EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UK & International

Within Education and Training, I leverage my academic and international expertise to design and deliver bespoke and certified in-house programmes, equipping leaders and teams with the skills necessary to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Expertise In: Leadership | Emotional Intelligence | Presentation & Communication Skills | Business Strategy | Marketing

2000+

EXECUTIVE HOURS

2000+

EXECUTIVE HOURS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UK & International

Within Education and Training, I leverage my academic and international expertise to design and deliver bespoke and certified in-house programmes, equipping leaders and teams with the skills necessary to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Expertise In: Leadership | Emotional Intelligence | Presentation & Communication Skills | Business Strategy | Marketing

All of my programmes are available for in-house delivery and can be customised to meet your specific business and industry needs. I can deliver these for you as half day, one day or extended programmes based on the size and complexity of your organisation, and the programme(s) you are interested in.

Whether you are considering Training, Business Mentorship or Executive Coaching, my Education and Training Programmes offer insight into my areas of expertise and illustrate how I can direct workshops and skill development sessions. If this aligns with your interests and requirements, feel free to get in touch so we can explore possibilities and options available for you.

Let’s collaborate to extend your expertise: I have had the pleasure of working with clients to deliver bespoke training programmes, facilitate strategy and team-building events, and provide consultancy and advice on their own training and development provision. My corporate client portfolio spans education, leisure, sport, finance and investment, IT, engineering, and oil and gas. I have worked with clients across the UK, EU, and UAE and have significant experience in delivering to and collaborating with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds. To find out more about my background, qualifications and experience, please visit my BIO page.

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PROGRAMMES AND WORKSHOPS

  • Balancing Act - Resilience

    The Balancing Act For Leaders

    Resilience Training for Executives: Achieve Success and Holistic Wealth by Learning how to Master Balance Across Life’s Key Dimensions.

  • Building Resilience for High-Performing Teams

    Equipping leaders with the skills and techniques to support teams in delivering excellence in challenging environments, empowering them with the tools and mindset to thrive and achieve unprecedented success.

  • Strategy to Life

    Strategy to Life: Leading for Profit

    This training course puts into every leader's hands an extremely practical and actionable approach to strategic planning and execution, bringing strategy to life at every level of business.

  • Coaching Skills for Professionals

    Coaching for impact: Skills for professional success. Designed for leaders and senior professionals who want to develop their own expertise, credibility and coaching skills, and businesses looking to extend their in-house coaching capacity. This 4-day programme is available with UK University Certification of Endorsement and/or CPD Certification 30 hrs/points on request.

  • Coaching for Organisations

    Empower leaders, elevate teams and drive organisational success through the power of coaching. Designed for leaders and senior professionals responsible for embedding coaching within their organisation. This 4-day programme is available with UK University Certification of Endorsement and/or CPD Certification 30 hrs/points on request.

  • Powerful Presentation Skills

    Do you have a proven strategy for success yet? Powerful presentation skills are the key to success across many roles in business. Train your butterflies to fly in formation and join me to learn how to speak and present with confidence, enhance your delivery and engage your audience to create the impact you desire!

  • Master of Formal Presentations

    Engage - Impress - Achieve! Take your skills to the next level and join me for a 2-day Master of Formal Presentations course. Here you’ll experience all that I provide in my Powerful Presentation Skills workshop and MORE!

  • Introduction to NLP for Skilled Communication

    Join me for an insightful and engaging 1-day introduction to the world of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Skilled Communication!

  • Mini-MBA

    Unlock Your Potential: A Mini-MBA for Maximum Impact. Delivered by academics who teach on MBA programmes across the UK, this 4-day programme is available with UK University Certification of Endorsement and/or CPD Certification 30 hrs/points on request.

  • High-Impact Sales Strategies

    Discover advanced techniques and proven methodologies specifically designed to elevate sales performance. This workshop is designed to empower sales professionals with the tools and techniques necessary to excel in their roles.

