Career Transformation Coach & Speaker Helping Professionals Reclaim Their Power and Purpose; Author of "The Five Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy"

Durham, NC, USA
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Sarah D. Carlson Biography

Sarah D. Carlson is a speaker, CEO, and career transformation coach who helps professionals reclaim their power and purpose through the art of self-advocacy. After graduating from Harvard Law School and launching a high-powered career on Wall Street, Carlson walked away to live in a tent in Haiti and reconnect with what truly matters. That journey led her to become a professor of professional development at top universities, where her content on self-advocacy has been made mandatory for graduate students at Emory, Mercer, and Duke universities.

Carlson speaks across the country on claiming your voice, leading with integrity, and designing a career that reflects your values. Her forthcoming book, "The Five Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy," distills her proven framework into a powerful guide for anyone feeling stuck or underseen. Known for her warmth, energy, and realness, Carlson’s talks are as transformative as they are unforgettable.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/18/2025.

Sarah D. Carlson Speaking Topics

  • Success Through Self-Advocacy: How to Claim Your Power at Work and In Life

    True success begins with the ability to speak up for yourself—clearly, confidently, and unapologetically. In this keynote, Sarah D. Carlson shows you how to identify your unique value, speak with integrity, and claim your seat at the table. Drawing on insights from her upcoming book, "The Five Principles of Effective Self-Advocacy," she delivers a practical, empowering call to stop waiting for permission—and start owning your power.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand the Five Principles of Self-Advocacy and how to apply them in real life
    • Gain a clear picture of your strengths and areas for growth with the Self-Advocacy Score
    • Learn a practical tool to combat imposter syndrome: the Douchebag-to-Doormat Scale

  • You’re Not an Impostor: Reclaim Your Confidence and Use Your Voice

    In this empowering keynote, Sarah D. Carlson addresses impostor syndrome by sharing her Five Principles of Self-Advocacy, a practical framework to help you reclaim confidence and speak up with integrity. She introduces the Douchebag-to-Doormat Scale, a tool to find your healthy balance between self-doubt and overconfidence. Through stories and real examples, attendees learn daily practices to overcome limiting beliefs and confidently advocate for themselves in work and life. This talk inspires you to own your brilliance and lead authentically.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Practical strategies to overcome impostor syndrome and self-limiting beliefs
    • Daily practices to build and sustain authentic self-confidence
    • Tools to speak up unapologetically and claim your rightful place at the table

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  • What topics does Sarah D. Carlson speak about?

    Sarah D. Carlson is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Business Coaching, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Professors, Success, Women, Women's Empowerment
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Sarah D. Carlson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success Through Self-Advocacy: How to Claim Your Power at Work and In Life, You’re Not an Impostor: Reclaim Your Confidence and Use Your Voice and For Women Who’ve Been Told to Be Quiet: How to Speak Up, Stand Out, and Lead with Power. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sarah D. Carlson for your event is available upon request. Sarah D. Carlson generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Irina Soriano, Tiana Sanchez, Pooja Lakshmin, Shaurice Evette Mullins and Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sarah D. Carlson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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