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Radiate. Coaching

I would highly recommend Sarah Farmer.

Sarah is knowledgable, has an excellent, adaptable coaching style, provides highly applicable content and creates a fun, engaging environment in which to learn.

I needed help to understand somethings I clearly didn't - and hiring managers clearly didn't either! I was runner up in job appointments too many times. I had enough of interview feedback around a slight preference in 'fit' for the other candidate and no practical explanation. I chanced upon Sarah.
So very many useful learnings overall, I came away with a whole suite of techniques and self awareness in how to create a really rich interaction - from first correspondence, to first meeting, to successful contract, and on into the workplace, including
- reading behavioural styles to adapt my own communications style for greater impact
- setting up every conversation for success and mutual benefit
- discerning and handling unspoken objections - diminish their impact
- removing personal saboteurs
Still practicing and polishing some of the techniques, I take forward a restored self belief, energy and practical methods to get the best from any interaction for both parties.....making the fine detailed changes to put me ahead of the competition. In tangible terms, its helped me expand my network rapidly, with an 80%+ response rate, knowing that my next role is going to be obtained through this route.
Thank you Sarah!

Sarah Voaden

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SPARK.

I now sleep like a log. I wake up with more energy as I’m no longer ‘weighed down’ by fear of failure and self-doubt. I have also managed to remove a lifelong fear which has been with me for years.

Managing Director

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Glow. Workshop, Radiate. Group

Sarah is a high-energy coach and presenter. Throughout the workshop she presented to my team she managed to keep the group involved and excited.

Her subject matter knowledge is exceptional and was consistently able to suggest and find solutions to challenging areas within the workshop.

We will definitely be working with Sarah in the future.


Jose de Almeida, Managing Director, SAACKE Combustion Services Ltd

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Radiate. Group

Sarah's sessions are full of useful information that can be tailored to each individual. She is personable, explains her points and doesn't confuse things with technical terminology.

Recruitment Consultant

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SPARK.

Sarah has been a changemaker in my world! Her approach (on the EAGLE program) to consciousness shifting and empowerment is one of awareness and holistic, she sees all sides of a situation.

Ruby Littlechild

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KeyNotes

Just this evening I had the pleasure of having Sarah come and talk to my clients about self-leadership and imposter syndrome

I loved every second of the talk from the information and awareness she provided

all the way through to her energy and personal story

I will certainly be looking into her book to build my knowledge of the topic which can further help my clients in their journey

She's a good egg 😁

Shaun Thompson

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SPARK.

The only way I can describe Sarah’s Eagle Development Programme is by saying that it is the perfect culmination of various leadership development courses, exec coaching, books and podcasts that I have consumed over the years. But, better!

Better because it is really clear and has given me practical and tangible ways and tools to work with to really understand how what I do, think, feel and behave will make a difference. And by focusing on what you desire and using a variety of methods to increase my emotional intelligence and understand others’ will bring greater success and joy in my life!

​Ultimately (The Eagle Programme) is making me a better leader and helping others around me to benefit too. Sarah is unbelievably good at what she does. I would, without hesitation, recommend that you check out her work. And if you want to unleash the real leader in you, then sign up to the programme, you will not regret it!

Sales Director, World line

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Radiate. Group

I've known Sarah for far longer than she'd care to admit, I worked with her in two big companies and then brought her in to lead training and development for a smaller company, and then most recently she has been coaching two of my team in her consultancy.

The change in those individuals has been marked and has made a real difference to them as whole people as well as in their working lives. The difference is that they have let go of those things holding them back, and it's great to see, and I feel smug for being smart enough to see it and set Sarah on them.

Stephen Shaw, Commercial Lead, Bayer Pharmaceuticals

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SPARK.

Sarah was recommended to me by a colleague and since meeting her, she has undoubtedly made a huge impact on not only my career but my personal relationships too.

Her coaching style is nothing like I have experienced before whereby you immediately develop a friendship and rapport.

My confidence as a leader has grown tenfold since meeting Sarah and I would highly recommend her to anybody looking for an executive coach.

Andy Scott, Head of HR

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Radiate. Group

I have known Sarah for over 5 years now, first meeting her when she delivered some councilor coaching for me for my management team and their reports. Her depth of coaching knowledge, true desire and dedication - committed to all in attendance, demonstrated to me her exceptional knowledge and believe in what she was coaching. The outcome of such meant that every single attendee came away from the sessions with newfound skills and a personal development plan.

2019/21 I embraced the opportunity to further work with Sarah to help develop our management team and the Account Managers reporting to them. We recognized the importance to change our approach and supporting of our customers during the initial stages of the Covid pandemic – this was new to us all. Through meticulous planning, discovery and understanding of the challenges we faced, Sarah came up with a program of coaching that allowed us to differentiate ourselves from the competition. Through various coaching styles, embedding the message through the Senior Directors through to each and every individual with executive training, virtual training and how to work with our business partners, group leadership and personal development programs.

