Meet Sarah

An outside perspective. A partner in the work.

I’m Sarah L. Manley Robertson. When you work with Prospect Strategies, you work directly with me.

As a former corporate executive, I know what it’s like to lead through competing priorities, difficult decisions, and change. I bring that experience to my work with businesses and not-for-profits.

I listen closely, ask direct questions, and challenge assumptions when they get in the way. Then we turn that thinking into practical decisions and communications people can understand.

More about Sarah

Working together

Get to the real issue.

We look at what’s happening, who’s involved, and what needs to change.
Question the usual answer.

We test assumptions, consider different perspectives, and agree on the next move.
Put it into practice.

We shape the conversations, plans, and communications that help people act.

Client perspectives

What it’s like to work with Sarah.

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“Sarah played a pivotal role in creating, supporting and executing an internal and external communication plan around a newly appointed CEO. This includes working on supporting our new executive to establish a leadership platform and communications plan to set him up for success in his new role. We have also contracted Sarah to support a few key strategic corporate objectives as communication lead. She has proven herself to be an incredible thought partner that brings much more to the table than strictly communications support. Her willingness to stretch into the corners of the project not originally scoped and pull out needed insight and information to fill gaps, engage her audience and ensure stellar execution and delivery is just standard operation for Sarah.”

Chief Human Resources Officer, People & Culture

“I have had the privilege of working with Sarah as we collaborated together, leading a not-for-profit organization. Sarah’s thoughtfulness and wisdom ensured our communications, projects, and initiatives always considered all stakeholders. She is an exceptional leader, and I have learned so much from her. I would highly recommend Sarah for guidance on communications, developing and relaying your vision, and overall leadership development. Give Sarah a call - you will be happy you did!!”

Managing Partner

“Sarah brings an uncommon leadership mix of intuition, rationale and strategic thinking, and an ability to use communications to drive change and elevate leadership. She is more than a communications leader. She is a transformation and executive leader. She can develop change management plans and lead an executive team to execute on them. She will start with the leader's own journey to change so they deeply embed and role model the desired transformation. Her ability to assess and diagnose situations, provide clear and actionable feedback, and coach executives to not only enhance their communication style but also build their brand, elevate their leadership, and support them leading through challenging times is an absolute asset to any executive team.”

General Manager

“Sarah was amazing to work with. She brought in a wealth of her knowledge and experience into the change management plan and activities with passion . She is a committed and passionate person who gets things done.”

Digital Transformation Executive

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Sarah both as part of her team and later as a client. Her expertise in strategic communications is exceptional, especially in navigating complex challenges and crafting impactful messages. As a leader, Sarah inspires and motivates teams, creating an environment for continuous learning and growth – I’ve learned so much! If you're looking to elevate your communication strategy or advance your leadership development, Sarah is the partner to have by your side.”

Senior Communicator

“Sarah brings an informed approach and an open mind to strategic communications. She is always looking for new ways to challenge her thinking, consider fresh ideas, and apply best practices from other industries in ways that make sense. Sarah understands the need to consider the broader company purpose and business goals when shaping and evolving communications strategy. She adeptly brings in the perspectives of her colleagues and considers the various needs and mindsets of both internal and external stakeholders. And she does not let curveballs or challenges deter her focus. I admire Sarah's due diligence, sharp eye, and can-do spirit.”

Senior Communications Strategist

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Start with a conversation

Bring the challenge.
We’ll start there.

Book a free, 45-minute call with me. We’ll talk about what’s happening, what you need, and whether working together makes sense.

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You don’t need a finished brief. Just a place to start.

Before we talk

A few things you might be wondering.

Will I work directly with Sarah?

Yes. You’ll work directly with me.

Do you work with businesses and not-for-profits?

Yes. I work with leaders in both. Our first conversation is about your organization, the people involved, and what you want to work through.

What if I’m not sure what help I need?

That’s a good place to start. Bring the situation you’re facing. We can talk through it before deciding what support might be useful.

What happens on the first call?

We’ll spend 45 minutes discussing your challenge and whether working together makes sense. You don’t need to prepare a formal brief or choose a service beforehand.

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An outside perspective. A partner in the work.

Get to the real issue.

Question the usual answer.

Put it into practice.

What it’s like to work with Sarah.

Bring the challenge. We’ll start there.

A few things you might be wondering.

Bring the challenge.
We’ll start there.