What is your YES?

• sarahucoach
• May 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. 💥

Feeling drained by your job, but unsure what to do next?

• sarahucoach
• April 18, 2025

A client recently came to me feeling exactly like that:

Exhausted

Frustrated

Unsure how to move forward

Why did you reach out for coaching?

“I was desperate to leave a job with toxic culture and bad management — and I needed to move fast.”

What results did you get?

Tangible:

Multiple late-round interviews

Accepted an offer at a dream job

Intangible:

Rediscovered my strengths

Gained confidence and clarity in my value

Felt competitive in the job market again

What did coaching help you with?

Telling my story powerfully — on paper and in interviews

Reframing challenges into strengths

Highlighting what made me stand out, not what held me back

What stood out most?

“Sarah’s confidence, expertise, and constant encouragement. I walked in feeling defeated and left feeling empowered. I realized I was a much stronger candidate than I gave myself credit for.”

Was it worth the investment?

“Absolutely. I couldn’t have made this change alone. Her support through the entire process — especially negotiation — helped me land a better offer than I would’ve ever asked for myself.”

Why does coaching work?

“Because Sarah helps you see your own value. She pulled out the gold in my story and helped me present it in a way that truly resonated with hiring teams.”

If you see yourself in this story, it might be time to stop spinning your wheels and start building a career you’re actually excited about.

Let’s talk. This could be your tuning point

Book your free 30-minute intro session today https://calendly.com/sarahucoach/30min

The Power of One

• sarahucoach
• April 12, 2025

We all know someone…
Someone whose career has stalled.
Someone reeling from a sudden job loss.
Someone who’s been on interview after interview—but still waiting for that “yes.”
Someone about to graduate, eager to land their very first job.
Someone quietly worried about their job and unsure how to start over.

We all know someone…
Who’s feeling stuck. Tired. Frustrated.
Who’s ready for a change—but doesn’t know where to begin.
Who just needs one introduction to shift everything.

I’d love to be introduced to your someone and empower them to change their story.

Please feel free to message me at sarahucoach@gmail.com or book an introduction session here:https://calendly.com/sarahucoach/30min

Don’t you love a great three-point play

• sarahucoach
• March 26, 2025

Happy March Madness! Don’t you love a great three-point play?

This past week, I had the privilege of helping three clients land new jobs—each at different stages of their careers:
✅ One early in her career
✅ One with 10 years of experience
✅ One later in her career

They also came from different industries:
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Finance
🔹 IT Project Management

At first glance, they may seem completely different. But what did they have in common?

They were motivated, driven, and believed in themselves—with a little guidance from me.
✨ They gained clarity in their mindset.
✨ They defined the exact roles they wanted.
✨ They refined their messaging for networking and interviews.

And the result? They all landed the jobs they wanted!

Are you ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s work together to secure your ideal next role. Message me—I’d love to help!

Taming Your Monkey Mind

• sarahucoach
• February 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 can be captivating, aiding in mental control. Maintain a gentle gaze on the flame, noting its color, shape, and movements trying not to blink.

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.

Secrets to Elevating Your Career

• sarahucoach
• February 19, 2025

Are you looking for something MORE from your career?
✨ A new job
✨ A new promotion
✨ A new way to expand your business

This 4-hour interactive lunch & learn session is for you.

You will learn the secrets to elevating your career and the strategies for how to implement them into your personal and professional life.

Join me alongside personal branding guru, Michael Mackie on Tuesday, March 4th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Training Umbrella in Overland Park, KS.

Only a handful of Early Bird Tickets available. Sign up & save your spot today for $197. Your ticket includes lunch.
https://lnkd.in/gZ47DyJh

Celebrating Timber Creek Retreat House

• sarahucoach
• January 28, 2025

✨ It’s Celebration Friday ✨ Today I am celebrating with my friends Beth and Tom Jacobs at Timber Creek Retreat House. I found Timber Creek in September 2020. I was exhausted. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I felt like I was going to implode if I didn’t get away and take time just for me. I called Timber Creek & Tom answered the phone and I asked to book a room. He kindly told me that they were closed due to Covid & the tone of my voice just dropped. He said “I can hear it in your voice that you need to get away. We are allowing individuals to come if you are healthy & hadn’t been exposed to Covid”

I instantly said YES, I’m healthy when can I come. The next day I found myself driving to Drexel, Missouri. As I drove down the gravel road, I could feel my stress starting to melt away as I saw the gorgeous retreat house. Tom greeted me at the door & gave me a tour and showed me to my room. I stayed in Oak which overlooks the meditation pond.

