The Skill You Didn’t Know Was Your Superpower: Toby Myles & Sara Torpey on Bridging Gaps and Building What’s Next

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like your career path has taken unexpected turns, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Sara Torpey’s story is one of evolution, from classroom teacher to instructional coach, to working in the corporate world with a major digital education company, and eventually building her own business. In this conversation, Sara shares what it was like to leave the structure of teaching for a completely different world, including the steep learning curve of working remotely long before it was the norm. She opens up about becoming the “translator in the middle”, bridging the gap between educators, sales teams, and developers, and how that skill became a defining strength in her career. We also dive into how her business began organically, with people asking for her guidance until it became clear she was already doing the work of a coach. Today, through her Uncomplicating Business Lab and her refreshing approach to sales, “Selling for Weirdos”, Sara helps entrepreneurs simplify their businesses, embrace what makes them different, and sell in a way that actually feels good. This episode is a powerful reminder that your skills are transferable, your path doesn’t have to be linear, and sometimes you’re the last one to recognize your own brilliance. About Sara Torpey: Sara Torpey is a former educator turned consultant and coach who helps entrepreneurs simplify their businesses and sell in ways that feel authentic. Through her Uncomplicating Business Lab and “Selling for Weirdos” philosophy, she supports people in building businesses that actually fit them. Connect with Sara: 🌐 Website: www.torpeycoaching.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saratorpey/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saractorpey/ 🎙 Podcast: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/podcast 🎁 Free Resource: https://torpeycoaching.kit.com/freemasterclass Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.