ABOUT BEYOND BASELINE
Investing in yourself is not selfish—I had to learn that the hard way, and I don’t want you to! I believe that when people dedicate energy to their personal well-being, their whole world shines a little brighter.
Why? No pressure, but the future of humanity depends on us parents—and we need help! Too many of us are suffering in isolation, but I’ve witnessed the incredible transformation that happens when people feel more connected to themselves and their loved ones. I serve as a nonjudgmental guide to help you move forward on this shared human journey called life.
What’s the end goal? Most of my clients report feeling more present in their everyday lives and more connected to themselves and the people who matter most. They all share real and meaningful changes they’ve implemented into their daily routines.
My greatest joy comes from seeing my clients’ eyes light up as they gain insights during our sessions and hearing about their biggest takeaways when we reconnect.
It’s easy to fall into survival mode in today’s modern world—but life is too short for that!
Rediscover what it means to feel truly alive in the present moment so you can open your mind and heart to the things that matter most to you.
About
My name is Sarah Parsa Nguyen
Growing up, I thought that success meant being a selfless doctor who was a great cook, hosted, and put everyone before herself. Born with two broken ears and a heart that's bigger than the ocean, I took towards creativity throughout my life as I never felt I fit the mold. With my recent ADHD diagnosis, I now understand why I felt like I was always running the wrong way on a run way street.
I was raised with privilege in a house ladled with love and kindness. I always asked myself, "why me?" Why was I so fortunate to have the most beautiful life. Because of this, I put extra pressure on myself and continued to mask my way towards what I believed to be success. I went to UCSB, played Division I soccer, graduated in four years with a Sociology BA with honors and a Spanish Minor, Studied abroad, worked in International Education...(also at the UCENN :)) yet somehow I never felt like I was enough.
So I dropped it all to live in Italy for a year to search for my reason for being. I had never felt more at home with my newfound "spirited" Italian friends on the linoleum floor of an apartment in Bologna full of University students... yet I continued to suffer internally. I returned home reluctantly and with a new language under my belt ... taking a job at a local advertising agency which was the closest acceptable job that I could find to my parent's house. I knew that the expectation was to next find a career, a higher degree, and somewhere in there a partner for life.
Eventually, I got an MBA <<check>> and continued to climb up some ladders, finding a career filled with purpose supporting low income seniors and families, and then I finally found the final <<checks:>> husband and children. I thought I was happy. What is happy?
On this quest toward happiness, I found that I had unrealistic views of what it meant to be a "good" daughter, mother, wife, sister, friend... so I started to notice through mindfulness. Through honesty. Through deep work, awareness, challenges, triumphs, therapy and finally coaching.
I found the importance of noticing my aches and pains, my triggers, and honoring them. I found that in order to embrace and truly accept others, I had to offer that same kind of compassion to myself.
So, while I have a lot of checks (including certifications as a Jay Shetty Life Coach, An Eckart Tolle Teacher of Presence, and a Clifton Certified Character Strengths Coach), I do believe that my life experiences have brought me the most insight and knowledge in this guiding role.
If you'd like to give this a try, please reach out. If now's not the time, that's okay too. If I'm not the right feel for you, I can connect you to other wonderful people.
Remember, you don't have to be alone on this journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Transform Your Mind, Body
You say you're a parent coach, what does that mean?
I have chosen to focus on parents because I am intimately aware of the challenges of parenting in today's modern world of comparison and expectations. I have several years of experience leading Parent organizations nationally and during the global pandemic and find that my heart is with each of you at every age and stage of parenthood and beyond.
While some parents. have goals related to their children, we often explore other topics that help the individual identify why the challenge is problematic or what's getting in the way of their success.
If you are looking for a person to help you raise your children, I have a Licensed Clinical Child's Psychologist who can work with you/ your partner and/ or your child. They're amazing!
What is the difference between coaching & therapy?
Coaching focuses on helping clients moving forward : Achieving future goals, building skills, and personal development. We work together towards identifying the one thing to focus on and take steps to move the needle and start the momentum forward. As a coach, we listen to the feelings behind the words and spend a lot of time asking powerful questions to allow you to develop greater insights and employing tools we have learned along the way. Therapists often diagnose and addresses past experiences, emotional healing, and mental health challenges. Therapists have years of training whereas the coaching training curriculum varies and there is no official credential to be qualified as a coach. You can see both a coach and a therapist at the same time as they both serve different purposes.
What is Character Strengths Coaching?
In 2019, I was trained as a character strengths coach through Gallup/ Clifton Strengths. You know those psychology tests we all take? Clifton Strengths offers one that has been the most insightful for me as a human. Because of that, I went deeper into the training and have been using their skills to help people become more self-aware of their biggest strengths and learn to manage their weaknesses. I absolutely believe in this program for anybody looking to go deep and learn about themselves and how they present in the world. I am a big believer that if we lean into our strengths and positive psychology, then we will live higher quality lives and feel more joy within.
Can't I just sign up for one session?
By design, Life Coaching sessions are sold by the 3 or 7 pack. I highly recommend the standard 7 pack as we go through a series of steps to help you towards your goal. The 3 pack will give you a taste of what's possible. If you are truly looking for one session, then the Clifton Strengths Package is best for you. It is a program that focuses on helping you identify your greatest strengths, dive deep into your challenges today and how you can use your strengths to help navigate the situations at hand. If you walk away connecting with even one of these strengths, you will be light years ahead of the world and on your way to greater life satisfaction.
Do you offer a Sliding scale?
I believe that everyone deserves access to quality coaching regardless of their financial circumstances or unique background. Our sliding scale allows you to pay an amount that reflects your financial ability, within a suggested range. This approach ensures fairness and accessibility while helping us continue to provide valuable services to our community.
When determining your payment, we encourage you to consider your current financial situation, including factors such as income, expenses, and other obligations. Your honesty and transparency help us support others who may need this option as well. Please reach out if you need this assistance.
Please note: I have limited slots for sliding scale clients.
How We Can Help You
45 min
777 US dollars
Personalized Coaching for those who need to see it to believe it.
45 min
477 US dollarsDeep Dive into Understanding your Character Strengths and how both they serve and haunt you!
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