Hi! I’m Sara.🧠 I’m a proud auDHDer. For most of my life, I flew under the radar because I was smart and really good at masking. I aimed low for years, thinking I didn’t deserve to aim high. I knew I was different, but I focused on what I struggled with instead of what I could bring to the table.Over time, I started to understand myself in a new way. I leaned into my strengths, learned to navigate my challenges, and built a successful career as a CEO, Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Coach.💡 What I Do:I work with neurodivergent professionals—diagnosed or not—helping them rediscover their strengths, navigate tough environments, and thrive in demanding roles. My clients include:✨Governance professionals like Board Directors and Chairs.✨Senior Executives & CEOs✨Entrepreneurs & Small Business ownersI understand how high-pressure roles can ask a lot of our brains. My mission is to help professionals like you embrace how you’re wired, manage the challenges, and unlock your full potential in environments that may not always be built for you.🧮 For Leaders and Boards:I teach leaders and Boards how to harness the unique strengths of neurodivergent and unconventional thinkers. Through training and advisory support for neuroinclusive workplace design, I help organizations unlock cognitive diversity, improve decision-making, and create cultures where everyone can thrive.🎤 How I Share My Insights:Through keynote speeches, online events, and social media, I share actionable insights on:✨Neuroinclusive leadership ✨The power of cognitive diversity in decision-making.✨Supporting neurodivergent professionals to succeed.💃🕺 Who I Work With:I’m here for the late bloomers, the before-their-timers, and the professionals and organizations that are ready to understand themselves better so they can bring their best to the world. I work with people of all neurotypes. 🌟 Why Work With Me?I am a gifted facilitator and have the ability to understand people's workplaces quickly. People often describe my coaching style as empathetic, grounded, and impactful. I balance care and challenge, creating spaces where:✨ You feel safe to be your authentic self.✨ Growth feels achievable, not overwhelming.✨ You can engage with your full potential in new and meaningful ways.This combination of emotional honesty and accountability sets me apart. It’s what allows me to build trust and help individuals, teams, and organizations create real, lasting change.
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Founder And DirectorUnique Mind CoBrisbane City, Qld, Au
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Mentor - Uq Mba Mentoring ProgramThe University Of Queensland Sep 2024 - PresentBrisbane, Queensland, AuThe UQ MBA Mentoring Program is designed to assist UQ MBA students with career development and transitions, connecting them with alumni and industry mentors based on shared interests and areas of speciality. Benefiting from the advice and perspective of mentors, the program provides students with an opportunity to develop skills that go beyond the classroom. I mentor MBA students with Board Career aspirations. -
Deputy ChairAustralian Charities And Not-For-Profits Commission Aug 2024 - PresentDocklands, Vic, Au -
Advisory Board MemberAustralian Charities And Not-For-Profits Commission Aug 2023 - Aug 2024Docklands, Vic, AuThe Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities. The ACNC was established in December 2012 to maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the Australian not-for-profit sector, support and sustain a robust, vibrant, independent and innovative not-for-profit sector and promote the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the sector. -
ChairJabiru Community Services Apr 2024 - PresentBracken Ridge, Queensland, Au -
Non Executive DirectorJabiru Community Services Feb 2023 - PresentBracken Ridge, Queensland, AuJabiru is a for purpose organisation partnering with children, young people and families, by creating safe places and relationships that connect people, resources, ideas and communities. They provide outside school hours care, wellbeing hubs and social, practical and emotional support for families. -
AdvisorGuidepoint Jan 2024 - PresentNew York, Ny, UsGuidepoint is a research enablement platform designed to advance understanding and empower decision-making. We inform leading organizations’ research by delivering on-demand intelligence and research on request. With Guidepoint, companies and investors can better navigate the abundance of information available today, making it both more useful and more powerful. -
