1:1 Coaching
More clarity. Less burnout. Yes, really. Our coaching helps people in tech and design gain the confidence they need to build a sustainable, successful career—on their own terms.
Two ways to work with us
90-minute strategy sessions
Get clarity on your most pressing challenges in a single deep-dive session.
Each strategy session includes a detailed workbook to reflect on your topic and get prepared. Then we’ll meet for a 90-minute coaching session that leaves you feeling energized and ready to move forward with intention. We currently offer three types of strategy session:
Career redesign: If you want to focus a job search, break out of career dissatisfaction, or explore new paths, book this session.
Intentional transitions: Starting a new job? Recently promoted? This session will help you transition roles with confidence and ease.
Problem-solving: If you need to make a big decision, prepare for a difficult conversation, or otherwise get “unstuck,” this is for you.
Cost: $500 per session
1:1 coaching packages
Build self-awareness, set bold goals, and step into your greatest power with our ongoing support.
You’ll meet with your coach for three months, so you have time to get clear on your wants and needs and start taking action. Our 1:1 coaching packages include:
A free intro session to explore your needs and make sure your coach is right for you
A discovery questionnaire to help you define your agenda and goals for the coaching process
6 coaching sessions (50 minutes each), meeting every other week
Email access to your coach between sessions
Active Voice resources—like self-reflection exercises, tools for teams, and more—as needed
Our coaches
Sara Wachter-Boettcher
Leadership coach + Active Voice CEO
What clients are saying
"At my last review, my manager praised me for delegating and giving others the opportunity to step up and grow. This is the first time I've been recognized for doing less instead of more! Sara’s coaching helped me learn how to better prioritize, focus on the most impactful activities, and let go of custody of problems."
— Mariné Palamutyan,
UX research manager
There’s more to being a leader than climbing the ladder—and Sara Wachter-Boettcher knows that. She specializes in coaching for emerging and established tech and design leaders who want to build sustainable careers while staying true to their values.
Sara focuses on helping leaders shake impostor syndrome, own their strengths, and set healthy boundaries—while also supporting their teams through hard times. She works with folks of all genders, with extra focus on women and gender non-conforming folks, and brings an intersectional feminist lens to her coaching work.
Sara founded Active Voice in 2020 after running a content and UX consultancy for nearly a decade. She holds the Associate Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation, and is also an established author, speaker, and educator.
Sara takes on a limited number of new 1:1 clients on a rolling basis.
Jen Dionisio
Transformation coach
Jen loves helping fellow design and tech professionals launch new chapters of their lives with intention and purpose. If you’re changing jobs, settling into a new company, trying to build confidence in a more senior role, or hoping to restore balance to your personal and professional life, Jen’s got your back.
Jen comes to coaching from a deep background in content strategy and UX, most recently as the director of content strategy for a large consultancy. She completed her coach training at Leadership that Works, and currently holds the Associate Certified Coach designation from the ICF.
What clients are saying
“I looked forward to every one of my sessions with Jen. Her insight and compassion was the push I needed to put my dreams into practice. Thanks to working with Jen, I grew more confident and self-assured in both work and personal pursuits. A year after working together, I was promoted up several positions at my company.”
— Sarah Lowe,
Senior web strategist
More about coaching
How coaching helps
We all want to feel successful and do our best work. But so much gets in the way: self-doubt, old habits, difficult people, weird work dynamics. We can’t make life perfect, but we can figure out how to move forward anyway. That’s the power of coaching.
What you can accomplish
Set big, bold goals (and actually meet them)
Define a leadership style that’s true to your values
Show up with presence and influence at work
Overcome blockers and get unstuck
Quiet your inner critic and own your expertise
Learn to celebrate your progress and stay motivated
Listen to your gut and set strong, healthy boundaries
Unravel complex situations and make difficult choices
What to expect
Coaching is all about helping you face the hard stuff and find new ways forward. Expect lots of open-ended questions designed to explore root causes, open up fresh perspectives, and help you take action.
What coaching is
Confidential: Even if your company is paying, we won’t disclose anything you tell us—no matter what.
Non-judgmental: We don’t decide what you should do. We help you clarify your values and goals, make decisions that are true to them, and notice when you’re not.
Action-oriented: Each time we meet, we’ll celebrate your progress and work together to define what you’ll do next. Think of it as a healthy kick in the pants, just when you need it.
How coaching helps your company
You’ll grow your leadership skills and build trust. Coaching gives you new tools for communicating with clarity and confidence—whether you’re presenting to the C-suite, leading a standup, or facing a difficult conversation with a team member.
You’ll be better at sorting out the hard stuff. Coaching gives you a healthy place to talk through work feels—and figure out how to solve problems with honesty, compassion, and collaboration.
You’ll stay engaged and avoid burnout. Coaching helps you figure out what you need to feel fulfilled and connected at work, and establish healthy boundaries that keep you from getting overwhelmed, overworked, and running for a new job.
Convince your boss
Yes, companies invest in coaching for their staff! Ask your boss how you can make coaching sessions part of your professional development plan.
Request your free intro session
Fill out this form and we’ll send you all the information on current availability, packages, and pricing—plus a link to book your sample session. To book a one-time deep-dive with a coach instead, book a strategy session.