About The Science Profession

I specialize in coaching mid-career geoscience professionals who are struggling through mid-career transformation.

Maybe it’s discomfort with what you are doing. Maybe you’ve outgrown your current role or company. Maybe you’ve had life events that have caused a seismic shift in your goals and values. 

Coaching is a highly personal thing. So while I have pillars underpinning my approach, I don't use one-size-fits-all frameworks. Everything I do is tailored to your experience and goals.

I focus on reflective coaching and introspection to understand you first, before we jump to “what’s next for you”, When you’re ready to move to that next step, we focus on relationships and networking, effective storytelling, and a growth mindset.

About Sarah

I’m Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner (known as Sarah PM), geoscience career coach and founder of The Science Profession.

I have a PhD in Geochemistry and over 25 years of technical and leadership experience in the energy industry. I’ve helped hundreds of subsurface professionals get clarity on their career paths. And I’ve gone through the same mid-career angst that you may be feeling right now.

I created The Science Profession to serve geoscientists because:

  • I want to support and guide you as geoscience industries continue to evolve
  • I want you to know your experiences as valuable and necessary
  • I want you to claim your role in shaping the future 

Who Do I Work With?

I partner with mid-career geoscience professionals who are...

Unhappy with where they are, but can’t figure out why

Unsure how to repackage many years of experience 

Excited to make a change and need an accountability partner

Ready to leave behind roles that misalign with their values

Sometimes you need space to reflect, recommit, and get resolved moving forward. 

Are you ready to take the next step in your geoscientist career? 
 

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