Non Executive DirectorHealth Care Insurance Feb 2022 - PresentBurnie, Tas, AuHealth Care Insurance (HCI) has been providing comprehensive private health insurance since 1938. As a not-for-profit private health insurer, they are proud of the high level of personal service provided to members and the comprehensive range of health insurance options. -
Non Executive DirectorRockpool Residential Aged Care Jul 2024 - Nov 2024Morayfield, Queensland, Au -
Advisory Board ChairVistage Worldwide, Inc. Aug 2022 - Sep 2024San Diego, California, UsAs Chair of Key 131, I support senior executives that want to become outstanding leaders and CEOs. I help improve performance, broaden networks and build the skills necessary to reach personal and business goals. Executives and leaders who are interested in knowing more about this invitation only group can DM me. -
Non Executive DirectorDoctors For Nutrition Jun 2023 - Jul 2024Port Adelaide, South Australia, AuDoctors for Nutrition use the power of nutrition education to change lives and save lives. They deal in evidence, not hype, to support health practitioners and the community to take on life saving and life giving eating patterns. -
Sara Harrup Strategic SolutionsSara Harrup Jul 2014 - Jul 2024I am a seasoned and highly impactful executive coach who brings clarity, reframing and action to complex situations. Client feedback suggests I can help people see through complexity to the heart of issues, provide the appropriate amount of challenge in a high care way, and support clients to understand themselves and their work environment in a way that allows them to reframe issues and take action.
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Member - Customer And Community Reference GroupUrban Utilities Dec 2022 - Apr 2024Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AuThe purpose of the CCRG is to provide a forum of open and honest dialogue through which Urban Utilities can consult and gather information from representatives of customer and community groups about customer’s needs, emerging issues, relevant policy, planning and service standards; and explore initiatives in the equitable and sustainable delivery of water and sewerage services. -
Chief Executive OfficerFoodbank Queensland Dec 2019 - Apr 2023Morningside, Queensland, AuFoodbank Qld is a transport, logistics and warehousing organization that is Queensland’s largest and most trusted hunger relief organization, sourcing over 14 million kg of food per year and providing assistance to over 240,000 Queenslanders every month through our member network. Key achievements• Successfully led whole of business transformation through periods of high uncertainty due to Covid-19• Developed bold new evidence driven strategy• Mitigated substantial risk across multiple regulatory domains (WHSQ, National Heavy Vehicle Regulation)• Delivered two record financial year surpluses and increased turnover by 50% in 18 months• Transformed organizational culture and employee/volunteer wellbeing• Delivered on whole of business digital transformation• Secured and opened a second site to deliver 26,000 hampers to people suffering the economic effects of COVID-19• Re-engineered the end to end member journey and positioned Foodbank Qld as the sector leader• Designed and fast-tracked a new $20m site -
Member - Professional Standards CommitteeExercise & Sports Science Australia (Essa) Nov 2014 - Apr 2022Hamilton, Queensland, AuExercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is a professional member-based organization of over 9000 members. The Ethics Committee is a Board Subcommittee which establishes and maintains compliance with the ESSA code of professional conduct. Key contributions• Improved collective due diligence in relation to disciplinary matters being considered• Enhanced the committees’ consideration of consumer perspectives -
Non Executive DirectorFamily Day Care Association Of Queensland Jun 2019 - Sep 2020Murarrie, Queensland, AuThe Family Day Care Association of Queensland (FDCAQ) has been supporting the child care profession since 1977. They play a significant industry leadership and educational role within Family Day Care across Queensland. FDCAQ provide support to services, service users and educators by strengthening networks, providing resources, advice, representation and advocacy. They also deliver professional learning and children services, in addition to administering In Home Care Support Agencies in Queensland and Victoria -
