Sarah
Furness

After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah followed her dream to become a combat helicopter pilot in the RAF (Royal Air Force).

As a Squadron Leader she led on operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and she was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq.

So she has a proven track record leading teams to victory in the most extreme conditions.

A qualified mindfulness coach and human factors facilitator Sarah combines her military expertise with proven cognitive techniques to expertly guide you on your own journey of discovery.

Translating lessons from the battlefield directly to the boardroom you’ll not only be captivated by her stories - you will leave the room, equipped with practicable and implementable tools. You’ll be ready for action. You’ll be ready to lead in the new era.

Author of the bestsellers "Fly higher" and "The uni-tasking revolution", she never stops reinventing herself, especially when it comes to public speaking. Each speech is written with specific objectives in mind, to ensure the success of the event. Here are just a few examples:

- "Leadership lessons from the frontline" : Leverage your fear to cultivate emotional intelligence

- "Train hard fight easy" : how to perform like a ninja under pressure

- "How to outfrow the competition" : why we need to change our mindset around mistakes

How do you lead high performing teams, who are robust, driven but also emotionally intelligent? How do you lean into failure so you can grow as an organisation, whilst unapologetically striving for excellence? How do we lead inclusively, when do we make bold decisions, when do we ask for help? How do you create psychological safety?

Wherever you are on your leadership journey, “getting it right” can feel like a big ask. And just when you think you’ve mastered it, the rules of game change, for our idea of “good” leadership is constantly evolving.

Don’t worry - you’re not in this alone.