Sara Knapp

Sara Knapp is an accomplished Executive Coach and the President of Bay Street Coaching Inc., based in Toronto, Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles, primarily within one of Canada's largest banks, she specializes in career coaching for finance professionals. Her coaching approach is pragmatic, focusing on providing both guidance and practical strategies to help clients navigate their careers effectively.1

Professional Background

• Founder and Executive Coach at Bay Street Coaching Inc. (January 2010 - Present)
  • Sara has coached over 100 Bay Street professionals, assisting them in career transitions, job searches, and personal branding.
  • Her coaching programs include the Career Pivot Program, which helps clients develop personalized career strategies, and the Path to Promotion Program, aimed at aligning career goals with personal branding and messaging.1
• Previous Roles:
  • Director of Economic Capital at BMO (1998 - 2001)
  • Senior Consultant in Financial Strategy Consulting at BMO (1995 - 1998)
  • Manager of Reporting & Accounting Policies at BMO (1992 - 1995)
  • Senior Staff Accountant at Ernst & Young (1989 - 1992)

Education

• McGill University: Bachelor of Commerce in Finance (1985 - 1989)
• St Clement School: (1980 - 1985)

Coaching Philosophy

Sara emphasizes a straightforward and supportive coaching style, aiming to empower her clients to achieve their career aspirations on their own terms. She provides tools and frameworks that have proven successful for her clients, focusing on clarity in career objectives and effective communication of personal brands.12

LinkedIn Presence

Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username baystreetcoach, where she shares insights and updates related to her coaching practice and the financial services industry.1