career transitions, leadership growth, and professional reinvention. The power of coaching lies in its ability to help people get unstuck, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.

Career coaching isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about aligning your work with your values, strengths, and aspirations.

To my fellow coaches: thank you for being trusted guides and champions of possibility. Your impact echoes in every bold move, breakthrough, and new beginning.

💼 If you’re feeling stuck, ready for a change, or just wondering what’s next in your career—I’d love to connect. Let’s talk about what’s possible.

💙 Here’s to the transformation we create—this week and beyond.

02/26/2025

Do you know how your team members truly like to be appreciated?

Feeling disrespected and unappreciated consistently ranks among the top five reasons employees leave their jobs. I see this firsthand—most of my career coaching clients come to me because they feel undervalued, stressed, and burned out. The root cause? A lack of appreciation.

Understanding and speaking your team’s appreciation language is a powerful way to boost morale, engagement, and retention.

Looking for a meaningful team-building experience? Let’s create a culture of appreciation together. Message me—I’d love to facilitate this session for your team!

02/24/2025

I don’t know about you, but last week was really rough for me.

Between below freezing temperatures, being sequestered inside for 3 days in a row, and the uncertainty of what’s going on in the world, my monkey mind was in full force.

If you haven’t heard the term monkey mind before, let me tell you what it is.

We all have mental chatter and noise in our minds, commonly known as the monkey mind. This phenomenon involves a continuous stream of thoughts that lead us through daydreams, relationship analyses, and future worries, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and perplexed.

One effective approach to manage this chaotic mental state is meditation.

Surprisingly, when you attempt to clear your mind for meditation, you inadvertently give the monkey mind more permission to play. This presents an opportunity to tame this mental chatter by becoming aware of your thoughts.

The subtle shift from thinking a thought to simply being aware of it is crucial. By acknowledging your thoughts without getting entangled in them, you can allow them to pass without being swept in different directions. Cultivating the ability to focus is a key tool in slowing down the thought process and directing attention towards observing thoughts.

To enhance your focus, a helpful starting point is concentrating on your breath during meditation. Whenever the monkey mind becomes restless, acknowledge your thoughts and then redirect your focus to your breath.

Additionally, gazing at a candle flame can be captivating, aiding in mental control. Maintain a gentle gaze on the flame, noting its color, shape, and movements without blinking. If needed, close your eyes and visualize the flame.

Now, that the temperature is above freezing this week, walking meditation or a nature meditation is another wonderful way to calm your monkey mind. Walking, breathing in the fresh air, focusing on breath to movement is also very calming.

Regardless of the method you choose to calm the monkey mind, approach it with compassion.

Through consistent practice, you can achieve a state of tranquility where the monkey mind grows quiet, and you become calm and still.

Some days are harder to calm your monkey mind than others. Be patient with yourself.

02/20/2025

Are you uncertain about what's next?
I get it.
I was in your shoes in February 2008
I lost my corporate job with 4,000 others in one day.
I know the stress, anxiety & uncertainty of not knowing what's next.
Take 2 minutes to listen to my story.
I get it & I'm here to help you.

01/08/2025

I am thrilled to be able to share my latest podcast interview on The Inspiring Coaches Show with my friend and mentor coach Jennifer Gibbons Anderson, MCC. This interview is a wonderful summary of my journey over the past 10 years. My transition from my corporate career as a Finance Manager to creating the different swim lanes of my coaching business which include leadership coaching, career coaching, life coaching and my Namaste All Day retreats.

In my 30-minute conversation with Jen, she asks me the tough questions to get to the heart of Who I am, What I do and How I serve others.

If you think you already know who I am, I reveal a few new insights on this podcast. Please take a listen.

Join Sarah Uchytil, PCC, as she celebrates 10 years of bold coaching, sharing her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching, the keys to her success, and her vision for the future. Discover practical insights and motivation for building a thriving, diverse coaching business.

01/06/2025

Today is my 10-year anniversary of being a Leadership, Life & Career Coach.

However, this wasn't the first thought when I woke up this morning. My first thought was how can I serve my community of wonderful, amazing coaching clients today? What message do they need to hear most from me?

My Monday morning ritual is writing my Monday Morning Motivation email to share with this group of individuals who want to take inspired action and create significant change in their lives.

After I sent out that email it dawned on me that today, the 1st Monday in January is my 10-year anniversary of taking the leap into starting my own business, being my own boss and creating Sarah Uchytil Coaching.

Thank you to all the wonderful, amazing individuals I've had the honor and privilege to coach over this past decade. You have changed my life.

In each coaching session I start by asking my coaching clients this question
✨ What are we celebrating today?

Today, I'd like to share my Top 10 Celebrations over the past 10 years.

1. Coached over 1,000 individuals to elevate their leadership, life and career through impactful, empowering 1x1 coaching which has created long lasting significant change.

2. Received my professional coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation in 2016

3. Named Best Resume Writer & Career Coach in Kansas City in 2022

4. Became a certified Neuroscience Coach in 2023

5. Presented to numerous groups in person and virtually on topics including the power of a professional brand, top job search strategies, identifying & zapping energy drains, the benefits of extreme self-care

6. Became a certified yoga instructor and meditation coach in 2015

7. Led my 1st yoga & meditation retreat in July 2017 and led my 40th retreat in 2024.

8. Created Namaste All Day, an annual membership tribe which connects like-minded women together through virtual and in-person retreats. Continue to lead 6+ retreats annually.

9. Consistently named Top 10 Life Coaches in Kansas City by Expertise.com since 2017

10. Currently #37 on Top 100 Global Life Coaching Websites & Blogs to follow by Feedspot.com Consistently on Top 100 list since 2017

WOW, 10 years ago if you would have shown me this list, I would haven't have believed it. But it started with one step. One step has led to another step and another step, and I've kept building, growing, achieving & THRIVING.

I am most grateful for the individuals I've worked with, the relationships I've created, the lives I've elevated, the change I've created.

10 years ago, I had no idea the ripple effect I was about to embark on. I'm so grateful I had the gumption to make the change and live this amazing life.

If you are looking to make a change, please contact me. Book a complementary intro session. Be the change you want to create. If I can do it, you can too.