Career Coaching for Changemakers

Your Impact, Squared

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S²: Sadaf Sajwani

Practitioner to Mentor

As a career coach, I bring a unique perspective. I am a practitioner in the social impact space and a mentor who has guided hundreds of mentees into meaningful work in public service.

Having worked in both the private and public sectors, I know what it takes to navigate career changes and pivots. Career paths aren’t always linear. Lessons learned in one space can strengthen your impact in another. I help you connect the dots that may feel disjointed, turning your story into a strategy.

My coaching philosophy is shaped by my own journey. I know how daunting it can feel to translate your accomplishments into a compelling narrative. Together we’ll build confidence in your voice and clarity in your path, while staying true to your values.

Learn more about my background and approach to coaching.

Meet Your Coach

I work with people driven by purpose and intention, aligning their careers with their values to create meaningful change.

My clients span sectors like nonprofits, public service, policy, international development, education, edtech, kids media, and digital media — all working toward impact and purpose.

I’m especially passionate about supporting women, first-generation professionals, and people from underrepresented backgrounds to break barriers, lead authentically, and thrive.

Ready to grow, pivot, or lead with purpose?
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Who I Work With

S² Strategy: your social impact, squared.

  • Students & Early-Career Professionals
    Launching purposeful careers and exploring where passion meets opportunity.

  • Graduate Students
    Preparing for what’s next — building meaningful paths in education, policy, and global development.

  • Mid-Career Professionals
    Seeking clarity or leadership roles that align with their values and expand their impact.

  • Career Changers
    Pivoting into mission-driven roles across nonprofits, social impact, and creative sectors.

  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Building ventures rooted in purpose, education, and innovation.

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How I Help

S² Strategy: your strategy, squared.

I help you gain clarity and confidence. We will build a concrete plan of action for the next chapter in your career journey.

  • Career Vision & Path Development

    See where you’ve been, where you’re going, and how to get there

  • Career Narrative & Story Telling

    Shape your career story with confidence and clarity

  • Resume & LinkedIn Optimization

    Show up strategically — on paper and online

  • Job Search Strategies & Networking

    Find your next opportunity with focus and intention

  • Interview Prep

    Prepare for interviews and transitions with confidence

No matter where you’re starting, I’ll help you build the strategy and confidence to grow a career that amplifies your impact.

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Words from Clients

  • Designing a Career Path

    “My session with Sadaf was incredibly valuable. She takes a thoughtful and strategic approach, helping you design a purposeful career path that truly aligns with your values and experience. Sadaf provided insightful exercises that helped me craft a compelling personal narrative, making it easier to present my story with confidence. I left the session feeling more focused and equipped with practical tools to take the next steps in my career. Highly recommend!”

    — Anna G.

  • Getting Unstuck

    “Sadaf really helped me get unstuck! Her exercises were helpful and she talked me though many complicated questions about a post-PhD career shift in middle age. I highly recommend Sadaf for anyone who is looking to change careers and needs some expert advice on how to get started and get focused.”

    — Drew Z.

  • Branding & Narrative

    “Sadaf offered thoughtful advice and guidance on how to brand myself, craft my career narrative and network effectively. She has an impressive resume and is able to provide learnings from her own personal experience- which is extremely valuable. Her passion for helping her clients and students succeed is genuine and shows through her work ethic. I would definitely recommend Sadaf as a career coach- undoubtedly.”

    — Shamira L.

  • Storytelling & Navigating a Career Change

    “I was able to benefit from Sadaf's experience and her extremely thoughtful and tailored career advice. Sadaf thought deeply about my particular question in advance, how to convey my multi-sector experience to multiple distinct audiences, and came prepared with practical solutions as well as new frameworks of thinking about my career over the long-term. I would enthusiastically recommend Sadaf as a career coach to anyone starting out, making a career change, or looking to advance.”

    - Emma L.

  • Preparing for Next Steps

    “Sadaf just had an abundance of advice and experience to share. I'd been struggling with not knowing where to begin or where to look and within minutes of talking with her, I had gotten the answers to so many of my questions and more. She's so friendly, empathetic, gives practical and specific advice, and made me feel prepared to take on this next step. I am so grateful to her and recommend her without hesitation.”

    - Aapta G.

  • Gaining Clarity

    “I'm so grateful to Sadaf for a brilliant session. She came well prepared having reviewed my application materials and armed with information to address the agenda I had prepared. Her insightful advice included industry trends, best practices for job applications and personal anecdotes of how she had handled similar situations. I was particularly impressed by her follow up after the session with additional tips and resources. Thank you Sadaf for: being a compassionate listener, providing me with actionable tips, clarity on my path forward and inspiration when I needed it most!”

    - Anonymous

  • Resume Review

    “Sadaf gave me time and individual attention to understand my background and what my resume needs were. Her demeanor and attitude towards me calmed my anxiety, and helped me to start thinking productively about how to approach my resume. Sadaf then helped me think through which information was necessary, what structure was right for me, and how to phrase the information the right way to appeal to potential employers. I now have the kind of position I set out for, and confidence in my resume helped my overall confidence when interviewing. Sadaf's approach is comprehensive and it was clear she was invested in my success. I highly recommend her services.”

    - Anonymous

  • Career Planning

    “Sadaf advised me during my time at Columbia and afterwards and was a great mentor and coach. She gave me excellent advice on how to manage my career aspirations, and had the amazing ability of being able to motivate and inspire me to action all at once. She is great at providing a broader, big picture view on major career steps but she is also able zoom in on the minute detail and assist accordingly. Sadaf would be an excellent career coach to anyone and I recommend her highly.”

    - Serene H.

  • Resume & LinkedIn Refresh

    “I reached out to Sadaf because I was in the process of relocating to a new city, and wanted advice refreshing my resume and LinkedIn. Sadaf gave me helpful feedback, and a process to follow to make adjustments my materials. She covered a lot within one session, making it well worth the cost. She also followed up one month after to check in on my progress. I felt much more confident moving forward in my process of looking for a new role. I would definitely recommend her!”

    - Nicole C

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