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Sarah J. Ennor
Speaker, Founder of Growth Counsel
Popular talks
- Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the “neurotypical” brain but were afraid to ask.
- Performance anxiety to high performance
- Employees are just clients that you pay.
- Brought to you by the Letter F: fixing frustrating feedback
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Talks
Popular talks by Sarah J. Ennor
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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the “neurotypical” brain but were afraid to ask.
Would it surprise you to know that at least 70% of the population may not be neurodivergent at all? And that’s just the percentage we know about! This group is often referred to as “neurotypical” because their brains only allow them to relate to time, show empathy, manage their emotions,…
Would it surprise you to know that at least 70% of the population may not be neurodivergent at all? And that’s just the percentage we know about!
This group is often referred to as “neurotypical” because their brains only allow them to relate to time, show empathy, manage their emotions, and organize their lives like most other people. They may be held back from taking risks, thinking of wildly creative ideas, or even following their noses to the most unique conclusions. ADHDers have much to learn about this dominant brain type so we can support them at work and foster belonging.
Make curiosity (and humour?) the gateway to stronger relationships in the workplace
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Performance anxiety to high performance
We’ve all walked into a performance review yearning for firm direction. How often have we left with nothing but vague hints? That’s the curse of subjective feedback. It’s confusing, not clear. Feels personal instead of helpful. Giving actionable feedback is a skill. It takes practice, especially when we are busy,…
We’ve all walked into a performance review yearning for firm direction. How often have we left with nothing but vague hints? That’s the curse of subjective feedback. It’s confusing, not clear. Feels personal instead of helpful.
Giving actionable feedback is a skill. It takes practice, especially when we are busy, frustrated, or the stakes are high. Plus, it’s always a two-way street.
Why not transform performance reviews into the perfect inclusion tool – leaving everyone satisfied? Learn to give (and get) actionable feedback using simple tools that support everyone who’s different!
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Employees are just clients that you pay.
It’s easy to see the employment relationship as a one-way street. We’re taught to presume a power imbalance, usually with employers on top. Employees work best when they feel supported and confident. What if we could stop the see-saw of supply and demand by mirroring the client journey with our…
It’s easy to see the employment relationship as a one-way street. We’re taught to presume a power imbalance, usually with employers on top.
Employees work best when they feel supported and confident. What if we could stop the see-saw of supply and demand by mirroring the client journey with our staff? Ask not how to manage employees for maximum profitability. Ask instead: “What am I prepared to do to ensure my workforce thrives?”
Lead candidates from attracted, to closed, then nurture them so they become evangelists! Profits will follow and everybody wins!
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Brought to you by the Letter F: fixing frustrating feedback
Formal reviews feel burdensome when we’re full-out. But folks with ADHD can falter without a formula to follow. Having difficult conversations is, well, fraught! Reviewees fancy flattery – yet fear failure, fretful we’re frauds. Reviewers face firm pressures and may flail for empathy when fixated on flustering flaws. It’s easy…
Formal reviews feel burdensome when we’re full-out. But folks with ADHD can falter without a formula to follow.
Having difficult conversations is, well, fraught! Reviewees fancy flattery – yet fear failure, fretful we’re frauds. Reviewers face firm pressures and may flail for empathy when fixated on flustering flaws. It’s easy for everyone to fall back on frank, fast, and flimsy. But fuzzy feedback is futile! It fuels friction rather than fixing it.
Does your framework fulfill its function? Fix it by first framing and fact-finding, then field testing and finessing for fully actionable and inclusive feedback!
(This talk is brought to you by the letter F.)
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What Aussie Rules taught me about leadership.
Coaching a winning team doesn’t end after selection. Leading humans is more than sitting back and watching your skilled players score. You’ll be juggling egos, energy levels, and the occasional dust-up. From the overconfident rookie to the quiet star, everyone is trying their best. Great leaders don’t force uniformity. They…
Coaching a winning team doesn’t end after selection. Leading humans is more than sitting back and watching your skilled players score. You’ll be juggling egos, energy levels, and the occasional dust-up. From the overconfident rookie to the quiet star, everyone is trying their best. Great leaders don’t force uniformity. They build trust, embrace and adapt to difference, and offer support.
