Clinical Psychologist & Certified Executive Leadership Coach Specializing in the Intersection of Psychology and Workplace Performance

Boston, MA, USA

Dr. Sarah Sarkis Biography

Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a licensed clinical psychologist by training and a certified executive leadership coach by practice, specializing in the intersection of psychology and workplace performance.

Dr. Sarkis's work over the past two decades has taken her around the globe, where she has shared insights through workshops, webinars, keynotes and podcasts, empowering thousands to better understand their brains, their minds and their leadership edges. Dr. Sarkis runs her private consulting practice, Sarkis Performance LLC, where she works with C-suite executives, leadership teams and professional coaches at some of the world’s most prominent organizations, including Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies and professional athletics.

Dr. Sarkis has shared stages with Steven Kotler, discussing peak performance and flow states, and has appeared multiple times on Gabby Reece’s podcast and "Flow Research Collective Radio Lab," diving deep into the science behind human potential. Through her podcast, Shadowboxing, Dr. Sarkis has co-interviewed some of the giants in leadership, psychology and performance, including Kotler and Reece, as well as Drs. Michael Gervais and Scott Barry Kaufman.

Dr. Sarkis's insights have been featured in The New York Times, Women's Health, HuffPost and CNBC. Her book, "An Inside Job: Leveraging Psychology to Transform Peak Performance," reveals how sustainable performance and authentic leadership emerge when individuals master the psychology of their inner world.

Dr. Sarkis earned a master's degree in psychology from Boston College and a doctorate from George Washington University, laying the foundation for her work in high-performance psychology.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/23/2026.

Dr. Sarah Sarkis Speaking Topics

  • The Architecture of Trust: How Teams Build Belonging, Safety, and High Performance

    A dynamic, psychologically rich exploration of the invisible forces that shape how teams relate, communicate, and perform. This keynote breaks down the core elements of trust, belonging, and psychological safety, revealing how they drive cohesion and collective intelligence. Leaders learn how to intentionally design the conditions that reduce friction, strengthen relationships, and unlock high performance. It’s a practical blueprint for building teams that are resilient, connected, and capable of doing exceptional work together.

  • Beyond Grit: The Psychology of Leading When Nothing Is Certain

    This keynote upends everything leaders think they know about navigating stress and ambiguity. Instead of relying on outdated ideas about grit and composure, we dive into the brain’s real architecture under pressure — why it narrows, distorts, and defaults to survival patterns that quietly sabotage performance. Leaders learn how to interrupt these automatic loops, regulate their nervous system in real time, and create clarity and coherence when conditions are volatile. This is a radical reframe of leadership in uncertain times: less about controlling outcomes, more about mastering the internal state that shapes them.

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Dr. Sarah Sarkis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Architecture of Trust: How Teams Build Belonging, Safety, and High Performance , Beyond Grit: The Psychology of Leading When Nothing Is Certain, The Hidden Drivers of Behavior: What People Do When No One Is Watching , The Performance Paradox: Why Pushing Harder Isn’t the Path to Excellence and The Future of Leadership: Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, and the Human Skills AI Can’t Replace . The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Sarah Sarkis for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Dr. Sarah Sarkis generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christina Galani, Shawn Achor, Adrian Gostick, Dr. Nicole Lipkin and Stephanie Simpson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Sarah Sarkis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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