Sarah Ballard

About Sarah Ballard

Sarah is an executive coach at Spring Health and a Senior Financial Planning Analyst at The Planning Center, where she is working toward earning her CFP® certification. Whether coaching executives to improve their well-being or helping individuals navigate their financial goals, her mission is clear: she enjoys helping people feel seen, heard, and empowered to achieve what matters most to them.Today, she blends her expertise in leadership, coaching, and financial planning to support individuals and organizations in achieving their goals. She is driven by a genuine passion for fostering meaningful connections and empowering others to thrive. Her work aligns with her belief that every person deserves to feel valued and capable of reaching their full potential.Sarah\'s journey began with a degree in supply chain management from BYU, where she received an emphasis in healthcare management through completion of graduate-level coursework. After graduation, she gained diverse professional experiences, including managing a team to ensure compliance for over 600 JCPenney store licenses, assisting in negotiating a $32M deal for the U.S. Navy, and filing and drafting contracts as a paralegal. She also had the privilege of volunteering in Uganda, contributing to humanitarian and teaching efforts.Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, traveling, and is continually excited by opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Executive Coach

   Spring Health

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Coach 350+ clients, including executives, directors, and managers, to enhance leadership presence, performance, relationships, and personal wellbeing• Deliver 940+ hours of ICF-accredited coaching, using active listening and powerful questioning to drive measurable growth and sustained behavior change• Partner with organizational leaders to strengthen personal branding, executive communication, and positioning for promotions• Support leaders within a Fortune 100 company by equipping them with tools to lead teams more effectively, increase engagement, and drive accountability

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Emphasis, Creative Writing Minor

• University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies

  Financial Planning and Services