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Ex combat helicopter pilot
Motivational speaker
After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah Furness followed her dream of becoming a combat helicopter pilot in the Royal Air Force.
As a squadron leader, she served on operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and became the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq.
A qualified mindfulness coach and human factors facilitator, Sarah now combines her military experience with proven cognitive techniques to deliver keynote presentations around the world.
She is the creator of the HABITS Formula and PRACTISE SCARED methodology and author of two No. 1 bestselling books, Fly Higher and The Uni-Tasking Revolution.
While Sarah takes her work seriously, she is known for her approachable style and sense of humor. She lives with her young son, who keeps her on her toes.
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High performers don't succeed by doing more. They succeed by focusing on what matters most, learning quickly and taking action despite uncertainty. Discover practical tools that can help you prioritize effectively, strengthen team performance and build confidence in challenging situations.
Learning outcomes:
Identify the highest-impact priorities that deserve your attention
Use structured debriefing techniques to accelerate learning and strengthen team performance
Turn uncertainty and setbacks into opportunities for growth and progress
Join a conversation with two pilots who share a passion for flying and very different paths to success. Explore lessons in resilience, confidence and overcoming self-doubt, and discover how embracing opportunity can help you reach your full potential.
Learning outcomes:
Explore how to build confidence and claim your space in challenging environments
Discover strategies for building mental resilience under pressure
Gain inspiration from personal stories of perseverance and opportunity
As event professionals, we make decisions every day that shape the attendee experience. But what can we learn from leaders working in situations where every decision carries significant consequences?
Join Sarah, Marc and Claudine as they explore the parallels between high-pressure environments and effective business leadership. Discover practical strategies for bringing teams together, making sound decisions under pressure and adapting when conditions change.
Learning outcomes:
Define key leadership principles and explore how they apply in high-stakes environments
Apply strategies to improve collaboration, alignment and team performance
Build resilience by learning how to adapt, recover and change course when needed
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.25