Sarah Raposa

Experience

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  Ceres, Inc.

  Dec 1999 - Jun 2002

  Founder and Manager, Green Hotel Initiative

  I launched my career in environmental sustainability at Ceres, where I conceptualized and managed the Green Hotel Initiative, managed the development of sustainability reporting guidelines under the Global Reporting Initiative, and inspired the creation of the Ceres Fellowship.

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  Conservation International

  Jul 2002 - Nov 2005

  Manager, Travel and Leisure, CELB

  I focused on sustainable tourism at The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business at Conservation International (CI) working in the Caribbean and Andes regions with major cruise lines, hotels and outbound tour operators. Additionally at CI, I initiated and managed an internal program to minimize the environmental footprint of CI’s business operations.

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  IFC - International Finance Corporation

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2023

  Senior Program Officer - Corporate Responsibility

  I have embedded principles of corporate responsibility into IFC’s culture, values, and way of doing business since 2007. I have built and led IFC's strategy in two priority areas: environmental responsibility—including waste, energy, and carbon emissions inventorying and offsets; and diversity and inclusion—including diversity targets and driving an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. I’ve led related programs from within IFC’s Corporate Real-estate Unit and from the Human Resources (HR) Dept. In HR, I’ve led additional work programs through a corporate responsibility and future workforce (generational diversity) lens such as on-and off-boarding staff, career development, flex-work and staff engagement. Under the corporate responsibility strategy, I also lead IFC’s implementation of WBG programs on community outreach and staff well-being. I’ve been appointed as adviser to Vice Presidents and as Secretariat to management committees on related topics of innovation and people and leadership. Prior to IFC, my roles focused on GRI reporting and sustainable tourism in Conservation International and Ceres. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Oct 2022 - now

  Holistic Coach & Consultant | Facilitator of Personal & Organizational Growth

  My guiding principle: The outer world reflects the energy of our inner world; a truth supported by both science and spiritual intuition. As Marianne Williamson says, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure.” My passion is helping people tap into their full potential- clearing blocks that hold them back, while guiding them toward personal growth and alignment.With 25 years of experience in behavior change, organizational culture, and leadership development, my work integrates Core Energy Coaching™, Energy Leadership™, mindful leadership, DEI and more. I trust my own intuition to create transformative experiences.What I do:Coaching: Empower individuals and groups to discover their core values, overcome internal blocks, and gain fresh perspectives to shape their desired reality.Retreat Design & Hosting: Design and host transformative retreats on a variety of topics, drawing on collective wisdom to benefit both individual and group aspirations.Energy Work: Integrate holistic modalities like Forest Reiki®, Ceremonial Cacao, breathwork, and affirmations into coaching, group facilitation, and one-on-one sessions to promote balance across the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms.Facilitation: Partner with leaders to design meaningful experiences that build trust and inspire creativity. I create bold, safe spaces for authentic conversations, fostering connection and growth through coaching and mindful practices.Consulting: Collaborate with organizational leaders to develop and execute strategies that align with their vision and goals. My expertise spans program development, project management, organizational development, and cross-stakeholder facilitation in corporate, wellness, and transformational settings.I am deeply committed to creating spaces where people can align with their true selves, break free from limitations, and live with more creativity, peace, and freedom. Show less