Katherine Sauer

Katherine Sauer

Founder - Burnout Proof Leaders

Katherine M. Sauer, Ph.D. is an enthusiastic advocate for work-life well-being. She is a speaker, author, and coach, and is the founder of Burnout Proof Leaders, a holistic leadership development firm for high-ambition, mission-driven leaders. Her quick, calming, workday-focused guided meditation tracks are available on the free Insight Timer platform. Previously, Katherine held leadership roles at a national nonprofit, an investment consulting firm, and in higher ed administration. She began her career as an economics professor.

Katherine is a lifelong learner and has pursued formal training and credentials in numerous areas including change leadership, executive coaching, intuitive energy reading, yoga and meditation, nutrition, and nonprofit management. Additionally, she’s always learning something new through self-directed inquiry.

Bismarck, North Dakota is Katherine’s hometown, but you'll have to listen closely to hear any trace of that accent. Colorado is where she’s decided to put down roots. She enjoys creative pursuits like painting and dancing and loves to travel. She is an avid meditator and loves the metaphysical side of life. Katherine is an herbivore and enjoys plant-based gourmet cooking. Puns are her preferred style of humor. Her last name is pronounced "sour” like a lemon.

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