Sahar K. | Master’s Programs Coach

Sahar K.

Advanced degrees from Harvard (Kennedy, Divinity) and the LSE

Studied at Harvard Kennedy School

Works at TikTok

Available Friday at 12:00 AM UTC

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Available Friday at 12:00 AM UTC

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Sahar’s Master’s Programs Qualifications

10+ people coached for Master’s Programs

With over 12 years of international experience and three master’s degrees under my belt—including from Harvard—I’ve been through the rigorous application process myself and know exactly what top programs are looking for. Along the way, I secured fellowships, led research at prestigious institutions, and immersed myself in multi-disciplinary approaches, which taught me how to tell a story that stands out. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. I’ve coached teams and individuals through complex challenges, and my approach is tailored to your unique strengths. Whether it’s crafting a powerful personal statement or sharpening your application strategy, my goal is to help you put your best foot forward. Together, we’ll make sure your application reflects who you are and what you want to achieve.

Sahar can help with:

Editing

Interviews

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

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About Sahar

With over 12 years of international experience across sectors such as management consulting, geopolitical risk, education, and tech, I’ve helped professionals around the world navigate complex career landscapes and achieve their full potential. As a people leader, I’ve built and nurtured high-performing teams, helping individuals thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments while fostering strategic leadership and personal growth. I bring a unique, global and multidisciplinary approach to career development leveraging studies and training in political economy, linguistics, public policy, and theology.

Why do I coach?

"No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge." – Kahlil Gibran “Do not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you. Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion. Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.” - Rumi Coaching, for me, is a way of giving back to the journey I’ve been so fortunate to walk. In my years working across continents and industries, the most profound moments have come from watching others grow—seeing potential bloom into purpose. I’ve been mentored, guided, and uplifted by others along the way, and it’s now my privilege to pay that forward. There’s something deeply fulfilling about helping someone unlock the confidence they didn’t know they had or guiding them through the complexities of their career. It’s a quiet kind of magic—to witness transformation unfold, one conversation at a time. This is why I coach: to help others find clarity, resilience, and the path that’s truly theirs. My approach to coaching is grounded in the belief that you already carry the wisdom and potential you need to succeed. As my favorite poets Kahlil Gibran and Rumi beautifully express, you have an entire universe within you. My role is not to tell your story for you, but to guide you as you unfold your own myth —one that’s uniquely yours and waiting to take flight. My work with you is to help you recognize that strength, uncovering what lies within, and giving you the space and confidence to soar.

Work Experience

Product Policy Lead, Trust & Safety

TikTok

2020 - Present

Technology & Public Purpose

Harvard University

October 2019 - November 2020

Led by Belfer Center Director, MIT Innovation Fellow, and former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, the Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) Project works to ensure that emerging technologies are developed and managed in ways that serve the overall public good.

Strategy Consultant

Jobs for the Future

July 2020 - October 2020

Tech Fellow, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society

Harvard University

October 2019 - May 2020

A member of an interdisciplinary community of academics, business executives, security professionals and civil society seeking to address the unique challenges that government and industry face as they they approach disinformation and cybersecurity.