MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING | MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS | BUSINESS SPEAKERS | AUSTRALIAN SPEAKERS | INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS | WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP | RESILIENCE SPEAKERS | HIGH PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS | AI & INNOVATION SPEAKERS | LEADERSHIP SPEAKERS
Sarah Laurie
Best-Selling Author, Health Tech Founder & Speaker on the Future of Work
Sarah Laurie is one of New Zealand's most established voices on people capability and the future of work — a best-selling author of four books, health tech founder and sought-after speaker who has spent more than 15 years helping people and organisations understand the brilliance of human physiology, and how we can use it to work better and live happier.
Who is Sarah Laurie?
As technology rapidly transforms the workplace, Sarah is leading a new conversation about the extraordinary capability that exists within each of us. Her work brings together science, technology and practical strategies to inform new ways of living and working amid the growing pressures of the modern world.
Founder of the workplace health platform Take a Breath, Sarah has worked alongside neuroscientists, physicians and psychologists in New Zealand and the United States to translate neuroscience into practical strategies that anyone can use. Her work has been adopted by organisations including Xero, Spark, Kiwibank, Mainfreight, Chorus, The Warehouse Group, ANZ, Vector and Icebreaker, helping thousands of people improve their health, happiness and capability.
Sarah's presentations leave people inspired by what they are capable of and equipped with practical tools they can begin using the moment they leave the room.
Career Highlights
Best-selling author of four books, with a fifth currently in development
Founder of Take a Breath, a workplace health platform used by leading organisations across New Zealand
Creator of Take a Breath Week — a nationwide activation focused on the science of breathing and health
15 years' experience speaking to organisations, conferences and leadership teams
Worked with Xero, Spark, Kiwibank, Mainfreight, The Warehouse Group, ANZ, Chorus, Vector and Icebreaker
National media contributor across television, radio and print in New Zealand and Australia
Key Speaking Themes
Health and performance in the modern workplace
Stress, overwhelm, anxiety and burnout
Navigating change and uncertainty
Building healthier, happier teams
The future of work
Artificial intelligence and human potential
What Your Audience Will Gain
Sarah combines science, practical strategies and real-world experience to help audiences better understand themselves, navigate the pressures of modern work and unlock higher levels of performance. People leave inspired by what's possible, with practical tools they can apply immediately in both work and life.
Ideal For
Leadership conferences and off-sites
Business and industry events
Future of Work and AI conferences
HR and People & Culture events
Executive forums
Health and workplace conferences
Wellness retreats and events
Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Laurie
What does Sarah Laurie speak about? Health and performance in the modern workplace, stress and burnout, the future of work, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping human potential.
Where is Sarah Laurie based? Sarah is based in Auckland and travels nationally and internationally for engagements.
What is Sarah Laurie best known for? Her four best-selling books, her workplace health platform Take a Breath, and her long-running work with major New Zealand organisations on health, capability and performance.
Is Sarah Laurie suitable for corporate audiences? Yes. Sarah works extensively with corporate, government and professional services organisations.
Can Sarah deliver workshops as well as keynotes? Yes. Sarah offers keynotes, workshops, in-house programmes and digital learning through Take a Breath.
Is Sarah Laurie available for international events? Yes. Sarah is regularly booked for events in Australia and beyond and is available for offshore engagements.
Testimonials
"Sarah’s work has been invaluable. It has stimulated internal discussion and change about how to best integrate wellness and capability into our culture."
- Vector NZ
"Sarah is a breath of fresh air. Her engaging style not only helped us WANT to implement her strategies, but also made it clear HOW to."
- ANZ Bank
"Sarah’s event has had a lasting impact on our team and their approach to improving personal wellness and productivity at work."
- Bank of New Zealand
"Sarah is an inspiring speaker with a natural energy. She has the ability to both gain the attention of the audience and put them at ease. The feedback from our delegates is always fantastic. Sarah is also a delight to work with behind the scenes and her professionalism is faultless."
- Think Tank Media
"Sarah provided inspiring and evidence-based insights, which helped our team better understand how to create a healthy, high-performance workstyle."
- Air New Zealand
"Dear Sarah, I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your outstanding presentation at our Nurses Day event. Your insights and expertise truly resonated with our team and contributed greatly to the success of the day. We have received fantastic feedback from many of our nurses, who found your talk both informative and inspiring. Your ability to engage with the audience and provide meaningful takeaways left a lasting impression, and we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort you dedicated to making this event special. Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution. We deeply appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of working together again in the future."
- Mags Butler - Senior Clinical Support Specialist