Sarah Hermanson

Sarah Hermanson is an organizational development executive, Certified People Coach, and corporate culture strategist, specializing in behavioral science, leadership succession, and human resource infrastructure required to maximize workplace performance.

As the Founder of One Above HR, Sarah has spent more than 30 years partnering with executive teams to strengthen the human engine of business. Her methodology sits at the precise intersection of evidence-based psychological research and real-world commercial strategy, focusing on building high-trust workplace cultures where both people and profits thrive. Her extensive corporate background spans human resources, talent acquisition, and executive advising, making her a trusted authority in navigating complex leadership transitions, succession planning, and organizational restructuring.

Beyond her advisory practice, Sarah is a sought-after facilitator and speaker, regularly training teams on the science of communication, psychological safety, and multigenerational workplace dynamics. Her strategic insights are uniquely grounded by her perspective as an active entrepreneur; alongside her husband, Scott, she owns and operates a working pumpkin farm in Iowa. This firsthand immersion in the grit of small business ownership ensures that her leadership frameworks are never just theoretical — they are practical, adaptable, and deeply rooted in the operational realities of running a business.

Sarah’s communication blueprint gives corporate leaders a clear, evidence-based roadmap for transforming complex personnel challenges into a unified engine for business growth.