Stressed – What do you do?

• sarahucoach
• September 17, 2025

Stress touches all of us—whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, or financial. I’m no different. That’s why I created and continue to lead my Namaste All Day retreats.

These retreats give me something priceless: calm, clarity, and balance. They’re my reset button, my reminder to breathe deeply, and my way to come back stronger.

And when I show up in that space of peace, I’m able to be a better career coach—walking alongside my clients as they navigate the heaviness and uncertainty of job transitions.

My retreats aren’t just about relaxation—they’re about transformation.

Today, I invite you to pause. To slow down, breathe deeply, and step into this new season with intention.

Join me for a restorative fall retreat at the beautiful Tuscan-style Casa Somerset in Paola, Kansas—a day designed to create space for calm, reflection, and renewal.

Here’s what awaits you:

Gentle Yoga + Guided Meditation to ground your body and mind

Nourishing, delicious lunch to restore your energy

Smudge stick workshop—create your own using herbs like sage, lavender, eucalyptus, orange, or cinnamon, and discover the benefits of smudging

Journaling + reflection time with intention-based prompts, surrounded by nature—on the veranda, by the pond, or in the gardens

Closing guided meditation to seal your intentions and carry peace forward

All retreat activities, lunch, and smudge stick making included for $165.

When: Saturday, September 27 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Casa Somerset, 16315 W. 287th Street, Paola, Kansas

You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and deeply connected to yourself.

Spots are limited—reserve your place today. https://square.link/u/HN8UULe0

I Almost Lost my Namaste

• sarahucoach
• September 5, 2025

I recently returned from a magical trip to the Emerald Isle of Ireland. It all started with cheering on my beloved Iowa State Cyclones in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. After celebrating their victory, my friends and I set out to explore the Irish countryside.

One of our most memorable stops was the Cliffs of Moher. These majestic cliffs rise above the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking views and winds strong enough to knock you off balance.

As we climbed toward the top, my dear friend Megan reminded me, “Tighten your Namaste hat, or the wind will take it!”

Moments later, as we stopped for a photo, I felt the gust. Off went my hat. Flying beyond the fence, just out of reach.

Panic. Do I let it go? Do I try to climb? My arms weren’t long enough. Then I spotted a man with hiking poles. Without hesitation, I rushed over, motioning desperately for help. Language barrier or not, he understood. With his help, I rescued my hat. Whew. Relief.

Now you might be thinking Sarah, it’s just a hat.

But at that moment, I realized it was more than that. The word Namaste translates from Sanskrit as: I honor the divine in you. I honor the light, love, and peace within you.

And I thought… What if I lost that?

Who would I be without my light? My love? My peace?

This small scare became a big reminder: the most precious parts of our lives. Our health, our well-being, our self-care, our relationships, our spiritual connection must be nurtured, renewed, and protected.

So today, I ask you:
✨ What is most precious to you?
✨ Who would you be without it?
✨ How will you nurture, renew, and replenish it?

This is why I created Namaste All Day Retreats—a sacred pause in your busy life to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what matters most to YOU.

Today, I invite you to join me this fall for a retreat.

If these retreats are not your jam, I understand. I do ask that you find time for you to nurture, renew and replenish the precious pieces of your life.

Because losing a hat is one thing. Losing yourself is another.

What can you tell me about Sarah Uchytil?

• sarahucoach
• August 17, 2025

As of January 2025, she celebrated her 10-year anniversary as a full-time coach, during which time she has:

Coached over 1,000 clients

Led more than 40 retreats

Achieved Neuroscience Coach certification

Programs & Events:

Sarah hosts a variety of retreats and workshops, such as:

Namaste All Day (annual membership-based retreat series)

Virtual Vision Board Workshop

Secrets to Elevate Your Career workshop in Overland Park, KS

Your Online Brand = Your First Impression

Your online presence can:

Open doors

Build trust

Create opportunities

Or… it can do the opposite. If you’re not shaping your brand, something else is.

What’s the first impression your digital footprint is making today?

Back from the Northwoods – A Time to Pause, Reflect & Renew

• sarahucoach
• July 26, 2025

I returned from a soul-nourishing vacation in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Minnesota, where the sound of Lake Superior and quiet mornings walking in nature offered the kind of renewal I didn’t know I was craving. Time spent meditating, unplugging, and simply being was profoundly healing for me. Now I’m back, recharged and ready to greet the second half of 2025 with fresh energy and purpose.

This season is an invitation:
✨ To honor how far you’ve come.
✨ To reconnect with what matters most.
✨ To take bold, aligned steps toward your next chapter.

If you’re feeling the pull to clarify your direction, realign with your strengths, or reimagine the path ahead—you’re not alone. This is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and re-commit to the life and work you really want.

Here are a few questions to guide your midyear check-in. Give yourself the gift of honest, unhurried reflection:

What are you most proud of accomplishing so far in 2025—and why does it matter to you?
Let your answers reconnect you with your values, effort, and growth.

What challenges have tested you the most—and how have they shaped you?
This is about resilience, not just struggle. Who are you becoming through the hard stuff?

What self-care or supportive habits have been your lifeline?
What do you crave more of to feel grounded, energized, and whole?

Imagine it’s December 31, 2025. You’ve had a deeply fulfilling year.
Who are you now? How do you feel in your mind, body, relationships, and work?

What aligned actions—big or small—do you need to start, stop, or keep doing to become that version of yourself?
This is your roadmap. Start where you are, and take the next right step.

✨ If you’re ready to explore what’s next with support and intention, I’d love to connect.
Schedule a complimentary conversation. https://calendly.com/sarahucoach/30min

Let’s make the 2^nd half of 2025 one of courageous action and meaningful progress.

With you,
Sarah

Summer Solstice: A Time to Reflect, Renew, and Rise

• sarahucoach
• June 20, 2025

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.