Sarah Alaimo

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Sarah Alaimo is an accomplished HR professional with a proven track record of aligning human resources strategies with core business objectives to cultivate thriving workplace cultures. With extensive experience in various sectors, Sarah is passionate about coaching, guiding, and developing teams to streamline operational processes and enhance the overall employee experience.

Sarah brings high-level expertise to organizations on a fractional or project basis. She specializes in strategic HR planning, workforce optimization, change management, compliance and risk mitigation, leadership development, and project-based solutions. Her collaborative communication style and focus on building relationships enable her to deliver comprehensive HR solutions that drive measurable results.

Throughout her career, Sarah has made significant contributions to various organizations, including:

  • Developing workforce strategies that improve retention and employee satisfaction during periods of growth.
  • Leading policy overhauls to ensure compliance with evolving labor laws, thereby reducing risk.
  • Spearheading cultural transformations to boost engagement and alignment with company values.
  • Designing and implementing leadership development programs that prepare managers for future challenges.
  • Providing cost-effective HR solutions for both startups and established organizations.

Sarah Alaimo continues to be a driving force in the HR community. Her dedication to fostering strong workplace cultures and enhancing the employee experience positions her as a valuable partner for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of human resources in today’s dynamic business environment.

Featured Podcasts

Sober for the Holidays with Sarah Alaimo 2021

“Pearls and Probation: Adventures of an Alcoholic Good Girl” was the name of the book that Sarah Alaimo recently released that inspired me to have her on the podcast. Sometimes an alcoholic is not what you imagine when you see yourself in the mirror, and Sarah shares her story of how her problem became obvious to her and how her life changed with the decision to be sober. This experience also supported Sarah on her journey to be a Career Happiness Coach. The holidays can be a challenging time, for a number of reasons. Enjoy Sarah and my stories of sobriety and we even offer some tips to take care of yourself and your sobriety over the holidays.

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Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD by Tamara Rosier - The Boozeless Book Club 2022

Amy welcomes back Carolyn Bunn, Sarah Alaimo, and Alysse Bryson of The Sober Curator to discuss Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD by Tamara Rosier. With all of our hosts navigating lives with ADHD, this book gives them an opportunity to reflect and feel validated in their own experiences with the guilty feelings associated with ADHD and their strategies to manage.

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Becoming An Author, Letting It All Go, Dating & House Boats - Sarah A. 2022

In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Alaimo, the author of the “quit-lit” memoir Pearls and Probation: Adventures of an Alcoholic Good Girl. This was a unique opportunity for me because it was the first time for me to interview an author who’s book I had actually read. It’s always interesting going into situations when you think you have a good feel for who someone is and then they totally surprise you and you get to see so much more!

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Sarah & John Alaimo on Figuring Out how to Overcome Addiction, becoming Authors and Disability & Inclusion 2023

Sarah Alaimo - International Best selling author of Pearls and Probation, Adventures on an alcoholic good girl

The one where we discuss the downward spiral of alcoholism. What led to the end of her addiction and how she turned it all around. 

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This Is Way More Than a Sobriety Story with Sarah Alaimo, Author of “Pearls and Probation: Adventures of an Alcoholic Good Girl” 2025

Fractional, but Full Impact: Rethinking HR Leadership 2025

A Kitchen Table Conversation The Best Foot Forward with Sara Alaimo 2026

Recovery Friendly Workplace: Should You Tell Your Boss You’re Sober? (And What Happens If Your Job Actually Gets It) 2026

You spend at least 40 hours a week at work. For a lot of people in recovery, that’s 40 hours of navigating a culture that doesn’t know you exist, or worse, doesn’t care.

Eliza Zarka is changing that. She runs the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, which certifies employers as recovery friendly, and she took an idea that started at a New Hampshire ski resort and turned it into a national movement with bipartisan federal backing. Alysse and Sober Curator contributor Sarah, a fractional HR consultant in long-term recovery, get into what it actually takes to make a job safe to be sober in.

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How to Build an HR Strategy That Actually Supports Working Moms 2026

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Email sarah@elevateconsultingcollective.com

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