For 2 blissful days I was nestled in nature. I slowed down. I practiced yoga & meditation. I listened to mother nature’s soundtrack as I walked on the trails. I turned off my phone. I didn’t watch tv. I slept in a very comfy bed.

When I turned off the outside noise, I was really able to listen to what I really wanted. What I really needed in my life. I got peace & clarity. I felt rested, restored & renewed.

This is why I go to Timber Creek. This is why I’ve led 8 weekend retreats at Timber Creek since September 2020.

Today, I would like to invite you to join me at Timber Creek February 7th – 9th for Intention 2025 – Namaste Weekend at Timber Creek.

Give yourself the gift of peace, quiet & clarity. Only 2 rooms available. Please message me to sign up today. Namaste  Intention 2025 – Sarah U Coach

It’s My 10 Year Anniversary

• sarahucoach
• January 6, 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 #coachingclients 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 1×1 coaching which has created long lasting significant change.

2. Received my professional coaching certification #PCC from the International Coaching Federation #ICF 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 journey 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 at sarahucoach@gmail.com. Book a complementary intro session. Be the change you want to create. If I can do it, you can too.

Leap into 2025

• sarahucoach
• January 6, 2025

As we leap into 2025, I am reflecting on my career coaching, leadership coaching and executive coaching clients I’ve coached in 2024 to set them up for success in 2025. My hope is that these clients inspire you to make a change. If they can do it, you can to.

✨ A VP of Sales who transitioned to start her own consulting business.
✨ A newly appointed CFO integrate into a new company and new city.
✨ A Non-Profit leader balance the demands of her job while becoming a new mom.
✨ An Operations Manager enhance his leadership skills to be promoted to Director.
✨ A VP of Marketing develop a new 3 year strategic plan while managing employee morale and budget constraints.
✨ A Sr. IT Manager navigate a job loss after 21 years at one company to find new role in a thriving organization.
✨ A Customer Success Manager leave a toxic work environment to find a new company who values and appreciates her. She has already been recognized for outstanding contributions in her 1st 6 months.
✨ A Mortgage Manager struggling with a stalled career find new energy by reconnecting with his passion for educating others through financial planning.
✨ A Sales & Operations Leader create a new positive career path after a merger which left him feeling burned out.

There are many more success stories I can share but I’m running out of room 😊

I am so proud of each of my coaching clients for taking the first step in contacting me to actively create the next chapter of their career.

If you are ready to make a change in your career.
If you are looking for a new job in the new year.
If you are ready for a promotion in your current role.
If you are a leader struggling to manage constant demands.
Message me sarahucoach@gmail.com.
I am here to set you up for success in 2025.

Your Best of 2024 list

• sarahucoach
• January 1, 2025

As the year 2024, comes to a close, I invite you to join me today in creating Your Best of 2024 list. Take a few moments to settle in, grab your journal or a notebook, pour your favorite drink, and listen to your favorite music and reflect on 2024.

What are your BEST experiences this year?

You may also want to have your phone handy as I love to look back on my favorite photos of the year to help me in my reflection.

A few of my favorite highlights are:

 Celebrating my 50th Birthday

 Adopting my new dog, Scarlett

 Going on spiritual retreat for myself

 Experiencing 4 sound baths

 Traveling to Spain & Morocco

 Doing yoga on the beach in Maui

 Hiking in the Candian Rockies

 Beginning the draft of my book

 Preparing to become an ICF Master Certified Coach

 Celebrating 10 years as a Leadership, Life & Career Coach

You are welcome to jot down the highlights that come to mind of read through the below list for a fuller reflection on your year.

MY BEST of 2024 LIST

My Best ME Day (Self Care)

My Best New Healthy Habit

My Best Bucket List item

My Best Day with my Family

My Best Day with my Friends

My Best Book I Read

My Best Adventure

My Best Vacation

My Best Volunteer experience.

My Best Concert

My Best Sporting Event

My Best Cultural Event

My Best New Restaurant

My Best New Recipe

The Best Thing I did for my Physical Health

The Best Thing I did for my Emotional Health

The Best Thing I did for my Mental Health

The Best Thing I did for my Spiritual Health

The Best Thing I did for my Financial Health

The Best Thing I did for my Continuing Education / Career

My Best Professional Accomplishment

My Best Personal Accomplishment

My Best Way I Expressed Gratitude

My Best Way I Expressed Appreciation

What stands out for you? Any themes?

What do you want MORE of?

What do you want LESS of?