Willing to switch up the game plan and transform your team so it can’t lose? Keep your eye on the prize (er…outcomes) and get curious about each player’s unique strengths. You’ll uncover surprising talents hiding in plain sight. Plus, never forget you’re on the team too!
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Neuroinclusion 101: ADHD in the workplace.
ADHD is often stigmatized as an excuse for laziness and misbehaviour. Yet high perforamnce workplaces often attract people with ADHD. Maybe ADHD isn’t what we think! Every person with ADHD experiences different symptoms and strengths. Many rely on the support of others to thrive at work. What makes a high…
ADHD is often stigmatized as an excuse for laziness and misbehaviour. Yet high perforamnce workplaces often attract people with ADHD. Maybe ADHD isn’t what we think!
Every person with ADHD experiences different symptoms and strengths. Many rely on the support of others to thrive at work. What makes a high performance workplace so attractive to the ADHD brain? How and why might the positive and negative traits of ADHD show up at work? What role can folks without ADHD play in unlocking their colleagues’ potential? How can we support ourselves?
When we cultivate a neurodiverse workforce, the unique blend of strengths and skills can generate impressive results. Just like every role contributes to a profitable and efficient workplace, so too does every thinking style!
Biography
About Sarah J. Ennor
Sarah Ennor makes ADHD human and profitable.
Sarah’s always been a bold, unique personality with plenty of confidence and presence. As a securities lawyer in a corporate setting, she felt pressure to “fit in.” Praised for her technical skill, managers viewed her personality as too confident, too ambitious – just too much!
An adult diagnosis of ADHD opened Sarah’s eyes. She is energetic, ambitious, and fearless for a reason! She can also see how she could have been more self-aware, helping her employer to support her unique traits. Her work, life, and international athletic career in Aussie Rules Football were all helped and hindered by her ADHD.
Using her unfolding story (+humour), Sarah brings the human experience of ADHD in the workplace to life. She argues we get better decisions, service, & outcomes when we seek to understand, accept, and work WITH difference – of any kind! We also get more belonging, retention, clients…and profit!
Sarah gives your boards, leaders, employees, clients, and conference attendees a deeper understanding of what ADHD is and how it shows up at work. They’ll look at ADHD brains and behaviours through a whole new lens. Everyone leaves with actionable next steps, concrete strategies, and practical resources. She highlights the positives of ADHD – the creativity, curiosity, and energy that make us an asset to any team. Get the best results as a team with simple tools to support yourself and your colleagues.
She has practiced law since 2007. Sarah articled at Gowlings and held progressively senior in-house roles at Scotiabank and Bank of Montreal. She moved into sole practice in 2017 and is the founder of Growth Counsel. Fun fact: Sarah is a world champion in Australian Football and represented Canada from 2011-2020.
Testimonials
What clients say about Sarah J. Ennor
"Thanks Sarah! I am a fan of the Sarah Show. ... I will be sure to pass your name and information on to others in my network. You have a powerful voice, an important message, and I can now say from experience that you have the ability to tell stories that challenge and transform people for the better."
"Sarah Ennor delivered an incredibly powerful presentation to the Rotary Club of Kingston, transforming the stigma surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence. Her vulnerability and personal stories deeply connected with the audience, making it one of the most moving presentations our club has experienced. It resonated with me profoundly and helped to even clarify aspects of my own life."
