Sarah Furness

Former Royal Air Force Combat Helicopter Pilot, Executive Coach & Mindfulness Expert

Sarah Furness is the first female RAF helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. A qualified mindfulness coach, cognitive behavioral therapist, and human factors facilitator, Sarah uses stories from her action-packed career of service to share lessons on leadership, resilience, overcoming adversity, and peak performance.

  • Sarah Furness Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Sarah Furness Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $10,001 - $20,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

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How to Be a Fearless Leader

As an RAF combat helicopter pilot, Sarah Furness became the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. Reflecting upon those experiences, she demonstrates how leaders can cultivate adaptability and rejection by reframing rejection and ...

As an RAF combat helicopter pilot, Sarah Furness became the first female helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. Reflecting upon those experiences, she demonstrates how leaders can cultivate adaptability and rejection by reframing rejection and adversity as opportunities for learning that will help them grow as difference-makers within their organizations and beyond.

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Train Hard, Fight Easy: Lessons on the Path to Peak Performance

In this keynote, Sarah Furness draws upon her own experiences and expertise as an RAF combat helicopter pilot to share practical strategies for how anyone can harness pressure as a catalyst for peak performance and unlock their full potential in any challenging situation.

The Power of Choice: How Leaders Overcome Adversity

Former RAF combat helicopter pilot Sarah Furness reflects on the Special Forces missions she led at the heart of conflict in Iraq to reveal her unconventional, yet impactful, approach to leading in the face of adversity. Using compelling anecdotes from her career journey to ...

Former RAF combat helicopter pilot Sarah Furness reflects on the Special Forces missions she led at the heart of conflict in Iraq to reveal her unconventional, yet impactful, approach to leading in the face of adversity. Using compelling anecdotes from her career journey to emphasize the power of choice, she shares practical strategies for how anyone can make conscious decisions that drive positive outcomes, and foster a culture of empowerment and growth within their organizations.

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About Keynote Speaker Sarah Furness

Sarah Furness is a two-time bestselling author, motivational speaker, and former combat helicopter pilot who served 20 years in the Royal Air Force (RAF). After graduating from Cambridge University, she pursued her dream of becoming a combat helicopter pilot, eventually leading as a Squadron Leader on operational combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Drawing on her military experience, Sarah became a performance expert, creating the Healthy Automatic Behaviours in Threatening Scenarios (H.A.B.I.T.S.) Formula, which trains the mind to achieve zen-like calm and self-belief under pressure.

Sarah’s experiences have taught her that resilience and peak performance are not instinctive; they are learned. Intelligent, capable people may not always feel as strong as they look, but Sarah has dedicated herself to unlocking the secrets of resilience, performance, and courage under fire for others. She provides insights into leading emotionally intelligent teams, creating psychological safety, and embracing failure as an opportunity for growth.

As a speaker, Sarah Furness is known for her willingness to confront difficult truths, captivating her audiences while delivering practical and actionable strategies for leadership. Fluent in “alpha male,” she is dedicated to helping others feel as strong as they look.

She is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Fly Highter and The Uni-tasking Revolution, and has inspired countless individuals to embrace resilience, find strength in vulnerability, and lead in the new era.

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