Dr. Sara Reed

Sara Reed, Ed.D.

Founder & Principal, Elevating Leadership, LLC

Bountiful, Utah

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Speaker levelProfessional Speaker

Primary sectors—

Utah focusYes

About

Dr. Sara A. Reed is a leadership coach, HR executive, and founder of Elevating Leadership, LLC, dedicated to helping leaders rise with clarity, courage, and purpose. Her 25‑year career spans higher education, the military, and mission‑driven organizations, giving her a rich understanding of how people grow, adapt, and lead through complexity. A retired Air Force officer and cancer survivor, Dr. Reed brings a deeply human perspective to her work; one shaped by resilience, renewal, and a commitment to living and leading with intention. She partners with leaders and teams to cultivate authenticity, strengthen culture, and create environments where people can thrive. Her work reflects a belief that leadership is both a responsibility and a gift, and that every leader has the capacity to elevate the lives of others.

Speaking formats

Experience level

Professional Speaker

Frequent / professional speaker (10+ speaking engagements in the last 2–3 years)

Topics & expertise

Civic & Community

  • Nonprofit leadership & governance

Signature talks

  • ​Being a C.R.E.A.T.O.R of Change: Being the change leader in your life and for your organization
  • Leading Through Complexity: The Courage to Choose Clarity
  • Leadership as a Craft: Moving beyond charisma, title, and performative leadership toward intentional leadership practice

Selected engagements

  • The Leadership Competence Gap: What happens when talented professionals become leaders without sufficient preparation for leading peopleUtah's Chapter of CUPA HR, Fall Conference · UVU · October 2026
  • High Trust, High Standards: Why Psychological Safety and Accountability Go TogetherWACUBO's Business Management Institute · UC Santa Barbara · August 2026
  • Future Fit Leadership: Thinking bigger than your teamSego Leadership (formerly Women's Leadership Institute) · Utah · March · 2026
  • Leading Through Transition: Inspiring Those Around You When The World Won’t Stop ChangingWACUBO's Annual Conference

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