Develop Better Leaders. Build Stronger Teams. Strengthen Local Government. 

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About SRSD Consulting, LLC

SRSD Consulting provides leadership training, coaching, facilitation, and organizational development to help local government and public sector organizations build stronger leaders, healthier workplace cultures, and improved outcomes.

Founder Sarah Schillerstrom is a Certified Professional Coach and Local Government Professional with nearly two decades of local government experience. She understands the challenges public servants face, including competing community expectations, limited resources, and the daily demands of public service, because she’s lived them.

SRSD partners with cities, villages, counties, townships, libraries, park districts, and other public agencies to support people at every level, from front-line staff to executives. Our work helps leaders:

  • Communicate with clarity and confidence

  • Manage performance and build accountability

  • Navigate difficult conversations and conflict

  • Build stronger teams and workplace culture

  • Develop and retain top talent

Every engagement is practical, discussion-based, and built around the real challenges your organization faces.

Clients

  • Arlington Heights, IL

    Berkeley, IL

    Country Club Hills, IL

    Des Plaines, IL

    Dixon, IL

    Doña Ana, NM

    Evanston, IL

    Geneva, IL

    Glen Ellyn, IL

    Glencoe, IL

  • Glenview, IL

    Hoffman Estates, IL

    Kingman, AZ

    Lake in the Hills, IL

    Lombard, IL

    Mount Prospect, IL

    Muskego, WI

    Northbrook, IL

    Oak Creek, WI

    Oak Park Township, IL

  • Oelwein, IA

    Olathe, KS

    Rochelle, IL

    Roeland Park, KS

    Roselle, IL

    Round Lake Beach, IL

    Schaumburg, IL

    Warrenville, IL

    West Chicago, IL

    Wood Dale, IL

Client testimonials

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    As an HR professional, I was looking for someone to help me develop real strategies to help my organization learn and grow. Through the coaching process, Sarah was able to help me develop tangible action steps that have had an ongoing positive impact on my organization.

    — Human Resources Director, Chicagoland

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    I didn’t know what to expect when I started working with Sarah and I was surprised by what came out of our sessions. I gained clarity around what is really important to me and developed goals and action steps to start pursuing my passion.

    — Local government professional, Merriam, KS

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    Sarah is an attentive, thoughtful, and skilled coach. Through her coaching, I was able to find solutions around several topics that I was stuck making further progress on. Her patient and non-judgmental nature created a safe space, allowing me to speak freely and access creative approaches which have helped me a great deal.

    — Senior Strategy & Finance Professional, New York, NY

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    My experience with Sarah helped move me from in-action to action. In a short amount of time I was able to verbalize what I was seeking and identify steps to resolution. Sarah is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental coach. Because of her gentle guidance and direction, I was able to be vulnerable and progress in an area where I was struggling.

    — Human Resources Director, Chicagoland