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GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP

 The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market,  from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm. 

 

Sarah Friedell O'Connell

Sarah Friedell O'Connell, President of ChangePoint Advisors, brings more than 20 years of business experience and career management expertise to her work with senior leaders. Sarah's background as a former corporate communications executive at...

ABOUT SARAH

Sarah Friedell O'Connell, President of ChangePoint Advisors, brings more than 20 years of business experience and career management expertise to her work with senior leaders. Sarah's background as a former corporate communications executive at Fidelity Investments (with prior FINRA licenses Series 7, 65, and 24) and a spokeswoman for the President of Harvard University gives her a unique perspective and deep understanding of business and leadership. Sarah made her own career change into executive coaching, becoming a Partner at a boutique career management firm before launching her own business, so she understands what it takes to successfully navigate change. Sarah has been coaching C-suite executives for over 10 years, helping hundreds of executives across a variety of industries and functions achieve success personally and professionally. Sarah is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where she received a B.A. degree, and is certified in several psychological assessment tools. She is trained in Positive Intelligence and is a Certified Retirement Coach.