Praxis People Advisory

Dr. Sarah Toutant, PhD · SHRM-SCP

Great Organizations
Are Built on
Great People.

HR consulting, leadership development, executive coaching, and speaking that transforms how organizations and their people perform, where scholarship meets real-world expertise.

PhD · USC Rossier SHRM-SCP 10+ Years People Leadership Keynote Speaker Virtual & In-Person
Dr. Sarah Toutant
Dr. Sarah Toutant
PhD · USC  |  SHRM-SCP
PhD, Education Policy, USC Rossier
SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Director of People & Culture, CCRC
Co-Director of Programs, National Human Resources Association
USC Rossier
Keynote Speaker & Facilitator
Dr. Sarah Toutant - PhD hooding ceremony, USC Rossier

Scholar.
Practitioner.
Builder.

I'm Dr. Sarah Toutant, a people-centered HR leader with a PhD from USC Rossier, SHRM-SCP certification, and 10+ years building people-centered organizations across nonprofit, higher education, and consulting environments. My career began in higher education, and that foundation shapes everything I do.

I believe the way an organization treats its people is its most honest statement of values. I don't just design programs. I build infrastructure. I'm equally at home in the boardroom, at the strategy table, and on the frontlines of culture change.

Culture Transformation Talent Development Change Management Executive Coaching Higher Education Keynote Speaking AI-Powered HR Strategy HR Compliance & Policy
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Services Built
for Real Impact

Every engagement is tailored, strategic, and grounded in evidence-based practice. We meet organizations where they are.

01
HR Consulting

Strategic advisory for organizations building or scaling their people function. From org design to policy, compliance, and workforce planning.

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02
Learning & Development

Custom programs that build real capability. Rooted in adult learning theory and aligned to your organizational priorities.

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03
Executive Coaching

One-on-one coaching for senior leaders navigating transitions, building influence, and maximizing their impact in complex environments.

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04
Leadership Training

Group-based development for emerging to senior leaders. Builds the skills, mindsets, and relationships that drive high performance.

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05
Speaking & Hosting

Compelling keynotes, panel facilitation, and event hosting for corporate, nonprofit, and higher education audiences nationwide.

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A Voice That
Moves Rooms
and Organizations

Dr. Toutant is a sought-after speaker for corporate events, nonprofit convenings, and university stages. A Keynote Speaker & Facilitator, she delivers sessions that are not just inspiring, they create real shifts in how people think and lead.

  • Women in Leadership
  • How to Have Hard Conversations
  • Inclusion & Belonging in the Workplace
  • Radical Candor & Leading Strong Teams
  • Resiliency & How to Bet on Yourself
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Speaking at USF
University of San Francisco
Speaking at USC
USC
Panel
Panel Facilitator
Trusted By Organizations That Lead
NBC University of Southern California University of Indiana University of San Francisco Project Optimism Inc. Scott Free Productions Pasadena Tournament of Roses MRK Partners
Dr. Sarah Toutant

The way an organization treats its people is its most honest statement of values.

Dr. Sarah Toutant

That belief drives every engagement at Praxis People Advisory, from strategy sessions to keynote stages to one-on-one coaching rooms.

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Let's Build Something
Meaningful Together

Whether you are building a people function from the ground up, developing your leadership pipeline, or looking for a powerful voice for your next event, we would love to connect.