"Unforgettable. Smart. Energetic. Creative. Collaborative. Ethical. Able to see both forest and trees. Enterprising. An ideas generator. And fun. Not what I expected of a lawyer and financial professional, but exactly what you get with Sarah Ennor. I met Sarah to brainstorm, develop a presentation, and deliver a continuing education course on possibly one of the driest topics on earth – Sarah kept the audience engaged, talking, and learning. She brings her knowledge of business, the law, personal experience, and passion to everything she does, and can do anything she sets her mind to. Sarah’s just the person you or your company or peers need once you’ve realized that continuing to do what you’ve always done, and thinking the way you have always thought, won’t give you more satisfaction or lead you to new heights. Sarah will offer you the options you need."
"Somehow Sarah brought compliance to life for our national advisor network. She instinctively understood the audience's priorities. Her presentations focussed on enhancing the customer experience to support sales, rather than lecturing on regulatory changes. Sarah was a thoughtful business partner, easy to work with, and entertaining and engaging on stage. She adapted to each of our thirteen markets, and was a seamless addition to the roadshow team. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."
"Sarah is very down to earth and shared personal anecdotes with us, making the session very relatable for those of us in the legal field!"
"I liked how Sarah's talk engaged with questions about what ADHD is and what obstacles it presents for people. I found this discussion made the talk helpful and accessible for me as a person who doesn't have ADHD (or at least doesn't have a formal diagnosis). I also liked how she engaged with the question of how to balance 'personal accountability' with the need to make systemic change."
"Somehow Sarah brought compliance to life for our national advisor network. She instinctively understood the audience's priorities. Her presentations focussed on enhancing the customer experience to support sales, rather than lecturing on regulatory changes. Sarah was a thoughtful business partner, easy to work with, and entertaining and engaging on stage. She adapted to each of our thirteen markets, and was a seamless addition to the roadshow team. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."
"Unforgettable. Smart. Energetic. Creative. Collaborative. Ethical. Able to see both forest and trees. Enterprising. An ideas generator. And fun. Not what I expected of a lawyer and financial professional, but exactly what you get with Sarah Ennor. I met Sarah to brainstorm, develop a presentation, and deliver a continuing education course on possibly one of the driest topics on earth – Sarah kept the audience engaged, talking, and learning. She brings her knowledge of business, the law, personal experience, and passion to everything she does, and can do anything she sets her mind to. Sarah’s just the person you or your company or peers need once you’ve realized that continuing to do what you’ve always done, and thinking the way you have always thought, won’t give you more satisfaction or lead you to new heights. Sarah will offer you the options you need."
"Sarah Ennor delivered an incredibly powerful presentation to the Rotary Club of Kingston, transforming the stigma surrounding ADHD and neurodivergence. Her vulnerability and personal stories deeply connected with the audience, making it one of the most moving presentations our club has experienced. It resonated with me profoundly and helped to even clarify aspects of my own life."
"Sarah is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer who is well versed in Canada’s investment fund, registration and regulatory requirements. She is also a really good public speaker and was a pleasure to work with at a previous registration conduct and compliance conference."
How to book Sarah J. Ennor
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Sarah J. Ennor for a keynote speech?
You can book Sarah J. Ennor through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sarah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Sarah J. Ennor's speaking fees?
Sarah J. Ennor's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sarah tailored to your event.
What topics does Sarah J. Ennor speak about?
Sarah J. Ennor speaks on Communication, Organisation, Performance, Teamwork, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sarah to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Sarah J. Ennor available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Sarah J. Ennor for events worldwide, subject to Sarah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Sarah J. Ennor deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sarah J. Ennor is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Sarah J. Ennor?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sarah can accommodate.
Can Sarah J. Ennor tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sarah J. Ennor on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sarah can offer.
What languages does Sarah J. Ennor present in?
Sarah J. Ennor delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Sarah J. Ennor a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Sarah J. Ennor's areas of expertise include Communication, Organisation, Performance, Teamwork, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Sarah's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Sarah J. Ennor speak at?
Sarah J. Ennor can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Organisation, Performance, Teamwork, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Sarah's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Sarah J. Ennor offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sarah J. Ennor is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Sarah J. Ennor?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sarah J. Ennor, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sarah's current availability for your dates.
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