About Me

Hello! My name is Sarah VanderMeiden and I am a Board Certified Coach and Chief Effectiveness Officer of Sarah VanderMeiden Coaching. 

Life is such a precious gift - and we only get one shot at it. As we move through life, choices made years ago may no longer fit or feel as rewarding as they once were. We may have unrealized dreams and plans that remain alive in our heart and soul. I believe these aspirations are an integral part of who we are and serve as the foundation for life purpose and fulfillment. As a coach, my life purpose is helping people gain clarity, overcome obstacles and take action to bring their dreams to life.


I have over 30 years of experience helping people discover and realize their life purpose and have particular expertise in comprehensive career development coaching and services, time/life management and strategies to help college students attain academic success. Utilizing practices in visioning, mindset, productivity and wellness, our coaching partnership will help you clarify what you want and specify action steps to achieve your goals. We'll also implement strategies to supercharge your success!

Throughout my professional career as a coach, advisor, educator, counselor and administrator, my passion has been to talk with people about what they want out of life and then work together to discover how to make it happen. There is nothing more rewarding for me than to listen for your passions, facilitate discovery of possibilities and encourage positive movement toward goals.

I graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from St. Olaf College, and a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development, with an emphasis in College Student Development, from Moorhead State University. I earned my Board Certified Coach credential after pursuing advanced training in coaching from the Institute for Life Coach Training. 



I live in the great Northwoods of Minnesota, where I enjoy hiking, boating, swimming, biking, camping, fishing and snowshoeing with my family.