Helping people bring their best head and heart to work

Find steadier footing in today’s topsy-turvy world of work through keynotes, workshops, and consulting grounded in the (EQ)uilibrium at Work® framework.

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Your Workplace Challenge

Work gets better when your head and heart stay in balance.

When priorities compete, hard conversations loom, and trust gets tested, even your most capable people struggle to do what they know in their bones matters: deliver a thoughtful no, offer useful feedback, or repair a strained relationship.

Multiply that across a team, and the costs show up fast: flagging motivation, stalled potential, and initiatives that lose steam.

● Too much head without heart can feel transactional.
● Too much heart without head can feel directionless.

The most effective professionals bring both. The challenge is finding your equilibrium.

My (EQ)uilibrium at Work® framework translates insight into action across three interconnected pillars:

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STEADY YOURSELF

Build emotional regulation and resilience skills in the face of competing demands


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ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY

Strengthen trust, communication, and the quality of professional relationships


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ACHIEVE WHAT MATTERS

Focus energy, execute priorities, and sustain performance without burnout

Together, these three practices help you get your SEA legs in the topsy-turvy world of work.

Ways to Work Together

Invite more equilibrium into your organization.

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Dr. Porter facilitating a workshop

KEYNOTES
Big ideas, behavioral science, and practical takeaways designed to stick


WORKSHOPS
Interactive learning experiences that move participants from awareness to skill through discussion, reflection, and practice


CONSULTING
Focused advising and facilitation for leaders and teams navigating thorny people challenges


I turn the latest research into practical strategies across my signature topics: trust, motivation, prioritization, feedback, communication, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

Who I Partner With

Different industries. Shared people challenges.

I partner with the leaders and professionals responsible for shaping how work gets done.


HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERS
Strengthening managers, teams, and a healthier workplace culture

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
Building learning experiences that support real-world application

EXECUTIVES & PEOPLE LEADERS
Addressing leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational change

CONFERENCE & EVENT PLANNERS
Finding a speaker who brings credibility, connection, and practical value to the room


Experience across sectors includes:

Associations ● Financial Services ● Technology‍ ‍● Industrial & Manufacturing‍ ‍
Healthcare‍ ● Higher Education ● Government‍ ‍● Nonprofit

Meet Sarah

Psychology, translated for the real world.

Curiosity and clarity are my calling cards. I’m a licensed psychologist who has spent more than 20 years studying how people think, relate, and change.

The daughter of a naval submariner, I learned early on that you can’t control the waves, but you can learn to meet them with skill. That lesson still shapes how I approach my work today.

My career has spanned Big Four management consulting, college teaching, and clinical practice, giving me an unusual vantage point on workplace behavior. Today, I translate social science into proven strategies that help professionals close the gap between knowing and doing.

Whether I’m speaking to five people or 5,000, my goal is the same: make the hard science behind soft skills click, leaving people feeling both seen and equipped. With 900+ events behind me, I pride myself on bringing the head and heart together in every talk I give.

▷ See Sarah in Action

“Sarah is the Occam’s Razor of workplace behavior. Her perspective, delivery, and content feel so natural and simple.”

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Organizational Impact

When people find their footing, the effects ripple outward.

STRONGER LEADERSHIP
People steady themselves first, then lead others with greater confidence, consistency, and purpose.

Open each box to see the research.

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Downward aqua arrow

HEALTHIER CULTURE
The result is a workplace culture where people communicate intentionally, make decisions strategically, and collaborate effectively.

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Get a Snapshot

See where your team stands today.

The (EQ)uilibrium at Work® Scorecard gives you a quick read on how well your team is balancing head and heart: where you’re already strong and which SEA pillars could use more attention.

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Screenshot of (EQ)uilibrium at Work Scorecard Cover Sheet

Common Questions

A few practical details before we talk.

Ready to create more (EQ)uilibrium at Work®?

Let’s discuss what your people need and how I can help.

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