Meet Sarah T. Moore | Women’s Leadership Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Sarah T. Moore and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sarah T., what’s one piece of conventional advice that you disagree with?
“Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Firstly, we’re creating a narrative that eagerly encourages people to do work they love and, if you don’t, there’s a belief that you have somehow missed the mark. Of course, it’s wonderful to do work that is meaningful and that you find purpose in. However, our creative pursuits can lose their magic when we start forcing ourselves to make money from them. Additionally, life is work. It is hard work building an intimate relationship with ourselves. It is hard work being an entrepreneur and trying to build something from the ground up. It is work staying married and raising a family. It takes work to develop the skills to have difficult conversations, to budget, to say no when you really want to say yes. I believe life is supposed to be hard. I don’t say this to be pessimistic but to be realistic. Life is not supposed to be hard all the time, and definitely not because we’re intentionally making it so, but because growth comes from struggle. If life doesn’t feel hard at times, I don’t think you’re doing it right. And work, whether it’s your purpose or your paycheck, always has hard moments because, if they didn’t, how would we savor the moments of magic.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
In my work as a Life Coach, I have heard the fears and desires of women across the globe, and every conversation boils down to one fear and one desire. The fear is about grappling with self-doubt, and the desire is to have more confidence.

Confidence is both personal and universal. That’s why our stories matter. When we explore confidence for ourselves, we have the privilege of adding to the rich tapestry of experience and possibility that makes it more accessible for other women. That’s why I am on a mission to redefine what it means for a woman to feel of herself. I define being full of yourself as finding the audacity to love who you are.

Many of my clients come to me trying to figure it out—a job, a relationship, a dream, whatever “it” is. I help them unlearn how to “figure it out” and instead learn to let go, to become a little more vulnerable. I want this for my clients, too.

You can become full of yourself if you have the courage to believe that every moment in life is a teachable moment. Even when you feel like you’re flat on the floor, unable to move, sobbing your heart out …There is something good leading you toward a better awareness of self.

I know firsthand the self-doubt that women struggle with. I have had deeply personal experiences with addiction, bullying, judging other women and mental health diagnoses. While I will always experience ups and downs, the compliment I receive the most is, “Wow, Sarah, I love your energy.” The way I like to say that is, “I’ll have what she’s having.”

I have become very intentional about exploring the un-lived life within me and sharing what I discover. Keeping hold of my desires and letting go of the outcomes is a life well-lived. A life of more ease, adventure, emotional maturity, and contribution—both when I err and when I succeed.

As Marianne Williamson says in her book, A Return to Love, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

To be full of yourself is your gift to yourself and the world and a pathway to liberation.

I’ll see you on this brave and wild journey doing the work right alongside you.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
What a fun question.

I would make their room in our home as lovely as possible so they have a comfy place to relax and feel at home. I would make sure that there wasn’t a big itinerary because who wants to feel overly scheduled. There’d be plenty of time for sleep, moving through the day in ways that feel good, chatting, and being together.

I’d take them for a wander around the Scioto Mile because when we first moved to Columbus my husband and I walked around this area and I was moved by how clean and inviting the city felt. Plus, the skyline view is nice to take in. Afterwards, we’d go for a pastry and coffee at the fabulous Fox in the Snow. It was recommended by a close friend who had a very successful food blog and who found it on a press trip. It feels sweet to share that story.

We might go up to Lake Erie, specifically Fairport Harbor, and stay for a few days at our lake house. We could check out the Creamery – wonderful ice-cream shop, walk along the beaches, and see the lighthouse. It would be fun to welcome my friend into another part of our world. and another part of the state.

I would definitely want to have my friends meet my friends so I’d set up a date with my local friend, Eleanor. We could get coffee, do a little shopping and while away an afternoon having fun.

Our favorite restaurant as a family is Kai’s Crab Boil where you get seafood in a bag, with your choice of sauce, a bib and gloves, and it’s heaven. Not only is the food great, it’s also a fun experience.

Lastly, I love doing driving tours. Driving around specific neighborhoods like downtown and German Village and stopping whenever we feel called to, if we even do, is a lovely way to take a place in.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
To my mentor, Tina, you save my soul on the regular. Our weekly meetings in which I do the fearless and moral inner work of getting to know myself is the best work, only because we’re doing it together. Without you, my best thinking wouldn’t be anywhere near my best.

Website: https://www.mooresoulsessions.com/

Instagram: @moore.soul.sessions

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mooresoulsessions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.tonnermoore

Other: My latest book, Full of Herself, is available on my website here – https://www.mooresoulsessions.com/getmybook – or on Amazon here – https://mybook.to/fullofherself.

Image Credits
Amanda Martin Photography Marcus Adams Photography (61photo_)