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Dr. T

Coaching for ambitious leaders. Training and strategy for organizations. All rooted in real experience.

Dr. Sarah Toutant

Strategy Rooted in
Scholarship & Practice

Praxis People Advisory doesn't offer off-the-shelf solutions. Every engagement starts with deep listening, evidence-based diagnosis, and a custom approach designed around your specific people challenges and organizational goals.

With a PhD in Education Policy and 10+ years of real-world HR leadership, Dr. Toutant brings the rigor of a researcher and the instincts of a practitioner to every client relationship.

Transparent Pricing

We believe great people strategy should be accessible. All PPA services are available virtually and in-person, so geography is never a barrier. PPA offers transparent pricing models tailored to your organization's size, scope, and budget. Whether you are a small nonprofit or a large corporation, we will work with you to design an engagement that delivers real value. Reach out and let's talk about what works for you.

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1:1 Leadership Coaching for Ambitious Leaders

You are capable, accomplished, and still somehow exhausted by the weight of being “too much” for some people and “not enough” for others. This is the coaching that meets that reality head-on. Whether you are navigating a corporate environment that was not built for you, trying to lead without losing yourself, or ready to stop people-pleasing and start building the career you actually want, this work is for you. Coaching is open to leaders of all backgrounds and identities.

Every coaching engagement is private, personalized, and built around your goals, not a generic curriculum. Here is how we work together:

Not sure which is right for you? Submit an inquiry and we will find the right fit together.

Foundational
Clarity
90 Days

For leaders who know something needs to shift and are ready to figure out exactly what.

  • 6 private 60-minute coaching sessions (bi-weekly)
  • Pre-coaching assessment & values alignment exercise
  • Session notes & action plans after every call
  • Voice note check-ins between sessions
  • Resource library access (templates, frameworks, worksheets)
  • 90-day progress reflection & next-step roadmap
Best for: Career pivots, emerging leaders, first-time managers, professionals just starting to name what is not working.
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VIP Intensive
All In
3 Months

High-touch, high-speed. For leaders at a pivotal moment who need results now, not eventually.

  • 12 private 60-minute coaching sessions (weekly)
  • 90-minute kickoff intensive (strategy + goal architecture)
  • Priority between-session support (voice note & message, 24-hr response)
  • Unlimited email reviews for high-stakes communications
  • Session notes, action plans, & accountability tracking
  • Full resource library + personalized tools built for your context
  • One emergency “hot seat” session (for real-time situations)
  • Close-out intensive & 6-month strategic roadmap
Best for: Executives facing high-stakes transitions, leaders negotiating major roles or compensation packages, or anyone who simply does not want to wait 6 months to see results.
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Not sure which package is right for you? Submit an inquiry with a little about what you are working through, and we will recommend the right path. Coaching is open to all leaders, regardless of background or identity.

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Resume & Career
Document Services

Your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn should work as hard as you do. These services are available on their own or as an add-on to any coaching package.

Audit & Feedback
The Review
Turnaround: 5 Business Days

A thorough expert audit of your existing documents with clear, actionable written feedback so you know exactly what to fix and why.

  • Resume audit with detailed written feedback and markup
  • Cover letter review with written notes and suggestions
  • LinkedIn profile review (headline, About, Experience)
  • Positioning and narrative alignment notes
  • Specific rewrite recommendations for high-impact sections
  • 30-minute debrief call to walk through findings
Best for: Leaders who have a solid draft and want an expert set of eyes before sending it out.
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Complete Rewrite
The Overhaul
Turnaround: 7–10 Business Days

A from-the-ground-up rewrite of all three documents, built around your goals, your voice, and where you are actually trying to go.

  • Strategy call to align on goals, positioning, and target roles
  • Complete resume rewrite (ATS-optimized, achievement-focused)
  • Custom cover letter written from scratch in your voice
  • Full LinkedIn overhaul (headline, About, Experience, Skills)
  • One full round of revisions included
  • Final debrief call + delivery of all documents
  • Add-on rate available when bundled with any coaching package
Best for: Leaders entering the job market, going for a promotion, pivoting industries, or who have been out of the search for a while.
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Speaking & Hosting

Keynote speeches, panel facilitation, and event hosting that leave audiences energized and equipped. Dr. Toutant brings candor, wit, and real-world substance to every stage, backed by a decade of expertise and a track record of leaving audiences energized and equipped.

  • Keynote Speeches
  • Conference & Event Hosting
  • Panel Facilitation
  • Commencement & Convocation Addresses
  • Corporate Culture & Leadership Events
  • Virtual & In-Person Programs
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Leadership Training

Group-based leadership development for emerging to senior leaders. These programs build the skills, mindsets, and interpersonal tools that actually move teams forward, without the generic corporate fluff.

  • Emerging Leaders Programs
  • People Manager Foundations
  • Team Effectiveness & Trust-Building
  • Leading Through Change
  • Inclusive Leadership Practice
  • High-Performance Culture Workshops
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Learning & Development

Custom learning programs that build real capability. Rooted in adult learning theory and aligned to your organizational priorities, not a template someone else used last quarter.

  • Learning Needs Assessment
  • Custom Curriculum & Program Design
  • Manager Effectiveness Training
  • New Employee Onboarding Programs
  • Learning Measurement & Evaluation
  • Facilitation & Workshop Delivery
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AI-Powered People Strategy

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations attract, develop, and retain people. This work helps organizations integrate AI thoughtfully, ethically, and in a way that actually serves your workforce, not just your dashboard.

  • AI Integration in HR Operations and Workflows
  • Ethical AI Frameworks for Talent Functions
  • AI-Augmented Learning and Development Design
  • Change Management for AI Adoption
  • People Analytics and Data-Informed Strategy
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HR Consulting & Fractional HR Leadership

Strategic HR advisory for organizations that need real expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire. Compliance, policy development, people operations, and workforce strategy, backed by enterprise-level experience with organizations of 1,300+ employees. Whether you need a one-time HR audit or ongoing fractional support, this work is tailored to where you are.

  • HR Infrastructure Design & Build-Out
  • Policy Development & Compliance
  • Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
  • HR Audit & Gap Analysis
  • People Operations Strategy
  • Interim HR Leadership Support
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