Sarah is an award‑winning, ICA‑certified professional, best‑selling author, and internationally recognised speaker whose work sits at the intersection of compliance, education, and human transformation. With a first‑class LLM in Financial Regulation and Compliance and an LLB foundation, she has built a career that spans nearly two decades across three continents, shaping leaders, strengthening organisations, and redefining how professionals learn and grow.
Her international career across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East has seen her collaborate with policymakers, executives, and board members to build robust compliance frameworks and drive cultural change from within. Sarah brings a rare blend of global perspective, cultural intelligence, and human‑centred insight to every room she enters.
As the best‑selling author of Things University Doesn’t Teach You, she has sparked a movement of professionals seeking honest, practical guidance that bridges the gap between academic theory and real‑world success. She has shared stages with former presidents and  has worked with and delivered training, keynote speeches, and strategic guidance to a wide range of organisations, including JP Morgan, Bank of America, Coinbase, Deloitte, the University of Oxford, the University of Essex, Enterprise Nation, Digital Women, and Shufti.
Sarah’s speaking style blends regulatory rigour with the warmth of a natural storyteller. Audiences do not just listen; they lean in, reflect, and leave changed. Beyond the stage, she sits on multiple global boards, serves as a Trustee at the University of Essex, and is the Founder of Soft Skills School, a pioneering initiative built on the belief that technical knowledge alone is no longer enough. Her mission is simple: make communication, emotional intelligence, financial intelligence, adaptability, and leadership universally accessible.
A mentor to many and a collaborator at heart, Sarah is driven by one truth: knowledge, when made accessible and actionable, has the power to transform lives.
Recognised globally for excellence in compliance, education, and leadership
Internationally accredited in compliance and regulatory practice
In Financial Regulation an Compliance
wrote Things University Doesn’t Teach You and built a global professional movement
delivered talks across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East
including JP Morgan, Deloitte, Coinbase, Bank of America, University of Oxford, and more
featured on global stages with world leaders
shaping governance and long‑term strategy internationally
contributing to educational advancement and leadership development
Pioneering accessible human‑skills education
guiding professionals across industries and continents
deep expertise in talent evaluation and organisational culture
nearly two decades of international impact
earned at London Business School