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ChangePoint Advisors provides expert guidance to senior executives.

ChangePoint Advisors is the premier consultancy for senior executives at points of transition, helping them craft highly personalized plans for what is next, and pursue them with confidence and clarity. While executives have tremendous skills and capabilities, they can benefit by having a trusted thought-partner during a significant transition.

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Why Employers Choose Us

We come from the corporate world, and understand the concerns and priorities of employers, and the need to transition senior-level leaders in a way that is positive and empowering for all involved.
We are woman-owned and operated. ChangePoint Advisors is certified a certified woman-owned and led business (WBE) Partnering with us highlights your commitment to gender equity and helps you achieve your DEI goals.
We support your values. Our highly-customized consultation and expertise for valued senior executives on the cusp of change guides them smoothly into retirement or new roles, engenders good will, and enables you to put your values into practice.

Why C-Level Executives Trust Us

We are experts in the art of transition, licensed and certified, with years of experience and a refined understanding of the challenges and concerns, both practical and emotional, faced by successful senior executives at points of change.
We bring structure to uncertainty. Generalized advice will not provide you the clarity and control that a successful transition requires. We shepherd you through an intentional and often revelatory process of reflection, ideation, and prioritization, taking the full sweep of your life and culminating in a highly-personalized, actionable plan for what is next.
We tailor our approach to fit the contours of your needs, honoring the fact that each client comes to us not only with unique concerns and circumstances, but with unique hopes, goals, and expectations for our work together. We follow your lead as we lead you forward.
We are with you. Being on the cusp of a major life change can be daunting. With ChangePoint, you have a dedicated ally and thought partner, a confidential and objective sounding board, and a steadfast source of encouragement and support throughout your transition.

Sarah Friedell O’Connell

President of ChangePoint Advisors, brings over 20 years of business experience, as well as career management expertise, to her work with senior leaders.

Sarah’s background as a former corporate communications executive at Fidelity Investments and a spokeswoman for the President of Harvard University, give her a unique perspective and deep understanding of business and leadership. As a trusted thought-partner and confidential sounding board to numerous senior executives, she provides highly-customized guidance at pivotal points of change.

Sarah has made her own significant career transitions, so she knows what it takes to successfully navigate change. While at Fidelity Investments, Sarah was a licensed investment expert (FINRA series 7, 66 and 24), before becoming a spokesperson. She left corporate communications to become an executive coach and a Partner at a boutique career management firm, before launching her own business advising senior leaders.

Whether clients are seeking to change jobs, plan for an active retirement, explore Board of Directors seats, or launch entrepreneurial pursuits, Sarah has a structured process to help them succeed. She has been coaching C-suite executives for over 10 years, helping hundreds of executives across a variety of industries and functions achieve success personally and professionally.

Sarah is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where she received a B.A. degree, and is certified in several psychological assessment tools. She is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute and the College of Executive Coaching, and is a Certified Retirement Coach.

What people say about us!

TESTIMONIALS

"Sarah came prepared to be whatever I needed her to be. She was a partner, an ally, somebody who would push me when I needed pushing. Someone who would let me sit back and figure it out when I needed that. She did it seamlessly."

— Chief of Operations, National Restaurant Chain, Boston, MA

"Sarah took a holistic view and kept me focused on both my career objectives and what was the right balance with my personal life. She was always encouraging and available. I have an advisor and a friend for life."

— Chief HR Officer, U.S. Law Firm, Boston, MA

"Words can't describe the positives and therapeutic experience. Sarah was there when I needed her. We had regular, weekly phone calls and she was available in-between. She never seemed like she was rushed, her attention was only on me. I couldn't have asked for a better coach."