Coaching and Workshops

55% of global recruiters believe that verbal communication is the most important communication skill job candidates should have, followed by presentation skills (47%), and active listening (36%).

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Presentation & Communication Skills

“Sarah managed to change my mindset on presentations and alleviated a lot of self doubt.”
 

A strong communicator with a captivating presence will influence and leave a lasting impression with their audience. Communication is an intrinsic part of corporate culture - be it presenting to senior executives or stakeholders, pitching to clients, facilitating training or even virtual conferences.

Sarah offers workshops in:

  • Impactful Presentations

  • Pitching

  • Storytelling

  • Managing Audiences and Q&A

  • Virtual Communication and Facilitation

  • Coaching and Feedback

*All sessions can be delivered face-to-face or virtually and tailored to your requirements

Crafting and delivering an authentic and impactful message is key in any communication scenario. Sarah has worked internationally with individuals to develop more confident, credible and compelling presenting styles. From utilising narrative and storytelling to connect with audiences and illuminate complex detail, to managing challenging questions from important audience members, she works with individuals and groups to hone their skills.

Watch this wrap up video from the 2019 Swinburne Innovation Precinct Accelerator Program, featuring Sarah as resident Pitch Coach.

Leadership Development & High Performing Teams

“Our leaders came out of the program with a common language, ready to execute on strategy and modelling human-centered leadership skills”
 

The requirements of leaders today has surpassed tactical management skills. Emotional intelligence, change management and strategic thinking together with the ability to innovate, disrupt and lead with both gravitas and conviction are critical in today’s fast-paced competitive landscape.

Sarah has extensive experience developing and facilitating leadership development and high-performing team interventions for a range of industries, roles and leader levels. Understanding your context, strategic objectives and the challenges your leaders need to overcome is at the core of all programs.

Through the use of evidence-based methodologies and dynamic design, your bespoke program will uplift leadership capabilities, foster collaboration, and drive engagement within teams. By focusing on individual strengths and team dynamics, programs equip leaders with the necessary skills to inspire, motivate, and achieve exceptional results to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Executive Coaching

“I’ve had coaches before, but Sarah’s calm intelligence gave me the space to see things in a different light.”
 

Having someone in your corner to help you move through professional challenges makes a world of difference.

Whether you have known development areas you’d like to improve, are looking to understand your blind spots, need support making a big decision, working through a professional or personal transition, want to find a more authentic leadership style, overcome challenges or gain perspective… coaching is likely the answer.

Sarah is an accredited, experienced executive coach who is certified in a range of organisational and leadership development psychometric and feedback tools including LSI, GSI, Hogan 360, VMI, DISC. Sessions are centered around your needs, conducted in a warm and non-judgemental approach aimed at helping you reach your potential.

Voice Coaching

“I can’t recommend this process highly enough. Sarah is wonderful to work with and has been instrumental in this empowering phase of my personal development.”
 

Your voice is a powerful tool. The way you deliver verbal content provides meaning and emotional context to your message. It creates the necessary congruence to drive your message with impact.

As companies expand globally and interpersonal technology changes the way in which we interact; effective workplace communication is now more important than ever.

Many individuals find themselves speaking with international peers on a daily basis, dealing with language and cultural barriers. Sarah specialises in enhancing vocal clarity and tone for influential communication, as well as Accent Softening for ESL speakers.

Spokespeople

“As someone who was brought up to not take up space, working with Sarah has enabled me to own my desire and hone my skill in holding my own and being heard.”
 

As a public figure, broadcaster or spokesperson, the way you present yourself reflects your personal brand as well as your cause or organisation.

Sarah works with individuals to find an authentically compelling and credible media facing presence, including on camera skills, improvisation and interview technique.

For audio presenters, she hones the necessary skills to gain vocal control and amplify variance, clarity and credibility.