Dr. Sarah Stebbins, C.P.C.

Dr. Sarah Stebbins, C.P.C., is a nationally recognized thought leader in change management, leadership development, and personal resiliency. With over 25 years of experience consulting and coaching across corporate, nonprofit, and educational sectors, Dr. Stebbins brings a distinctive blend of insight, warmth, and expertise to the complex challenges of organizational transformation. As a Certified Professional Coach and former adjunct faculty member at Portland State University, she has educated countless leaders on navigating change with confidence and compassion. Her groundbreaking book, From Fire to Water: Moving Through Change, introduces a research-based framework for personal resilience and has been praised as a vital guide for thriving in uncertain times.

Dr. Stebbins is also the founder of TheBetterChange.org, where she empowers leaders and teams to foster employee engagement, drive innovation, and build sustainable, change-resilient cultures. Known for her dynamic speaking and deep coaching presence, she draws from both evidence-based strategies and personal narratives to inspire action. Whether developing microlearning programs like the Change Champions Academy or facilitating executive coaching sessions, her mission remains consistent: to help individuals and organizations embrace change as a powerful force for growth and possibility.

• Certified Professional Coach
• Certified Fierce Coversations Facilitator
• Prosci Change Management

• University of Montana- B.A.
• University of Oregon- M.S.
• Oregon State University- Ph.D.

• Portland CityClub
• Link for Women
• The University Club