Purposely Digital

About Purposely Digital

Purposely Digital empowers you to move from overwhelmed to intentional living in a digital world.

Technology can be helpful, but it has also made the world more overwhelming.

Louder. Faster.

We carry smartphones that buzz with notifications.

We have instant access to news all over the world.

We are always connected by social media and messaging.

Hi! I'm Sarah - an ICF-trained empowerment coach, AI ethics expert, and founder of Purposely Digital.

Feeling overwhelmed by a AI, social media, another life challenge - or perhaps just by everything?

I work with you to move from overwhelm to intentional living - tackling your challenges, whether they be tech-related or now, with an empathetic, modern approach.

Let’s have a chat. No commitment, no pressure - just a half hour to talk over what’s overwhelming you right now.

What topics can I help you with?

Intentional living in the digital age - no matter where life takes you

Mindful Technology Use

Feeling overwhelmed by email, social media, messaging, or AI? Let's explore how you can engage in a way that serves you - and not the other way around.

What Mandy has to say:

Coaching with Sarah made me feel seen and heard. She took my suggestions and concerns seriously and looked for ways to improve her approach to fit my needs with every session. Working on my values was incredibly helpful and I enjoyed the way she guided me a lot more than with previous coaches.

Career Transitions

Are you perhaps an academic looking to transition to industry, or feeling dissatisfied in your current job? I've been there, my friend. Let's have a chat!

What Giovanna has to say:

I worked with Sarah over the course of a few months in a very challenging moment of my career that was impacting my overall well-being. Sarah guided me with patience through all the steps I needed to get clarity around how I could find again my balance.

Living in a new country or far from family? As an American abroad for 8 years, I understand the mixed feelings that come with living an international life. I'd love to hold space for you.

What Christine has to say:

Sarah's experience as an international gives her a unique insight into the experience of trying to find your space in a new or changing societal and social environment.

International Students and Families

... and more!

Who is this for?

Purposely Digital is for anyone feeling overwhelmed

By something in particular, or by everything.

I also specialize in working with sensitive humans - those who feel the world a bit more intensely.

"Sensitive" is often a dirty word. And yet, humans are innately sensitive beings. Sensitive is beautiful.

All humans possess sensitivity to their environment - including emotions, sound, light, smell. Some humans - such as neurodivergent, gifted, or highly sensitive people - live life with "the dial turned up" more than others.

Modern living with digital technologies - smartphones, social media, computers, AI - can further overload our senses and scatter our attention. Living a life with intention amongst the digital noise has become increasingly challenging.

That's where coaching comes in. As a sensitive human myself, I understand the challenges of living life intensely sensitively.

I got you.

Sarah's Coaching Approach

Four pillars to move from overwhelmed to empowered

Reclaim Sensitive

Embrace your sensitive side with compassion and understanding - and identify your sensitive strengths!

Slow Down - and Feel Fully

Quiet the mind and take a step back from the push and pull of life, sitting with what comes up with acceptance and curiosity.

Identify that part of you that rings true - what are your goals, your dreams, your passions?

Explore Personal Values

Intentional Modern Living

Learn to engage meaningfully both online and offline, choosing ways that serve you - and go live it!

Developed by Sarah E. Carter, PhD

ICF-Trained Coach | AI Ethic Expert

Testimonials

"I worked with Sarah over the course of a few months in a very challenging moment of my career that was impacting my overall well-being. Sarah guided me with patience through all the steps I needed to get clarity around how I could find again my balance.

I left with a clear path forward and the confidence of having a plan A, plan B and plan C that would bring me back on track and the comfort of knowing that I have options, even if I could not see them on my own.

Thank you Sarah and until next time!"

- Giovanna, Coaching Client

"Sarah has a way of creating a virtual and spiritual space where it feels safe for me to examine my deep held assumptions and to grow beyond them. Her high intellectual and emotional intelligence as well as presence with you in the sessions is a powerful catalyst for insight and growth. Sarah's experience as an international gives her a unique insight into the experience of trying to find your space in an new or changing societal and social environment.

Among other valuable insights, her gentle but challenging questions helped me accept my neurodiversity and to identify practical strategies to work with rather than against my neurodiversity. I'm deeply grateful for having met Sarah at this time in my professional and personal journey."

- Christine, Coaching Client

"Sarah has a special quality as a Coach that is rare to find.

Something I shared with Sarah during our mentoring is her ‘secret sauce’; her strong, authentic presence coupled with a natural empathy for her clients.

Sarah’s approach allows clients to gain focus and clarity whilst bringing curiosity to help clients gain more self-awareness and insights.

I am sure that Sarah’s secret sauce will bring clarity, compassion and peace to many more humans to come."

- Mehibe, Coach Mentor at Become Coaching and Training

Coaching with Sarah made me feel seen and heard. She took my suggestions and concerns seriously and looked for ways to improve her approach to fit my needs with every session. Working on my values was incredibly helpful and I enjoyed the way she guided me a lot more than with previous coaches.

We also always do a grounding exercise before we get into the session, she provides lots of options to choose from and it helps me stay present and focus on myself. I love that the coaching style is more about me than her, the thoughtful questions give me space to dig deeper or see things from a different perspective and I enjoy it more than what I thought coaching was like before - it feels so much more empowering!

She also provides summaries after every session and it’s a great way to look back on what was discussed and continue to reflect on the topics.

- Mandy, Coaching Client

Feeling overwhelmed?

By a AI, social media, another life challenge - or perhaps just by everything?

Do you want to feel more empowered and live an intentional life?

Let’s have a chat.

No commitment, no pressure - just a half hour to talk over what’s overwhelming you right now.