Biography
Sarah A. Scala M. Ed & OD, PCC
Founder, President, and Principal Consultant - Sarah Scala Consulting
Sarah Scala is a senior talent management leader and executive coach with 20+ years of experience providing organization development, change management, and leadership development solutions for diverse global and local industries. She is a collaborative consultant, coach, and educator supporting performance transformation of executives, leaders, and teams. Sarah is a methodical, results-driven leader recognized for helping clients reach their highest potential, increase revenue, reduce turnover, elevate business profitability, build competencies, and improve performance. Sarah also provides LGBTQ+ Coaching. Sarah Scala Consulting is certified as both an LGBT Business Enterprise (NGLCC) and a Women Owned Small Business (SBA).
EDUCATION:
- Masters degree in Organization Development and Adult Education from Alverno College
- Bachelor degrees in Business Management and Adventure Recreation from Green Mountain College.
FORMAL CREDENTIALS:
- International Coach Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
- Certified LGBT Business Enterprise
- Certified Woman Owned Small Business
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 / EQ-360) - Certified practitioner
- Gestalt International Study Center - Certified Gestalt Coach
- Emotional Intelligence (MSCEIT ™) - Certified practitioner
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i 360 - Certified practitioner
- SLII ® and SLX® (situational leadership) - Certified practitioner
- MBTI ®, FIRO-B ®, and Thomas Kilman Conflict Instrument ® - Certified practitioner
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
These accomplishments are based on over 20 years as a successful consultant, manager, coach, and leader in talent management and leadership development. Examples include:
- COACHING: Executive coaching of over 400 leaders and CEOs supporting increased revenues and reduced turnover for Fortune 1000 and mid-sized clients including: Danone / Dannon Yogurt and Takeda Pharmaceutical.
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Led 700 leaders through innovative national and global leadership development programs to build competencies resulting in increased retention and qualified promotion-ready candidates in leadership pipeline. Clients included: Orstead, Cartera Commerce (Rakuten), and King Arthur Flour.
- MENTOR PROGRAMS: 88% reduction in turnover in one year for financial industry client. Improved productivity (skill mastery) by 33%, (1 year from 1.5 years) for Simon Pearce, handcrafted glassware client resulting in vastly improved ROI.
- SUCCESSION: Implemented proven succession management methods for CEO and executive team in preparation of anticipated executive turnover. Provided a predictable map to move forward, reducing ramp-up time, and maintaining uninterrupted business operations for consumer packaged goods client.
These accomplishments were at companies with as many as 100,000 employees and down to coaching assignments with individuals.
AFFILIATIONS:
Sarah is the Founder and Chair of the Granite State Learning and Organizational Development Roundtable, a professional association that provides learning and development to HR and Learning leaders. Sarah serves as a committee member with the International Coach Federation - New England Chapter, and as a Professional Associate for the Gestalt International Study Center. In addition, Sarah is a member of the New Talent Management Network - Boston. Sarah is also a member of the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys cycling, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and travel. She also enjoys volunteering to provide meals to those in need, and frequently speaks at conferences and events for
organizations that support leadership and entrepreneurship.
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