About Sagework
with Sarah Jane
Sagework is the coaching practice I built with my wife, Sarah Jane. Together, we guide people toward alignment, clarity, and peace in a world that constantly demands more. We believe transformation doesn’t have to feel abstract or unreachable — it can be practical, grounded, and deeply human.
At its heart, Sagework is about returning to yourself. Whether you’re an athlete seeking focus, a leader navigating pressure, or someone simply wanting to feel at peace again, Sagework gives you the tools and presence to get there.
Hey, I'm
Sarah Jane
Helping People Find Clarity, Energy, and Performance
I’ve spent more than 20 years in service and leadership — as a U.S. diplomat, a senior executive, a military veteran, an educator, and a coach. My path has taken me from the White House to the U.S. State Department, from leading national programs in science and policy to writing books on leadership and peace. Along the way, I traveled extensively through Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa — experiences that gave me a deep respect for people, cultures, and the universal desire for meaning and growth.
I also spent years on the court and the field as a sports official at the high school, collegiate, and semi-professional levels in both the United States and Europe. Those moments — standing in the middle of the action with the game on the line — taught me how to stay calm when the pressure is highest, how to make clear decisions when every eye is watching, and how to carry presence no matter the noise around me. Today, I bring those same lessons to my coaching, helping athletes sharpen their focus, high performers manage pressure with clarity, and anyone learn how to stand steady in the most demanding moments of their lives.
All of these experiences shaped me, but Sagework is where my purpose lives.
My journey prepared me to stand with you — to help you find clarity when life feels complicated, to strengthen your focus when the pressure is high, and to unlock the energy and presence that allow you to thrive.
Alongside my wife, Sarah Jane — my partner in life and in this work — I help people realign with what matters most. I coach athletes to sharpen their focus, leaders to perform under pressure, parents to find peace in transition, and everyday people to step fully into the energy that has always been theirs.
This isn’t therapy. It’s transformation — practical, grounded, and built to last.
Experience That Grounds My Coaching
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Every step of my journey has been about service, leadership, and growth. From the military to the White House, from classrooms to international sports arenas, each experience shaped how I now guide others. What matters most is how those lessons can serve you — helping you find clarity, sharpen your focus, and step into your best performance in life, leadership, or sport.
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Military Service – Built discipline, resilience, and presence through service. These qualities are the same foundation I now help clients strengthen when they need to stay steady under pressure and move forward with confidence.
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Diplomacy & Leadership – Represented the United States as a diplomat and senior official at the State Department, Department of Energy, the Pentagon, and the White House. Those roles required clear vision, steady presence, and deep listening — the same qualities that help leaders and teams I coach find clarity when it matters most.
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Chief of Staff & Executive Director, U.S. Department of Energy – Guided national initiatives in the Office of Research and Development for Fusion Energy and Quantum Computing. Leading at this level reinforced that vision and focus create results — a truth that translates directly into coaching executives, innovators, and high performers.
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Executive Director (Nonprofit) – Directed a national nonprofit for public service and mentorship. That work taught me that transformation doesn’t stop with the individual — it ripples into families, communities, and organizations.
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Athletics & Sports Leadership – Served as a high school, collegiate, and semi-professional sports official in both the United States and Europe. Standing in the middle of the field, I learned how to stay calm in high-stakes moments, make clear calls under pressure, and maintain presence no matter the noise. Today, I help athletes bring that same focus and performance into their own training, competition, and lives.
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Education & Thought Leadership – Doctorate in Education; MBA; MPA; BSc in Sociology. Author of The Vision to Serve and The Art of Peace. Senior Executive Fellow, Harvard University – Advanced leadership and executive coaching training at Harvard, strengthening the way I guide individuals and organizations toward clarity, presence, and performance.
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Coaching Practitioner – Certified Master Life Coach and Certified Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, integrating all of my experience into practical, empathetic, and powerful coaching for clients seeking growth, alignment, and transformation.
What this means for you: the lessons I’ve learned across leadership, service, athletics, and education are here for your benefit. Whether you’re an athlete striving for peak performance, a leader under pressure, or someone simply seeking peace and clarity, you don’t have to walk that path alone. My work is to stand with you, bring out your best, and help you perform at the level you know you’re capable of.
