The Mission
The Lift Lab exists to explore the brain science behind better work.
We apply neuroscience, storytelling, and operational insight to uncover what truly helps people feel empowered, connected, and ready to perform—not just for a quarter, but for the long haul.
Our mission is to spark culture change through small, human-centered shifts—things like simplifying systems, creating space for recognition, and building psychological safety. Because when people feel seen, supported, and clear on what matters, they don't just survive at work—they thrive.
This isn't fluff. It's strategy backed by science.
Fear-based cultures are costing companies more than they realize—burnout, turnover, disengagement, and missed potential. But there's another way. And it starts with how we treat each other in the everyday moments that often go unnoticed.
At The Lift Lab, we believe those moments matter most.
If you've experienced a workplace win—or a loss that taught you something—we'd love to hear your story. Together, we're creating a space where better work is not just possible, but contagious.
Let's lift the way we work.
Sarah Sugarman
Chief Uplift Officer
Relentless optimist on a mission to empower employees, simplify systems, and create marketing that sticks.
I've led marketing and ops for brands like GE HealthCare, SITC, Habitat for Humanity, and the YWCA—turning complexity into clarity and helping teams scale with heart. I'm obsessed with how things work—especially people.
Backed by neuroscience and shaped by experience, I know that safety, trust, and simplicity fuel real performance. That belief led me to build a women's empowerment organization that caught Disney's attention and was featured on FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC.
Now, through The Lift Lab, I explore the small, human-centered shifts that help people thrive—and work actually work.