Sarah Furness

After graduating from Cambridge University, Sarah Furness pursued a career in the Royal Air Force, becoming the first female RAF helicopter pilot to fly and lead UK Special Forces missions in Iraq. As a Squadron Leader, she led operational combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Furness's experiences in high-pressure environments led her to appreciate the significant role of resilience and performance under pressure, which she discovered are not instinctive but can be developed for exceptional performance.

Furness is not only a former combat helicopter pilot but also an accomplished executive coach and mindfulness expert. She is the founder of Well Be It, a company dedicated to advancing women's careers. Her speaking engagements focus on themes of leadership, peak performance, and resilience, drawing from her extensive military background and coaching expertise.

She is the #1 best-selling author of "Fly Higher: Train Your Mind to Feel as Strong as You Look." Her book and her training techniques, which are supported by science and proven in combat, provide valuable insights into mental training. Furness uses personal narratives from her action-packed career to share lessons on leadership and overcoming adversity. With certifications as a mindfulness coach, cognitive behavioral therapist, and human factors facilitator, she continues to impact diverse audiences through her work and publications.