Chief Executive Officer3Rd Space Brisbane Dec 2014 - Jan 2020Fortitude Valley, Qld, Au3rd Space is Queensland’s largest drop in centre providing support to over 1000 people each week who are experiencing crisis, marginalization and homelessness. They also work with families and children in the preventative space to support children to succeed and flourish. Key achievements • Led a significant rebranding of the organization • Led a transformational project to open 3rd Space Café, bringing dignity and nutrition to marginalized people one meal at a time.• Successfully led the organisation to a seven day operating model• Revolutionized workplace culture, creating a safe space to be and an aligned and happy workforce -
Consortium Board MemberUnder 1 Roof Dec 2014 - Nov 2019Dallas, Texas, UsUnder 1 Roof (U1R) is a consortium of 14 homelessness, housing and community agencies based in Brisbane’s inner city and offering a range of services city-wide. -
Consultant And AuditorAgpal & Qip Jul 2013 - Jan 2017Bowen Hills, Qld, AuWorked for a professional services organisation in the health sector, providing auditing and consulting services in corporate and clinical governance. -
Advisory Board ChairFamily Business Australia Dec 2013 - Dec 2015South Melbourne, Vic, AuFamily Business Australia is the peak body for family business in Australia with membership from some of Australia’s most well-known companies. Role Duties• Chairing a regular peer advisory board of 10 businesses ranging in size from startups to companies turning over $500 m per annum• Facilitating group engagement and issues resolution on business, family and personal issues -
Non-Executive Director | Deputy Chair | Finance And Audit Committee Member3Rd Space Dec 2013 - Oct 2014Fortitude Valley, Qld, Au3rd Space is Queensland’s largest drop in centre, providing support to over 1000 individuals and families each week who are experiencing crisis, marginalization and homelessness. Key contributions• Assisted the organisation transition to a Company Limited by Guarantee, • Established the Board Committee structure• Improved financial compliance and performance through improved reporting, analysis and oversight -
Chief Executive OfficerAustralian Dental Prosthetists Association Jan 2011 - Oct 2013Melbourne, AuThe ADPA is the peak professional body for Dental Prosthetists in Australia.Key Achievements• Digitally transformed the organization• Improved net profit by 200% during my tenure• Increased member retention and new member recruitment to achieve an 85% membership rate • Led the organization through a legal and political crisis impacting members, culminating in lobbying for and representing the organization at a Senate Enquiry -
Director - QualityAgpal And Qip Nov 2009 - Dec 2010Bowen Hills, Qld, AuAGPAL and its wholly owned subsiduary, QIP Consulting, is a professional services organisation providing consulting, auditing and accreditation services to the healthcare sector. -
Manager - Vocational Training And Assessment And Student ProgramsAustralian College Of Rural And Remote Medicine Jul 2006 - Nov 2010Brisbane, Queensland, Au -
National Learning And Development ManagerIag Jun 2001 - Jul 2006Sydney, New South Wales, Au -
Regional ManagerIag Nov 1997 - Oct 2001Sydney, New South Wales, Au
Sara Harrup Education Details
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Australasian Institute Of Clinical Governance (Aicg)Applied Clinical Governance -
Institute Of Executive Coaching And LeadershipCoaching - Level 2 -
IftfStrategic Futures -
Institute Of Executive Coaching And LeadershipCertification - Executive Coaching -
Australian Institute Of Company DirectorsCompany Directors Course -
University Of Technology SydneyCertificate Iv Workplace Training And Assessment -
Bond UniversityCertificate Of Commercial Mediation -
Qut (Queensland University Of Technology)Bachelor Of Health Science (Nursing) -
Royal Brisbane HospitalThree Year General Nursing Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions about Sara Harrup
What company does Sara Harrup work for?
Sara Harrup works for Unique Mind Co
What is Sara Harrup's role at the current company?
Sara Harrup's current role is Founder and Director.
What schools did Sara Harrup attend?
Sara Harrup attended Australasian Institute Of Clinical Governance (Aicg), Institute Of Executive Coaching And Leadership, Iftf, Institute Of Executive Coaching And Leadership, Australian Institute Of Company Directors, University Of Technology Sydney, Bond University, Qut (Queensland University Of Technology), Royal Brisbane Hospital.
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