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For business leaders, staff and students. Disruptive technology, AI, machine learning and for some an uncertain future has caused many symptoms of fear!  Teaching a higher level of emotionally intelligent thinking, beliefs and hehaviours can ofset detrmental thought processes meaning a sense of certainty, control and empowerment returns.

EQ (Emotional Quotient) is recognising & managing relationships you have with others & yourself. In business leadership IQ is well established. The significance of EQ is a key component of both great leadership & sustainable business results, yet not as well understood in organisations. "When navigating change we enter the space of transition. I will teach & guide your leaders. With expertise we'll unpack, navigate & conquer the change you want!"

Why business engage Sarah: "Sarah very succinctly teaches us about EQ models, which we can use practically and straightaway. Sarah's story telling helps bring EQ to life and makes it understandable to anyone listening. I highly recommend Sarah if you want to enhance the effectiveness of any leader in your organisation" Toby Mildon, Project Manager (Business) BBC

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In 2014 Sarah was awarded Fellow of the PSA (London) and member of the Year 2013

Sarah has a natural ability to effectively communicate using a broad range of skills. She leads by example, tackling new & challenging projects with confidence and agility. Her presentation & TV skills are highly polished; balancing authority with skilled facilitation – ideal for running anything from meetings, heading up teams to leading & inspiring a conference environment. Sarah works hard, is responsive and has a naturally caring nature whilst maintaining focus on getting the job done.

TV & Media

• TV Training – Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire
• Business Development Manager @Latest TV Brighton Jan 2019 - 
• Business TV 'Business Sense EQ': filmed at Pinewood Studios
• Presenter and News Reader – 87.7 FM  (researched and wrote the daily news & sport)
• Over 200 video's on YouTube
• Many published articles covering business and education
• Key public speaking gigs

Education & Marketing:

• Martin & Co: as a team of 3 we won Rightmove letting agent of the year 2005
• Link to  'Education' webpage:http://www.sarahhopwood.com/education-guest-speaker/
• Former Head of Pre-prep Music: Sompting Abbotts (also taught Nursery) 1998 – 2004
• Delivered Mindshop Excellence Business 1 week Programmes in Schools (state and private)
• Young Enterprise Days (have delivered 2 years running Brighton & Hove High School 
• YECompany Programme with  Lancing College – winning Best Branding
• Launched Shoreham College Business Forum – introducing students to networking bringing in Sally Gunnell, Tim Loughton MP and Martin Perry (designed Amex Stadium) to co-present with me and inspire the students
• For the last 6 years I have run annual Work Experience 2.5 hour workshops preparing Shoreham College Year 10's for their week in business
• As a Business Consultant I have taught marketing. I have my own TV studio, 4.5k connections on LinkedIN, author and over 250 video's on YouTube
• Special needs children: spent 2 terms f/t volunteering @Highdown School, Worthing – 
• SIFE University of Sussex – facilitator for University Business Enterprise Scheme. 
• 'Dragon' –  participating in Dragon's Den at Brighton University
• Shoreham Academy – put 4 students into a business training them in problem-solving tools. The Directors gave them a problem and a week later they presented their findings to senior members of school, parents and Business Directors.

Notable speaking events:

2018/2019: Olympia London, International Conference 'How to Increase your level of influence' 

2016: Master of Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker: Women in Leadership Global Summit (Berlin)

2015: Master of Ceremonies: Women in Business (London Excel)

2015: EQ Keynote Conference Speaker: Australia House, London

2014: Master of Ceremonies: Brighton City College 'City Achiever's' Annual Awards

2014: Master of Ceremonies: The Argus Youth in Action Awards (Amex & Albion Stadium)

2014: Awarded Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association

Regularly invited to attend monthly debates in the House of Lords

Guest Cruise Speaker: Fred Olsen & Saga                                                                                             

Key publications & experience: 

• Global Magazine writing about Emotional Intelligence: Ethical Boardroom:
  • Trust Beyond the Boardroom double page spread 
  • Courtroom to Boardroom double page spread 
  • Had a regular column writing about Business Ethics & EQ: Platinum Business Magazine:
  • The Red Arrows: interviews with Sir Christopher Coville, Brian Hoskins & Andy Wyatt
  • 77 x A4 portfolio of published articles and transcriptions 'Leadership is for Everyone'
  • Chaired gdb: 'Talent of Tomorrow' (John Peel OBE on committee)
  • Chairman of 'Rockinghorse' children's charity: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
  • Business Manager: Pilgrims Friend Society 5 month project passing CQC inspection
  • Head of Performance – ALC Global Health (working with Sarah Jewell MBE)
  • TV: Executive Producer & TV Presenter "Family, Faith and Fun …the happiness debate" broadcast on Latest TV (Channel 7) 6.30pm every Sunday - now in Year 4
  • 'Trinity Voice' worship band: founder
  • Shoreham College Business Forum: co-presented with Sally Gunnell OBE, Tim Loughton MP & Martin Perry (who designed the Albion Amex Stadium).
  • Young Enterprise Business Advisor 2009 11: Consultant for Lancing College - winning 'YE Best Branding' 2011

Expertise: 

• All teaching is selling
• Full training in Mindshop: Business problem‐solving tools and processes 
• Professional Speakers Association: awarded Fellow of the in 2014 & won London 'Member of the year' 2013
• Diploma: NLP (Neuro‐Linguistic Programming)
• Diploma: Pre‐School Practice (NVQ L3)
• 2 year's Christian training: Bishop's Certificate
• Advanced television training: Pinewood Studios
• Radio presenting intensive training & running her own annual show: New Wine 87.7 FM
• Fully trained district nurse
• Keyboard player in Worship Band: Shoreham Baptist Church
• Former Church Warden: Church of the Good Shepherd, Shoreham Beach 
• Sang 2012: Royal Pageant on the River Thames 'Jubilant Commonwealth Choir'
• 3 consecutive years: joined Royal Albert Hall main choir recording BBC's 'Big Sing'
• Brighton Festival Chorus: sang and toured with them for 3 years

Additional Volunteering:

Hairdressing: Self-taught cutting for family & friends. Cut over 150 cuts in one year raising funds for charity – includes linking with St Peter's Church working with the homeless.

Fine dining experiences:

Fleur de Lys - The Carlton Club, The Freemasonry HQ London & New Scotland Yard; Princes Trust - Royal Garden Party; Wiston House - Carol Service & Banquet, QE2 – Black Tie.

Chairman of Rockinghorse Children's Charity:

http://www.sarahhopwood.com/former-chairman-rockinghorse-childrens-charity

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