Creating meaningful change

I help individuals, leaders and teams gain perspective, shift behaviours and move forward.

Sarah Kartalia

Bilingual (FR/EN) Leadership & Team Facilitator • Coach • Speaker

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A Creative Approach to Leadership

ABOUT

I combine multicultural experience, storytelling, creativity and emotional insight with a natural sense of energy, imagination and humour. A storyteller and artist at heart, I make ideas come alive, create connection and help people see themselves and others in new ways.

My background includes a B.A. from McDaniel College, an M.A. from the University of Toulouse, and studies at Coach U, along with more than 20 years as affiliated faculty at Toulouse Business School. I also served as Academic Director for SIT Study Abroad and am a published short-story writer.

Tools & Certifications: MBTI®, FIRO-B®, EQ-i 2.0®, ICF-ACC

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TeamBuilding

Team Alignment: Building Trust, Creating Momentum

I create the conditions for teams to have better conversations, build trust and move forward with greater clarity, connection and purpose.

Two Moments That Shape a Team

Team Launch Intensives
When a team is just starting out, I help them build strong relationships, align expectations, and discover effective ways of working from the start.

Team Reset Sessions
When a team is stuck, I help them step out of old patterns, surface what’s getting in the way, and find a new way forward.

"I am able to control only that which I am aware of. That which I am unaware of controls me." Sir John Whitmore

Coaching: One-on-One Leadership Acceleration

Finding Your Leadership Voice

Have you ever found yourself holding back when you really wanted to speak up? Maybe you’re new to leadership, or you’re questioning how you want to lead. Perhaps you’re trying to be yourself while also trying to meet expectations from your organization, your team or the people around you.

Coaching can give you the space to step back, think things through and find your own way of leading — one that feels confident, honest and true to you. We’ll explore what matters to you, where you want to be stronger, and how you can lead without feeling you have to become someone else.

Navigating Difficult Relationships

Are you struggling with a manager, a colleague or an important stakeholder? Has a relationship become difficult, tense or simply stuck? Sometimes you’re too close to a situation to see what might be getting in the way. Having an extra set of eyes and ears can help.

Together, we can step back from the situation, look at what’s really happening and explore different ways of responding. With my experience in conflict management and difficult team dynamics, I can help you find new perspectives, prepare for a courageous conversation or simply make sense of what’s going on — without judgment.

Leading Across Cultures

Are you working with people from different cultural backgrounds and finding that things don’t always go as expected? Maybe communication feels different, decisions take longer, or you’re wondering why people seem to see the same situation so differently.

Understanding another culture starts with understanding your own. Together, we’ll explore the assumptions and habits you bring to the table, become more aware of cultural differences and find practical ways to adapt without losing who you are. I use a range of tools and approaches to help you develop the awareness and flexibility needed to work confidently across cultures.

Stepping Into a New Role

Have you recently taken on a new leadership role, whether it’s your first management position or a bigger challenge at the executive level? You may be excited by the opportunity but also facing self-doubt, imposter syndrome or the pressure to have all the answers.

Coaching can help you build confidence, think through the challenges ahead and clarify how you want to lead. Together, we’ll explore what this new role requires, what might be holding you back and how to approach it with confidence.

Management and Leadership Mastery

Developing confident, authentic leaders at every level through highly practical, engaging and transformative learning experiences.

Finding Your Authentic Leadership

Discover what makes your leadership uniquely yours, move beyond expectations, and bring your strengths fully to the way you lead.

Communicating with Presence and Influence

Explore how your whole body communicates, and learn to use presence, energy and expression with intention.

Telling Your Story to Connect

Find the stories that matter, shape memorable messages, and connect with your audience on a human level.

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A Welcoming Space for Learning and Connection

A relaxed, creative setting surrounded by nature, where teams can breathe, think, learn and connect.

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I can bring my programs to your workplace, or welcome participants to my space just minutes from central Toulouse. Whether for team development, leadership training, or individual coaching, the setting offers an opportunity to step away, focus, and do meaningful work.

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Get in Touch

Have a question, an idea, or a project in mind? Tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and let’s see how I can help.

Whether it’s leadership training, team development, individual coaching or something more tailored, I’d love to hear from you.

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