Sarah Johnson

Experience

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  Hospice of San Francisco, Sutter VNA and Hospice

  May 1983 - Sept 2012

  Hopsice R.N. Case Management and Admissions Coordination and Planning
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  Sutter Health

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Hospice Chaplain

  • Managed psychological and spiritual needs of diverse individuals and caregivers in the dying process.• Offered grounded and compassionate presence, empathic reflection, conflict resolution, and spiritual counsel and direction to clients and teams.• Initiated collaborative dialogue and consultation with multiple stakeholders: hospice, hospital, and facility staff and team members to achieve the plan of care.• Led team-building activities for Interdisciplinary Team meetings and committees.• Facilitated conflict resolution with individuals and caregivers to attain end of life goals.• Assisted others to identify positive core competencies in client and organizational systems as a foundation for growth and change.• Led and conducted educational and training programs, memorial services, and spiritual care.• Presented positive perspective on team development, which created a level of excitement, connection, and purpose among team members. • Conducted assessments listening attentively to assess each patient’s “spiritual language” most comfortable to them and their families. Show less

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  Holy Names University

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2010

  Adjunct Faculty

  Taught a theoretical and practitioner graduate course in Pastoral Care and Counseling in the Master of Pastoral Ministry degree program at Holy Names University, Oakland, CA. Trained leaders in effective listening and communication skills and managing complex client systems throughout the life span, including end of life transition.

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  New College Berkeley

  Sept 2008 - May 2015

  Adjunct Faculty, Contemplative Listening Groups

  Led a contemplative listening group that included: coaching individuals on how to offer feedback that is reflective, constructive and generative. Designed activities to enhance participants’ self- awareness, development of individual contemplative practices, emotional intelligence, and group learning and process.

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  Sarah Johnson, Organizational Consultant and Leadership Coach

  Sept 2013 - now

  Sarah Johnson, Organizational Consultant, Leadership Coach and Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner

  I help organizations and leaders grow by designing strengths-based strategies that build engagement, leadership capacity, and sustainable change. As an Organizational Development Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Appreciative Inquiry Practitioner, I partner with mission-driven organizations to align culture, strategy, and leadership development.Through a combination of strategic planning, team facilitation, leadership coaching, and learning design, I support organizations in creating more resilient, collaborative, and purpose-driven workplaces. My approach integrates Appreciative Inquiry, mindfulness-based leadership, and evidence-based practices to foster thriving teams and bold, values-centered outcomes.I am passionate about helping organizations tap into their strengths, navigate change with agility, and cultivate cultures where people and purpose align. Show less

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  Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2020

  As Manager of Enterprise Learning and Development, I led the Organizational Development team and was responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating enterprise-wide learning initiatives. I partnered with leaders across the organization to build leadership capability, support strategic priorities, and drive cultural transformation through targeted development programs.In this role, I designed and delivered high-impact leadership development experiences, employee engagement strategies, and team effectiveness interventions. I also facilitated workshops, learning forums, and change initiatives to strengthen organizational agility, collaboration, and resilience. My work was grounded in aligning talent development with business strategy, cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and advancing organizational excellence. Show less As a Senior Organizational Development Specialist at Stanford Children’s Health, I led initiatives that strengthened leadership effectiveness, enhanced organizational agility, and advanced enterprise-wide culture transformation. I partnered with senior leaders to align strategy, talent, and operational priorities, driving measurable improvements in engagement, performance, and change readiness. My work was anchored in a commitment to building resilient, high-performing organizations that deliver exceptional outcomes in dynamic healthcare environments. Show less

  • Manager, Enterprise Learning and Development

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Sr. Organizational Development Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2020