Sarah is in an incredible communicator, and embeds trust, and reassurance. She helped us all refocus on what was important for each other and our customers. Her ability to tailor specific coaching to individuals really did make a difference.

I would highly recommend Sarah to any company that wants to develop its business and wants to invest in its people. Sarah has over the last few years really strengthen our corporate position and helped to develop our excellent team of employees.

Gary Sewell

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Glow. Workshop

Having met Sarah via LinkedIn several months ago, we got talking about the impending changes for my team, in part sparked by my imminent retirement and also wider changes to the Group model in which we work.

Sarah led a change workshop in person last week and I cannot thank Sarah enough for providing myself and the team with a great afternoon session on how to embrace and manage both our individual and collective response to change.
The workshop provided us all with real insight into the change process and how we all can react to this in different ways and the resultant impact on performance and fulfilment as a consequence…..it was also a really fun session I hasten to add.

If you are going through a change process in your organisation I would highly recommend talking to Sarah about how she may be able to help you.

Ian Lurckock

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Glow. Workshop

Excellently delivered, I wish we’d had a full day!

Workshop attendee

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Glow. Workshop

Very effectively delivered engaging the whole room in meaningful activities. Interactive group reviews - thank you for a great day

Workshop attendee

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Radiate. Coaching, SPARK.

I've been working with Sarah for a few months on the EAGLE program. One thing I would say is this program is not a training course, it’s a personal learning development journey.
Sarah gently coaches me in the direction that works best for me while staying within the time frame of the program. The program is very rewarding and is helping me to reach my full potential. I feel the program isn’t limited to a one-size-fits-all all, although there is a clear framework that is easily adapted to the person taking the program.

I would say that to get the best out of Sarah and the program. you need to be ready to grow, be pushed to uncomfortable places and be ready for how amazing it feels once the highs happen more often than the lows.
I can’t thank my Managing Director enough for encouraging me to take this program and to Sarah who has been my coach, my listener, my guidance, a person of support and most importantly a bubbly burst of energy at every single session. I believe Sarah will be one of many amazing females in my life going forward.

Kelly Nicholls

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KeyNotes

I recently worked with Sarah, and when I say ‘worked’ I mean, she bailed me out last minute by stepping in and delivering a wonderfully insightful session to my women’s employee network group (MaxWomen) on Imposter Syndrome. Sarah gave us so much food for thought, but also the motivation to go out there and talk to our wider teams and not be afraid to be honest, open and raw about our experiences. Sarah has also helped me personally through individual coaching to overcome my recent bout of procrastination, to explore the art of the possible, and to believe that I can achieve the very high standards I set myself.

I believe that the world points you to the places you should be, and to the people you should be with, Sarah came to my rescue and I am forever grateful that the world placed us together.

I cannot wait to do more work with Sarah in the future and highly recommend that any aspiring professionals, businesses or regular Joe’s that just need a nudge in the right direction, get in touch with Sarah and let her guide you to your path.

Gill Hampsey

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Glow. Workshop

Loved the pace and energy of Sarah. I really enjoyed how enthusiastic & high-energy Sarah was in the delivery of the program. I especially loved her passion for neuroplasticity and the brain as I find this fascinating.

Workshop attendee

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KeyNotes

Sarah delivered a fantastic webinar to our Women Returners Professional Network about the impact of Imposter Syndrome, helping to normalise this mindset saboteur and sharing practical tips on how to take control of it.

The subject really resonated with our audience and we had fantastic levels of engagement throughout, as well as great feedback at the end. Sarah is a highly engaging and empathetic speaker who I’d thoroughly recommend, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Karen Danker

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Radiate. Group


It's easy to forget the impact Sarah has (and continues to have) on you before, during and forever in the future!

She makes you believe it's all you.

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SPARK.

Sarah is a inspiring, passionate and talented coach.

She has brilliant people skills and an astute mind. She gets to the heart of leadership issues and provides first class support and understanding.

Her care shines through in everything she does from her 1:1 coaching, Eagle program, live lunchtime sessions or her LinkedIn posts and updates.

If you are a leader in need of support I highly recommend Sarah and her critical thinking, strategic approach and her wonderful down to earth earth manner.

She provides great insight, support and keeps you smiling. It is an absolute pleasure to work with her.

Clare Eason

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Radiate. Coaching

It has been a joy working with Sarah! We worked together on communication versatility, something Sarah is so good at coaching because she lives it. Before we even started our coaching, Sarah invested time into getting to know me and what I wanted from our work together. Sarah is observant and insightful with a genuine interest that made each session a pleasure and growth opportunity. I am a lifelong learner and we hit it off from the start with some shared interests. I have learned so much from Sarah, will continue to embrace and refine my use of it, and look forward to the opportunity to work with her more in the future.

