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Sarah Furness
How do you lead high-performing teams that are both driven and emotionally intelligent? How do you embrace failure, foster psychological safety, and make bold decisions? Sarah Furness has the answers. A former combat helicopter pilot and Squadron Leader in the RAF, Sarah led teams on combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She was the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions. Her leadership in high-stakes environments has shaped her expertise in resilience, adaptability, and decision-making.
About Sarah Furness
Now a mindfulness coach and human factors facilitator, Sarah translates lessons from the battlefield into practical strategies for the boardroom. Her talks combine captivating stories with actionable tools, empowering audiences to tackle challenges with clarity and confidence.
Sarah’s style is authentic and relatable. She balances military precision with emotional intelligence and inclusivity. She is also the bestselling author of Fly Higher and The Uni-Tasking Revolution, offering insights on focus, productivity, and leadership.
A proud mother, Sarah credits her son with keeping her grounded. Whether you’re building resilient teams or navigating complex changes, Sarah will leave you inspired and ready for action.
To book Motivational Speaker Sarah Furness, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Here you can find links to books by Sarah Furness. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
Sarah Furness’s speech topics include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership Lessons from the Front Line: Leverage your fear to cultivate emotional intelligence
- Train Hard Fight Easy: how to perform like a ninja under pressure
- How to Outgrow the Competition: Why we need to change our mindset around mistakes
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Testimonials
"It was a pleasure to hear you speak earlier, and sparked a number of nerves on my part!! If I had known it was going to be that good, I would have closed the office and told the team to hear you speak."
Ex-Special Forces
"I’ve heard many brilliant speakers in my time. Very few have been able to transfer their lessons so articulately into the workplace."
IRESS
