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.

Sara Reed, Ed.D.
Founder & Principal, Elevating Leadership, LLC
Bountiful, Utah
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Speaker levelProfessional Speaker
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Utah focusYes
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Speaking formats
Experience level
Professional Speaker
Frequent / professional speaker (10+ speaking engagements in the last 2–3 years)
Topics & expertise
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
Media & video
- DisruptHRvimeo.com/1099173211
- With Campus Confidential
- A time I misjudged a colleague (w/Dr. Sara Reed): A time I misjudged a colleague - Campus Confidentialpodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-time-i-misjudged-a-colleague-w-dr-sara-reed/id1660821911?i=1000675591707
- With Red Thread Research
- Building Connection and Community Through Leadership: Building Connection and Commun - Workplace Stories by RedThread Research
- Media appearancepodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-connection-and-community-through-leadership/id1554931884?i=1000602005629
Selected engagements
- The Leadership Competence Gap: What happens when talented professionals become leaders without sufficient preparation for leading people
- High Trust, High Standards: Why Psychological Safety and Accountability Go Together
- Future Fit Leadership: Thinking bigger than your team
- Leading Through Transition: Inspiring Those Around You When The World Won’t Stop Changing
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