Sara Ross is a leadership and workplace expert sought after by organizations like Microsoft, Deloitte, and PepsiCo. Her LeadFULL™ framework is a vitality-powering, human-centered approach to leadership excellence, designed to meet the increasing complexity of the business world. Known for her trademark energy and status-quo-challenging style, Sara embodies her title of Chief Vitality Officer, seeking to reignite a sense of aliveness in the workplace. She was named a 2023 Woman of Influence by SUCCESS magazine and recognized among the Top 30 Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus for 2026 and 2025.
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Sara is the Founder and Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, a leadership research firm. With nearly two decades of experience, she integrates behavioral sciences into her work with leaders. Her pioneering multi-year study on workplace vitality and sustainable high performance formed the foundation of her bestselling book, ‘Dear Work, Something Has to Change’. Before BrainAmped, Sara served as Vice President and Global Head of Leadership Development at a global organizational training company, where she developed award-winning leadership programs. She holds a Master of Science (MSc.) and multiple certifications in executive coaching and language & behavioral profiling.
Sara Ross delivers inspiring and interactive keynotes, customized for different themes and expandable into breakout sessions and workshops. Attendees gain practical strategies and innovative perspectives to improve leadership, vitality, and sustainable performance, enabling them to apply what they’ve learned both at work and in their personal lives.
Sara Ross reveals the integration of emotional intelligence and energy intelligence to expand leadership capacity from the inside out. Attendees will learn to cultivate trust, multiply talent, and empower cultures where results matter and people feel valued.
FULL EXCELLENCE: Activating the Three Vital Forces that Elevate Leadership and Collectively Bring Out the Best in Others
Sara Ross focuses on accountability, empathy, and empowerment. In a world of complexity, Sara provides clarity, transforming how leaders approach and elevate their roles with instantly applicable tools to drive vitality-fueling success that benefits everyone—from team members with a ripple effect out to customers and beyond.
Sara shares how operating from the Vitality State transforms resilience from a reactive tactic to a proactive practice. From here, stress is converted to a strength that reveals purpose, uncertainty becomes a gateway to innovation, and resistance shifts into a catalyst for energizing, momentum-creating growth.
Sara Ross offers mindset shifts and science-backed strategies to help people bring their best, most vitality-fueled selves forward and transform workplace cultures trapped in burnout cycles.
Sara Ross is the perfect expert to inspire your team and transform your company. Her LeadFULL™ approach empowers vitality and human-centered leadership, adapting to current challenges. With her, you will drive personal and professional growth for your employees. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure her participation in your next event.
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