Motivational Speaker

Empowering bold action through stories of risk, resilience and adventure

Sarah is an international motivational speaker

She is an award-winning adventurer who spent over two decades in the corporate environment.

Both have tested her and given her insights into what it takes to succeed in the most challenging of environments.

She has incredible stories to share with insights and lessons to help you and your teams explore what’s possible, learn to thrive in the unknown, deal with uncertainty and overcome what holds us back.

Keynote topics

All topics can be adapted for your audience and industry.

1. BOLD ACTION: Successfully Navigate Uncertainty

Learn how to take bold action and make smarter, bolder decisions in an uncertain world by understanding and managing risk. Sarah brings her risk management expertise and stories from her expeditions to bring this to life and to help take calculated risks that lead to growth and success. Discover practical strategies to stay adaptable, make confident decisions, and thrive in an unpredictable world.

2. BOLD VISION: The Power of a North Star

When we have a North Star, we have an anchor through which are decisions are made. Whether it is our personal North Star or that of our organisation or team, knowing where we are going, why and how is vital. Having a North Star transforms how we experience uncertainty. It gives us courage and clarity, even when the way is unclear. It brings purpose and meaning to our lives and the work we do. In this keynote, Sarah shares how we can create that vision for the future, the impact it has and how to work toward it.

3. BOLD MINDSET: Thriving Outside Our Comfort Zone

Growth happens beyond our comfort zone. Sarah believes this has to be a familiar place to avoid getting stuck in what feels safe and comfortable. She will show you how to embrace discomfort and take action with courage and conviction. She shares how we can build courage, cultivate curiosity and foster an antifragile mindset to take us forward. To go from cautious and fearful to confident and courageous.

4. LIVE BOLDLY: Think Big, Act Bold, Do More

This keynote brings in elements of Bold Mindset, Bold Vision and Bold Action. Sarah’s motto is Think Big - Act Bold - Do More. That’s what she will show you how to do. Sarah shares the importance of having a North Star, how to work toward it and deal with the inevitable obstacles you will face. Learn how to overcome fear and self-doubt to take meaningful risks and create a life that excites you.

5. RISK INTELLIGENCE for Teen Girls

This is a specific keynote for girls (Year 10-12) aimed at providing actionable strategies to become risk-intelligent, live boldly and embrace their future with confidence. It’s about learning how to take calculated risk and overcome fear and self-doubt. I am passionate about this keynote - it’s the skills I wish I learned when I was at school.

  • Sarah’s keynote was compelling and engaging, with great stories of her adventures combined with a serious professional look at risk management and why it is important.

    RACHEL SCANLON, THE LAW SOCIETY

  • It was inspirational to hear from someone who is a totally normal person, but has achieved so much - purely through hard work, dedication and resilience.

    ACTING SUB LIEUTENANT TANNER, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY

  • Sarah is a truly inspirational speaker! She has a great way of drawing you in and you feel completely immersed in her world. Her story is relatable. She even makes risk management cool!

    ANGELA A,DIRECTOR, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

  • The audience loved it and I would highly recommend Sarah as a motivational speaker.

    RACHEL S, THE LAW SOCIETY

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