Sara Ross challenges leaders to raise their standards, own their influence, and lead with intention. Her work focuses on leadership behavior, accountability, and performance, helping organizations move from good intentions to consistent execution.
Sara is the author of Dear Work: Something Has to Change, a book that explores how leadership choices, mindset, and daily behaviors shape performance and culture. Her work as an author reinforces the depth of her message and her commitment to helping leaders create meaningful change that lasts.
What sets Sara apart is her ability to push leaders without alienating them. She delivers bold ideas with energy and authenticity, helping audiences examine their habits, expectations, and impact. Her message is direct, engaging, and grounded in real leadership challenges rather than theory or platitudes.
Sara’s delivery is dynamic, high-energy, and interactive. She creates an environment where leaders feel both challenged and supported, making her sessions memorable and actionable. Meeting planners consistently value her professionalism, preparation, and ability to connect with audiences across industries and leadership levels.
Sara is especially effective for organizations focused on leadership development, performance, accountability, and engagement. She is trusted by clients who want a speaker who energizes the room, sparks honest reflection, and motivates leaders to show up differently when it matters most.
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Testimonials
“Sara was FANTASTIC even more so in person than on our earlier engagement for the Managers Call in December. Her content was super relatable, and we received a lot of positive feedback from the audience. We hosted a networking lunch right after the Town Hall and Sara was graceful with her time and joined us during lunch which allowed with follow on conversations with many of our team members. Overall fantastic engagement and we are very happy with the outcome.”
Director, Customer Engagement and Communications / Microsoft
“Sara Ross was a pleasure to work with. She brought amazing energy to her sessions and really connected with the audience. She took the opportunity to observe our group before her keynote and customized her approach based on our mission and our audience. Her message left our audience with actionable takeaways they can use in business and in their personal lives. Thank you, Sara!!”
Director, Education & Talent / International Fresh Produce Association
“Sara hit the mark! We’ve heard nothing but supremely positive remarks. Our Managing Director said from stage during our closing session that he felt like Sara was speaking directly to him, as it was exactly what he needed to hear. We’ll take that! Super pleased and excited for what her messages will help our teams to do.”
Management Associate / Cargill Animal Nutrition
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