LEADERSHIP THAT SHAPES EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS
After more than 30 years leading strategy at Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Universal, I now help CEOs, founders, and senior executives navigate complex decisions, elevate their leadership, and create lasting impact in business and beyond.
- 30+ Years Executive Leadership Experience
- Former Disney, Warner, Paramount & Universal Executive
- Executive Coach • Vistage Chair • Yale Graduate
THE CHALLENGE
EVEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL LEADERS DON'T HAVE TO LEAD ALONE
Leading an organization means carrying the weight of difficult decisions, constant change, and high expectations. Success often comes with isolation, uncertainty, and the pressure to always have the answers. Executive coaching provides the trusted perspective leaders need to navigate complexity with greater confidence and clarity.
Leadership Can Feel Isolating
As a CEO or executive, there are few places where you can openly discuss your toughest challenges. Having a trusted advisor creates the space to think clearly, gain perspective, and make stronger decisions.
Navigating Growth & Change
Whether you’re scaling a business, leading transformation, or managing uncertainty, every major decision shapes your organization. Strategic coaching helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Balancing Performance & Purpose
Great leadership isn’t only about achieving results—it’s about building resilient teams, creating meaningful impact, and leading in a way that’s sustainable for both you and your organization.
THE REALITY
The Numbers Tell A Different Story
What many leaders experience isn’t a personal failure. It’s often the result of systems that overlook how people naturally think, process, and perform.
77%
Organizations report a leadership gap.
70%
Employee engagement is influenced by managers.
83%
Leaders experience workplace stress regularly.
2.2×
Higher growth for Vistage member companies.
45,000+
Business leaders worldwide trust Vistage.
FROM SELF-DOUBT TO SELF-LEADERSHIP
THE SOLUTION
LEAD WITH GREATER CLARITY, CONFIDENCE & IMPACT
Exceptional leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions, making confident decisions, and continually growing through every stage of your leadership journey. Sarah partners with executives to strengthen their leadership, navigate complexity, and create lasting impact for their organizations and the people they lead.
Executive Coaching
Gain a confidential space to think strategically, overcome leadership challenges, and make better decisions with greater confidence.
Strategic Leadership
Develop the mindset and skills needed to lead through growth, change, and uncertainty while strengthening your organization's long-term success.
CEO Peer Advisory
Leverage the power of trusted peer conversations through Vistage, where leaders challenge ideas, share perspectives, and grow together.
Sustainable Growth
Create healthier leadership habits, stronger teams, and a business that thrives without sacrificing purpose or well-being.
ABOUT SARAH
FROM LEADING SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST RECOGNIZED MEDIA BRANDS TO EMPOWERING TODAY'S LEADERS
For more than three decades, Sarah Tomassi Lindman helped shape the strategy and future of some of the world’s most influential entertainment companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Universal. Working at the executive level gave her firsthand insight into the opportunities and pressures that come with leading organizations through growth, transformation, and change.
Today, as the founder of Refractant Management Coaching, Sarah brings that experience into every coaching conversation. She partners with CEOs, business owners, and senior executives to strengthen their leadership, navigate complex decisions, and create meaningful, lasting impact—both professionally and personally.
As a Vistage Chair and NeuroLeadership Institute Certified Coach, Sarah combines practical executive experience with evidence-based coaching to help leaders grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
15+
Years of Executive Leadership
Disney • Warner
Paramount • Universal
Vistage Chair
Executive Coaching & CEO Peer Advisory
Yale Graduate
NeuroLeadership Institute Certified Coach
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Executive Coaching
Unlock your next level of leadership through confidential, one-on-one coaching tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll strengthen decision-making, expand your leadership presence, and navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
Strategic Leadership Advisory
Leading through growth and change requires more than experience—it requires perspective. Drawing on more than three decades of executive leadership, Sarah helps organizations and leaders navigate transformation, strengthen teams, and make high-impact strategic decisions.
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Vistage CEO Peer Groups
Join an exclusive community of CEOs and business owners committed to continuous growth. Through facilitated peer advisory, executive coaching, and access to a global leadership network, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, practical insights, and lasting accountability.
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