Speaking
Sarah regularly speaks on a variety of subjects from leadership and ethics to gender issues, career development and wellbeing, including wellbeing in the context of palliative care. She also offers keynote and team-building speeches for groups that build on her own journey, with a focus on purpose-driven work, overcoming workplace challenges and achieving team cohesion and goals.
“There are people who have great empathy and compassion, and there are people who have great discipline and are rigorous in their thinking. Sarah François-Poncet is the rare individual who has both.”
-Erik Fromme, MD, MCR, FAAHPM
Palliative Care Physician, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
“She has a unique ability to connect with her audience, even on complex and difficult topics, and has a talent for simplifying complex concepts with empathy. Sarah is a compelling public speaker and has a natural ability to engage and motivate her audience. “
-CD, senior executive, New York.
“Sarah was thoughtful and well researched. Her presentation was thorough, methodical, and easy to understand. While she came in as the expert, she was also very open and fostered an environment that encouraged dialogue.”
-Stacey Irwin Downey
Associate Director, Serious Illness Care Program, Ariadne Labs
“Sarah provided an excellent and engaging presentation. She was warm and personable and shared her undeniable expertise in an approachable way that was relevant to our work.”
-Wendy Lennon
Assistant Vice President, Development, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
