After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become an RAF helicopter pilot and Squadron leader. She led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. During her experiences both at home and at war, she learnt that tough capable people don’t always feel as strong as they look. This prompted her to re-train and harness her experience and passion to help people use their impressive (but often mischievous) brains as a force for good.
Sarah’s experiences as a combat operational commander, helicopter pilot, mother and mindfulness coach has led her to develop her own unique Healthy Automatic Behaviours In Threatening Scenarios Formula (H.A.B.I.T.S.) – a way to train the mind to be a Jedi master under pressure and accomplish zen like levels of self-belief and inner calm.
Her speaking style is robust (she is combat helicopter pilot and fluent in alpha male), science-based and good-humoured.
She has a young son who she adores and who inspires her every day. She loves to run and drink wine. Sometimes simultaneously. She has completed the Marathon du Médoc 3 times, once when she was 5 months pregnant and the following year whilst pushing her 8-month-old baby to the excited cheers of “Allez Bebe!”.
Key Topics:
- D&I in the Workplace
- Culture Change
- Gender Parity
- Performance under Pressure
- Male Allyship
- Allyship
- Inclusive Leadership
- Mental Health
- Unconscious Bias
- Women in Leadership
- Resilience in difficulty
- Courageous Leadership
Available for:
- Conference speaking
- Keynote speaking
- Virtual events
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