Sara Lebens has more than two decades of experience in human resources management and consulting for companies of all sizes—from small businesses to global corporations. She specializes in cultivating the best people, the best practices, and the best places to work.

Sara is an energetic, engaged and strategic business partner with a broad knowledge of HR principles. She is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion, a pro at managing employee relations, and an expert at coaching individuals and teams to maximize results. 

A masterful connector and builder of relationships between employees and managers, Sara is dedicated to addressing communications challenges, driving engagement, optimizing performance and supporting business strategies and growth. Sara is passionate about mentoring human resource professionals and collaborating with top operational management to develop enviable workplace cultures.

Sara is also a dynamic certified leadership trainer and  professional speaker. She is available to speak on a variety of business topics to inspire and motivate audiences of all sizes and at every level.

Professional Memberships and Community Involvement

• International Coaching Federation member and professional certified coach (PCC)
• International Coaching Federation, Minnesota chapter member
• HIRED employer advisory board member
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) member
• Twin Cities Human Resources Association (TCHRA) member
• Chamber of Commerce member
• Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota member and fundraiser
• Compassion International sponsor
• Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership certified trainer
• Former Board member of Empower Leadership Academy for Girls

As a fiduciary and the director of wealth management for Lebens Advisory Group, Steve Lebens provides peace of mind for employers and employees through financial education, planning and ongoing support for all stages of life and business.

Steve is a trusted advisor and valued partner to small businesses and takes pride in building lasting relationships with clients. He stays on top of current trends in wealth management and is committed to continually expanding his financial knowledge. After earning his Series 6 and 7 securities licenses, Steve went on to pass the Series 65 securities law exam — an advanced licensure that enables him to serve clients in a more holistic way. He specializes in company retirement accounts, individual investment accounts, trust management, college savings plans, investment real estate, stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds. Steve primarily works with clients to invest in individual stocks, bonds, ETFs and income-producing real estate.

An entrepreneur at heart, Steve is also the founder of a successful brand marketing company and a real estate investment company.

Professional Memberships and Community Involvement

• Feed My Starving Children volunteer
• Special Olympics volunteer
• Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota member and fundraiser 
• Compassion International sponsor
• Chamber of Commerce member
• University of North Dakota Baseball Booster Club member
• Former board member of Faith’s Lodge