Sarah McVanel, MSc, CSP, PCC, CHRL, CSODP, is a recognized expert in the field of recognition and solution-focused leadership. With over 20 years of experience as a consultant, coach, and speaker, Sarah focuses on leveraging the exponential power of recognition to help organizations retain top talent, sustain healthy bottom-lines, and curate healthy workplace cultures. She has extensive expertise in the human resources, organizational development, and training fields, as well as the healthcare and non-profit sectors.

Sarah holds a Master of Science degree in Family Relations from the University of Guelph, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brock University. She also studied Human Resources at Mohawk College, Drama and Technical Theatre at Niagara District Secondary School, and Healthcare Administration at the Ontario Hospital Association.

Sarah is the President and Founder of Greatness Magnified and has worked in various roles, including Executive Coach/Consultant, Value Stream Leader, Engagement & Community Partnerships, Director of Organizational Development, and Manager of Organizational Development at the Brant Community Healthcare System. She has also worked as an Organizational Development Specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Centre for Mountain Health Services, and as a Family Services Worker at the Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County. She has also served as a proposal writer for the Human Rights and Equity Office at the University of Guelph and as a teacher's assistant and research assistant at Brock University.

Sarah's expertise is in recognition, solution-focused leadership, engagement, job satisfaction, setting and reaching greatness goals, and building and sustaining a healthy workplace culture. She uses her FROG (Forever Recognize Others' Greatness) process to help organizations recognize and elevate their employees' worth, leading to increased retention of top talent, reduced turnover, and enhanced profits. She is also the author of the book "Forever Recognize Others Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies to Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines," and the workbook "The FROG Factor."