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.