Expert insights on alcohol use and mental health to boost performance and foster a healthier workplace culture.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience and a deeply personal journey, Sarah delivers relatable, science-based insights and actionable strategies that inspire meaningful change.
"Thank you so much for presenting such wonderful information to UCB today. You really made an impact and I have already heard positive feedback. You have a lovely way of presenting tough information that people really need to hear."
Linda Knapp, Director of Benefits
UCB
A Speaker Who Connects, Challenges and Inspires
Sarah is a speaker and coach empowering professionals to redefine their relationship with alcohol, unlocking meaningful transformation in both their personal and professional lives.
Known for her engaging and motivational style, Sarah brings fresh perspectives to organisations by weaving together her personal experiences and powerful client stories. She sparks genuine conversations, challenges outdated thinking, and inspires actionable change in a way that feels relevant to everyone in the room.
Her genuine passion comes through whether she is on stage or presenting online. Sarah normalises and de-stigmatises the emotive and complex topic of alcohol and mental health with a relatable, humorous and inspiring approach that connects with professional audiences on a deep level.
Sarah sees her audiences as emerging leaders in a world where alcohol misuse is increasingly recognised as a root cause of workplace psychosocial issues, affecting safety, productivity and profitability. Her mission is to share the joy of missing out on all the downsides of alcohol, and to help people and organisations rediscover clarity, passion and purpose.
Sarah tailors every session to the audience and context. Her most requested topics are:
This is not a lecture. It is not preachy, and it does not demonise alcohol or the people who drink. Sarah’s style is warm, honest and often funny. She creates a trusting environment from the moment she starts speaking, which means people feel safe to actually listen and reflect rather than switching off.
Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of their own relationship with alcohol, practical tools they can use immediately, and a different way of thinking about a topic most people have never heard discussed this honestly in a professional setting.
The feedback is consistently the same: people did not expect to find it that relevant to them, and they are glad they heard it.
Format
Description
Keynote (45 to 60 minutes)
A standalone presentation for conferences, leadership days and large-scale events. In-person or online.
Workplace Wellbeing Talk (60 to 90 minutes)
A deeper session with audience Q and A, ideal for team wellbeing days and all-staff events.
Workshop (Half day or full day)
Interactive and practical. Suitable for leadership teams, HR groups and smaller cohorts who want to go further than a talk.
Panel and Q and A
Sarah is an experienced panellist and can join existing event formats as a subject matter expert on alcohol and workplace mental health.
All formats are available in-person across Australia and online for remote, distributed or international audiences.
Sarah’s speaking schedule fills quickly, particularly for in-person events. Getting in touch at least six to eight weeks ahead is recommended, though earlier is better for larger events.
Yes. Sarah presents to international audiences online and has experience with a range of virtual event formats.
Yes. Sarah is happy to have a brief conversation about your event, your audience, and what format and topic would work best before any booking is confirmed.
Yes. Sarah tailors every session to the organisation, industry and audience. She will ask questions about your context before the event to make sure the content lands well for your specific group.
Sarah is an accredited Master Grey Area Drinking Coach, counsellor and NLP practitioner with over 20 years of coaching and business experience. She quit drinking in 2019 and has since built one of Australia’s most credible coaching practices in this space. She has spoken for organisations across Australia and internationally including UCB and Captrust.
Get in touch to discuss your event, your audience and the format that would work best. Sarah speaks at conferences, corporate events, workplace wellbeing days and leadership programs across Australia and online.
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