Sarah Furness
Transform leadership resilience with Sarah Furness, speaker and combat helicopter pilot. Sarah works with organisations to develop high-performance under pressure, resilience skills, and courageous leadership, delivering battlefield-tested insights from her pioneering RAF career and bestselling books.
London, United Kingdom
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Sarah made two significant discoveries while on the battlefield and at home. First, she realized that resilience and exceptional performance under pressure are not innate qualities but skills that can be developed. Second, she observed that humans possess an extraordinary capacity to excel and lead when faced with intense pressure as long as they possess the necessary knowledge and tools.
Now, as a keynote speaker, Sarah has dedicated herself to a singular mission - to unveil the secret behind outstanding resilience, high-performance, and courage in adversity. She aims to share this invaluable knowledge with others, empowering them to thrive even in the most challenging circumstances.
Sarah’s bestselling books, Fly Higher and The Uni-Tasking Revolution, delve into practical techniques for achieving peak mental performance and building strong leadership skills. Fluent in “alpha male” environments, Sarah brings a relatable, grounded approach to her work, which is both inspiring and impactful.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In her talk, Sarah Furness discusses how our team's performance under pressure reflects training rather than character. She challenges the myth of multitasking, highlighting its detrimental effects on performance and stress levels. Attendees will learn to prioritise by focusing on one task at a time, collaborate effectively to avoid duplication, and adopt rigorous training to make behaviours automatic. These strategies lead to greater productivity, improved decision-making, fewer errors, and reduced burnout, ultimately enhancing overall performance.
Individuals do not require constant supervision; instead, they must learn to trust themselves in order to build their resilience. In this session, Sarah Furness shares the secrets to building internal strength and self-trust by helping teams understand how to take ownership of their choices.
In this talk, Sarah Furness challenges the notion of imposter syndrome, suggesting it is a natural part of the human experience that can help us recognise knowledge gaps and unique strengths. She emphasises that mistakes should be viewed as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. By embracing our errors and fostering a culture of brave behaviours, organisations can enhance creativity, confidence, and collective intelligence. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset and improve the success of change initiatives.
Sarah Furness argues that true psychological safety requires bravery, encouraging leaders to leverage it for more intuitive and emotionally intelligent leadership. By asking "brave questions" and embracing challenges, leaders can transform groupthink into collective intelligence. Attendees will learn how to foster greater team cohesion, trust, and authentic leadership, ultimately boosting self-confidence within their teams.
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