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Sarah Schnitz, Bay Path Consulting
Let's work together to define your path forward. Your path, not anyone else's.
About
With over 20 years' experience in human resources, I've developed leadership programs, built talent management tools, and led major acquisition integrations. During that time, I've worked with extraordinary leaders and talented individual contributors. Some of the most impactful leaders don’t manage teams but lead through influence. Leadership is about human skills: building trust, using emotional intelligence, communicating with empathy and clarity, and delegating effectively.
Are you harnessing all your potential? Are you leading with purpose - at work and in life? Are you clear on your goals and how you will achieve them?
Working with a coach can help you become the best, most authentic version of yourself. Let me help you transform your own experience.
Are you harnessing all your potential? Are you leading with purpose - at work and in life? Are you clear on your goals and how you will achieve them?
Working with a coach can help you become the best, most authentic version of yourself. Let me help you transform your own experience.
Packages
Consultation Call
Curious about coaching but not sure if it’s the right fit? A free introductory call is a no-pressure opportunity to explore how coaching can support your goals.
Monthly Coaching Package
A monthly coaching partnership designed to help you get unstuck, clarify your goals, and build real momentum. With personalized sessions and support in between, you’ll gain clarity, accountability, and the confidence to move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is coaching?
Coaching is forward-looking, focusing on where you are presently and where you are headed, with the goal of helping you gain clarity about your vision, eliminate obstacles to your success, accelerate the pace of personal growth, and achieve results that empower you to live your best life – both professionally and personally. We can focus on any area of your life: Relationships, Finances, Spiritual Life, Work and Business, or Physical Health and Environments.
As my coach, will you tell me what to do?
Coaching is a collaborative experience. As the client, you are responsible for the results you receive as a result of coaching. My role is to help you discover how to become more of who you need and want to be to achieve those results and identify what you may need to do differently. You will be responsible for taking the actions you determine during our conversations.
My job as your coach is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you uncover the answers that lie within you. I am here to support you in exploring new perspectives, setting meaningful goals, and developing actionable plans. Together, we will work to ensure that you are empowered to make the changes you desire and achieve the success you envision.
My job as your coach is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you uncover the answers that lie within you. I am here to support you in exploring new perspectives, setting meaningful goals, and developing actionable plans. Together, we will work to ensure that you are empowered to make the changes you desire and achieve the success you envision.
How long is each coaching session?
Typically, coaching sessions last approximately 50-60 minutes, unless a different length is agreed upon in advance.
Can we solve my problems in 1 session? Or do I need to book a package?
The benefits of coaching build over time. In order to make this experience as valuable as possible, I recommend a minimum coaching period of three months with all of my clients.
How are coaching and therapy different? Which one is right for me?
It is important to me that you have clarity about the difference between coaching and other types of professional services such as therapy or counseling, consulting and mentoring.
While coaching is forward-focused, counseling tends to deal more with past issues in which you may find yourself stuck and struggling. We may occasionally discuss something that has occurred in the past, for the purpose of clarifying the present, but your coaching will not focus on resolving the past. A simple rule of thumb to know whether you should be coaching or counseling: If your past is an issue, counseling is your best option. If your past is simply a fact (regardless of whether the circumstances were difficult or negative), you are probably ready for coaching. If it appears that there is an issue for which you may need counseling, I will suggest it. With the support of a counselor or therapist, some individuals choose to engage in coaching and counseling simultaneously, but with a focus on different areas of life for each service.
While coaching is forward-focused, counseling tends to deal more with past issues in which you may find yourself stuck and struggling. We may occasionally discuss something that has occurred in the past, for the purpose of clarifying the present, but your coaching will not focus on resolving the past. A simple rule of thumb to know whether you should be coaching or counseling: If your past is an issue, counseling is your best option. If your past is simply a fact (regardless of whether the circumstances were difficult or negative), you are probably ready for coaching. If it appears that there is an issue for which you may need counseling, I will suggest it. With the support of a counselor or therapist, some individuals choose to engage in coaching and counseling simultaneously, but with a focus on different areas of life for each service.
How does coaching differ from consulting?
A coach focuses on helping you walk your unique path to success. As the client, you are responsible for the results you receive as a result of coaching. I help you discover how to become more of who you need to be to achieve those results and identify what you may need to do differently.
A consultant takes responsibility for a specific project, acting as a specialist*, providing specific deliverables and knowledge. I believe in your ability to fully experience your potential and will provide a safe, consistent space for you to develop your potential.
A consultant takes responsibility for a specific project, acting as a specialist*, providing specific deliverables and knowledge. I believe in your ability to fully experience your potential and will provide a safe, consistent space for you to develop your potential.
Is a Coach the same as a Mentor?
As a coach, I focus on the development of people in general, and the development of your unique path in particular.
A mentor guides you towards a specific path of development. I am more interested in helping you onto the unique path that is meant for you – which may be quite different than the path I have taken, even though the purpose of our paths may be very similar. My job as your coach is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you uncover the answers that lie within you. Consider me a catalyst for your success.
A mentor guides you towards a specific path of development. I am more interested in helping you onto the unique path that is meant for you – which may be quite different than the path I have taken, even though the purpose of our paths may be very similar. My job as your coach is not to tell you what to do, but rather to help you uncover the answers that lie within you. Consider me a catalyst for your success.
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