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1:1 Exec Coaching, Glow. Workshop

The changes I have witnessed and measured in direct contribution, from people who have been under Sarah's one-to-one coaching have been transformative for individuals, whilst her team workshops - In particular Leading and Managing Change, have left a permanent mark in terms of behaviours, language, engagement and implementable practices and methods. The energy, drive and support she brings in bucketloads, can't help but give everyone a lift in belief and self-motivation. All delivered with her trademark smile and enthusiasm!
You don't need to have a problem or an issue. If you want to just inject some extra brake horsepower into your organisation, give her a call. Like me, you will be glad you did!

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SPARK.

The EAGLE Development programme ( SPARK.) improved & changed my life!

Before starting I thought I was coping & getting through life. However through the programme I was able to identify that I was highly impacted by imposter syndrome, it was getting in the way of every aspect of my life and I didn't realise.

Working through the programme I increased my self-confidence by 50%, I am socially active again, been offered jobs, travelling & doing the things I want to do. I have broken free from the shackles of self-doubt as a result I also spend less time procrastinating.

I am more comfortable getting & giving feedback, so I also know it is not just me who has noticed the changes either.
I would highly recommend it!

CRM Manager, Team Lead

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Glow. Workshop

Loved the pace and energy of Sarah.I really enjoyed how enthusiastic/high energy Sarah was in delivery of the program. I especially loved her passion for neuroplasticity and the brain as I find this fascinating.

Business Development Director

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KeyNotes

Sarah was recommended by a colleague and having spoken with her I became confident in her knowledge to run an event on Imposter Syndrome for our business community.

Sarah’s style is highly engaging and informative, which enables the audience to understand Imposter syndrome, including stepping the audience through the tools to manage this and answering questions throughout the session.

The response from the audience was outstanding, with great interaction on the day. I have also been approached my several colleagues after the event, stating how useful + insightful they found the event.

Tracey Lawrence-Hogan

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1:1 Exec Coaching

I have known and worked with Sarah on a number of occasions now, so it's about time I shared some public recognition of the great work she has done.

The start point with Sarah is always the reality check, personal and situational assessments, when done correctly are the foundation for any improvement journey, but she takes this a step further and really hits the "Why" of any start point. That self-reflection for a person or business can be painful or at least uncomfortable, and Sarah makes no bones or excuses about getting to the heart of any issues. Sarah is no blunt instrument though, her engaging and positive personality does make the process more effective, in that her style makes teams want to bare their soul, with objectivity and honesty.

Once engaged, she is a force of nature with accountability and action, forming key areas of her impact activities. Her tools and methods inspire a people interaction, which is team-centered, leadership-focused, and results-orientated.

Alan Dunbar

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KeyNotes

Sarah is an incredible and inspiring speaker. Her passion, enthusiasm and expertise shines through.

Sarah delivered an Imposter Syndrome webinar to over 100 people and captivated the audience immediately. Sarah provided an interactive forum that enabled engagement across the group right from the outset. This enabled people to feel they could be really honest about their experiences. Not an easy feat with such a large group.

The information Sarah shared sparked a lot of conversation during and after the webinar, it really opened our eyes to appreciate how many people struggle on a day to day basis and prompted us to explore how we could support each other more. The success of the session was evidenced by the significant appetite for further engagement.

Sarah is so down to earth and supportive, she is absolutely brilliant at asking the killer questions that help you get to the heart of the matter.

I can't recommend her highly enough, thank you Sarah!

Rowana Connell

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1:1 Exec Coaching

I am incredibly glad that I found Sarah; what she does is amazing! I've enjoyed 6 coaching sessions with her over the last few months and to say they've been transformative would be an understatement.

Sarah has a great coaching style - the knowledge she imparts is delivered clearly; she is relaxed, organised and dedicated to helping you. Her expertise and knowledge on mindset and communication are incredible and I very much valued our discussions, which I found to be insightful and encouraging.

If you are thinking about working with Sarah, I can say that it was one of the best decisions I've made. Thank you, Sarah!

Director, Independent Fire Engineer

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1:1 Exec Coaching

Coaching with Sarah has been one of the best, if not THE best personal development experience I've had in my career so far. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Thanks Sarah!

Tom Hallett, MD Excel, Communications

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SPARK.

I worked with Sarah on her Eagle (SPARK) programme at a time when I was dealing with a particularly challenging interim assignment. Even before getting into the programme she made herself available to listen and provide practical advice and guidance - which was very helpful. This continued through the programme where she was both challenging and supportive, always very open about her own experiences. I would highly recommend Sarah and hope our paths will cross again.

Anthony Barker

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SPARK., 1:1 Exec Coaching

Sarah is a brilliant coach, and now a good friend. I first sought Sarah's guidance in 2020. She helped me see through the mist to gain clarity.

​More recently, I completed Sarah's EAGLE (SPARK) Leadership Development programme. There have been quite a few a-ha! moments, which have really helped me take action. I am bolder and make brave decisions with my "Abundance" mindset. I feel like it's all coming together.

I am leading the life I want to live, and leading teams by embracing my values - Joy, Creativity and Generosity - so that everyone benefits. It's joyful. Work with Sarah, you won't regret it.

Brighten your leadership.

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