SARAH LESKER, MSEd
Certified Pschology Based Wellness Coach
THE MISSING LAYER IN EVERY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A psychology-backed keynote on mental fitness, performance patterns, and the real-time tools that change how high performers show up at work, under pressure, and in every room that matters.
Sarah Lesker brings a uniquely integrated perspective that extends beyond traditional wellness. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Family Therapy, she combines clinical insight with over a decade of experience in human performance, including co-founding Shape Training, LLC, a multi-million dollar athletic training company in Pittsburgh, PA and excelling as a top performer in corporate sales. Her work blends science-backed health strategy with mental fitness and behavior change to help high-performing professionals and teams improve energy, focus, and consistency in a sustainable way. Outside of her professional work, she is committed to volunteering and giving back, reflecting her core belief in creating meaningful impact both within organizations and in the broader community.
Past Wellness Speaking Events:
YPO Gold Spouse Forum, Pittsburgh Chapter
YPO Spouse Forum, Pittsburgh Chapter
Women's of Preswick Women's Group
Migliaro Consulting virtual workshop
Upcoming Workshops & Partnerships:
Beyond Boss
Women's Networking Group at Kurt J Lesker Company
Positive Intelligence Coach
MSEd in Marriagr and Family Therapy
Certified Health & Life Coach
Co-founder of Shape Training, LLC
10 years of high performance athletic training
MENTAL FITNESS FOR TEAMS
Your team already knows what to do. So why isn't it working?
Unlock Your Organization’s Potential Through Mental Fitness with PQ®
Positive Intelligence® coaching builds the core pillars of mental fitness to support lasting improvements in performance, engagement, well-being, and relationships, while fostering a stronger growth mindset across your team.
Scientifically Proven Growth Program for Leaders and Teams (groups of 3 to 25 people)
From changes in management and market forces to a lack of communication and growth, all businesses run into real problems. The question is, can you afford to do nothing? Positive Intelligence’s groundbreaking PQ® Program is scientifically proven to supercharge the success of leaders, teams, and organizations of all sizes.
The ROI of Positive Intelligence based on survey results from a cohort of >2000 program participants after seven weeks of mental fitness training:
80%
of people score below minimum mental fitness for peak performance
7
weeks to measurably improve mental fitness with daily practice
10
Saboteur patterns identified: your team will discover theirs
Mental Fitness for High Performers
KEYNOTE / WEBINAR (45-60 min)
Most leadership development focuses on skills, strategy, and systems. What it rarely addresses is the internal layer: the automatic patterns running underneath every decision, every difficult conversation, and every high-stakes moment.
This keynote changes that. Grounded in neuroscience and built on the work of Stanford lecturer and New York Times bestselling author Shirzad Chamine, it gives your team a practical framework for understanding why they self-sabotage — and a set of real-time tools to stop.
A fast-moving, evidence-based session that shifts how your team understands their own performance. Not a motivational talk — a precision framework for identifying what's getting in the way and activating a different response in real time.
What your team walks away with
01A clear picture of which of the 10 self-sabotage patterns is most active for them — and how it shows up at work
02The neuroscience of peak performance and 10-second techniques to activate the right mental state on demand
03How to stop generating their own stress — and generate clarity instead, even in high-pressure moments
04The Three Gifts Technique — a concrete tool for converting setbacks into momentum
05The mental muscle behind sustained high performance — and how to build it in minutes a day
Pre-session action item: Free 5 minute Saboteur Assessment: results stay private
Mental Fitness: Deep Dive
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP (2-4 hours)
Workshop outline
01Mental fitness overview and the three core mental muscles — 45 min
02Saboteur breakout groups — teams explore their specific patterns together — 40 min
03Group report-outs — shared insight across the team — 20 min
04Wrap-up, Q&A, and next steps — 15 min
Pre-session action item: Free 5-min Saboteur Assessment— drives the breakout sessions
What can your team expect after 7 weeks of PQ?
98%
experience emotional intelligence growth
92%
are better at teamwork and collaboration
85%
increased their happiness
90%
use mental and emotional energy more effectively
84%
are better at conflict management
BEST FIT FOR
Leadership teams
Executives and managers who perform at a high level and want to understand what's quietly limiting their effectiveness
High-growth companies
Teams navigating rapid change, pressure, and high stakes — where mental fitness directly impacts retention and output
Women in leadership
Organizations investing in their female leaders — this framework addresses the internal patterns that hold back capable women
HR and people teams
Teams building a culture of performance and wellbeing who want a science-backed framework their people will actually use
WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Today’s professionals are showing up, delivering, and pushing at a high level,
but many are doing it at the expense of their energy, focus, and long-term health.
I partner with organizations to deliver practical, science-backed wellness strategies that help employees feel better, think more clearly, and perform at a higher level, without adding more complexity to their day.
The Performance Advantage: 5 Drivers of Energy, Focus & Output
A strategic look at the daily inputs that regulate energy, resilience, and cognitive output in high-performing individuals.
The 5 “Supplements” for Women's Health (That Don’t Come in a Pill Bottle)
Most women think better health comes from doing more: more supplements, more restriction, more effort. This workshop challenges that.
What makes these workshops different
Participants will walk away with science backed understanding of what actually moves the needle for their health.
My approach combines:
Physiology: simple nutrition, blood sugar regulation, circadian rhythm health, & strength training.
Psychology: increase your awareness of internal patterns with neuroscience backed concepts from Positive Intelligence®
Real-life application: employees don’t just feel informed, they leave knowing how to implement.
Formats Available (30–60 minutes)
Virtual workshops
In-person speaking engagements
Each session is tailored to your team’s needs and goals.
Let’s Connect
If you’re interested in bringing this or another wellness workshop to your team or organization, I’d love to connect and explore what would be most impactful for your group.
Please fill out the contact form below.
Call 908-229-4467
Email: Contact.sarahlesker.com
Site: www.sarahlesker.com