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Happy Clients Say
“Working with Doc and Sarah felt different. They didn’t just coach me — they helped me see myself clearly, and everything started to shift.”
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“Doc helped me cut through the noise. Sarah gave me perspective. Together, they gave me clarity I hadn’t had in years."
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"It wasn't about hype. It was about presence. That's what made the difference."
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Three Ways We Can Help You
Step Into Your Best Self
At Sagework, every client receives coaching, access, and experiences designed to support both who you are and how you show up in relation to the world around you. This isn’t just about strategies — it’s about clarity, energy, and transformation that lasts.
Our space is intentionally limited because this work is personal. We begin with a 20–30 minute chemistry call to connect, listen, and ensure it’s the right fit on both sides. Whether you’re an athlete preparing for competition, someone navigating a career pivot, or simply ready to realign your life, this call is your first step.
This is about you — your clarity, your energy, your next chapter. Whether you’re facing pressure, preparing for a pivot, or ready to feel more aligned, the first step is simple.
Schedule your chemistry call now and claim the focus, energy, and transformation you’ve been waiting for.
Schedule Your Chemistry Call
Private Coaching
One-on-one coaching designed around your journey. Whether you’re navigating a hostile workplace, preparing for a strategic pivot, sharpening your performance as an athlete, or seeking the clarity and peace that achievement alone hasn’t provided — this is where transformation becomes personal, practical, and lasting.
Coaching may also be gifted: parents, partners, or friends often invest on behalf of someone they love, whether for life coaching, career direction, or mindset mastery. For many clients, this work also unlocks something bigger — a millionaire mindset. Not just more income, but the clarity, presence, and confidence that allow wealth, opportunity, and impact to expand naturally.
Sagework Immersive Practices
Every private coaching relationship at Sagework includes access to immersive practices — dynamic, science-informed tools that go beyond conversation and bring transformation into lived experience.
These practices may involve movement, mindfulness, bodywork, or creative exercises — always chosen with one purpose: to uncover what gives you energy and release what drains it. Play and presence are part of the process, because real learning is both serious and joyful.
Nothing here is cookie-cutter. Each immersive is tailored around you — your goals, your energy, your way of showing up in the world. This is part of the VIP treatment every Sagework client receives: a client-centric, whole-person approach designed to unlock breakthroughs, restore alignment, and fuel lasting growth.
The Sagework Line
Beyond coaching and immersives, Sarah Jane and I give our clients direct access through a private Sagework line — a space where we share practices, reflections, and resources designed to help you reset your energy, reframe challenges, and stay aligned.
It’s also where clients can reach out for clarity, encouragement, or perspective between sessions. Confidential, practical, and supportive — it’s a steady way to stay connected to Sagework and keep your growth alive.
4 Fun Facts About Me
Here are a few things that give you a glimpse of who I am beyond my work and career.
I’m a Monk at Heart
My childhood nickname was “Monk.” Reflection and stillness have shaped how I live and lead — and they’re the same qualities I now help clients cultivate when life feels noisy or overwhelming.
I’m a Father of Five
Raising a blended family has stretched me, grounded me, and taught me that growth often comes through challenge. That perspective helps me support clients in finding patience, presence, and resilience in their own transitions.
I’ve Served My Country
From the military to diplomacy to senior leadership, every role deepened my understanding of people, presence, and what truly matters. Today, I draw on that experience to help clients navigate pressure, leadership, and decision-making with clarity.
I Believe in Energy
Energized people energize people. The energy we carry shapes every space we enter — and in coaching, I help clients align their energy so they can lead, perform, and live with confidence and impact. Together, we also uncover the places where energy is being lost or drained, and build practices to restore strength, clarity, and presence.
Because your energy drives everything.
And everything changes when you master it.
Everyone knows what it feels like to second-guess themselves, to feel scattered, drained, or under pressure. What most people don’t know is how to shift out of that cycle — how to master their mind, manage their energy, and build habits that actually sustain change.
That’s where coaching changes everything.
Your next step is simple: a conversation with both of us — Dr. Christopher "Doc" Hershey and Sarah Jane Forman — to explore where you are, what’s possible next, and how to realign your energy and habits for results that last.