  • Managing Conflict and Negotiation

    To be successful, all leaders and managers must be able to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in ways that develop relationships, create value, and can be utilised cross-culturally.

  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence

    Do you lead, manage or influence others in your day-to-day activities? If you answered yes, then you will be managing and directing emotions. It’s time to take control of the process.

  • Creating Excellent Customer Service

    Your IP can grow your leads, sales and service, but it's your service that turns clients into customers and creates loyalty! Understand the commercial value of customer service and why it’s not just the first impressions that count!

“I am deeply grateful for the expert leadership and strategic counsel Sarah Brennand has provided in support of the progression and development of Black Onyx Academy. Her approach is calm, methodical and profoundly impactful. Sarah doesn’t simply offer insight, she guides you through a rigorous, structured process that helps you operate at your highest potential while maintaining balance and wellbeing. The frameworks and teachings from her coaching and book gave me the clarity and actionable strategy I needed to refine both my personal approach and our organisational direction.

Her ability to combine strategic depth with emotional intelligence and lived experience makes her an exceptional coach and advisor. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah to any leader or organisation seeking meaningful growth and lasting impact.”

Stefan Northfield, Academy Director., Black Onyx Academy

“Sarah has a remarkable talent for unravelling complex leadership challenges. What makes her coaching truly stand out is how she tailors each session. She doesn’t just address my immediate concerns; she helps to embed them within a longer and broader plan to support and direct my long-term development. Sarah’s outcome focussed approach has become an invaluable asset to both me and my business.”

Director, IT Solutions

“Through Sarah’s guidance I’ve not only honed my self-awareness but have developed the capacity to navigate complex HR and team dynamics with empathy and strategic acumen, leading to more cohesive collaborations and resilient decision-making in high-pressure situations.”

Founder and MD, Wealth Investment

“I connected with Sarah a few years ago through a recommendation. The impact of having a coach became clear as soon as I started to work with her! Sarah brings a unique perspective to discussions that I wouldn’t typically see on my own, thanks to her wealth of experience and knowledge. Her guidance has been invaluable to me.”

International Advisor, Healthcare

“I had the privilege of being trained by Sarah, an absolute expert in communication skills. Her insightful sessions have not only sharpened my ability to convey ideas effectively but also transformed the way I engage with others. Sarah’s expertise and engaging teaching style make her an exceptional communicator and trainer. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to enhance their communication skills.”

Headteacher, UK

“An amazing coach and mentor – just wish I could employ her in my business!”

Managing Director, Private Medical

“Sarah is genuinely interested in my development and invested in my success. She’s my trusted confidant who’s only focus is helping me to achieve”.

CEO, Commercial Sales

“I had the pleasure of attending a workshop delivered by Sarah on Emotional Intelligence for High Performing Leaders. It was a very enjoyable and interactive session from which I took high value. I am so much more self aware of my leadership style and the impact I have on others – as a result I have improved areas I wasn’t even aware I needed to, positively impacting the dynamics within my team. Sarah’s expertise on the areas of emotional intelligence and communication is unparalleled. I highly recommend Sarah to any organisation seeking to enhance personal or professional performance across their business or within their team”.

Head of Department , International Sales (Retail)

“Regular speed coaching with Sarah has made such a difference to my approach to life (both at work and at home). Our sessions and short and focussed so I easily fit them in my diary and hold myself account to delivering my ‘next steps’ each week. I have goals, actions and someone to talk to about them all who is objective and only interested in my success. It also means I can off-load in a safe space when I need to without so much moaning to my wife!”

Founder and MD, Retail

“Having Sarah as my mentor has added a huge amount of value to my entrepreneurial journey into self employment. Sarah has helped me to devise a sound business and marketing plan, helped with my branding, and is now working with me to define and refine my sales channels and techniques. I very much appreciate having the added layer of expertise to help with my launch and scale. Sarah is personable, humble and brings a wealth of expertise and insight, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an executive coach, mentor or trainer”.

Consultant, Marketing