Sarah KENNY
sarah Kenny: ANXIETY EXPERT
Having struggled with mental health challenges since childhood, Sarah is dedicated to helping young women learn the skills and lessons she wishes she'd known sooner. Founder of The Anxiety Club, she has an MA in Gender Studies, is a certified Somatic Coach and Mindfulness Facilitator, and is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Lead Like a Queen: A Young Woman’s Guide to Audacious Living. Through educational and inspirational talks, Sarah teaches young women how to take radical ownership of their mental wellness so they can feel happier, more confident, and empowered to reach their potential—without added overwhelm.
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Signature TALK
The Quiet Edge: HELPING WOMEN LEADERS TRANSFORM Anxiety INTO POSITIVE ACTION
OVERVIEW
Emotional stress and anxiety are the top mental health challenges for college women — and significant barriers to effective leadership. In this interactive talk, Sarah shares somatic techniques for calming the body and cognitive strategies for reframing anxious thought patterns, particularly those that plague young women leaders. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing stress and anxiety, as well as easy ways to start practicing them regularly, so they can lead with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
Key Learning Outcomes
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Reduce stigma about the mental health challenges that young women are experiencing
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Understand the importance and benefits of taking ownership of one’s mental health
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Learn the neuroscience behind anxiety and techniques for calming the nervous system and regulating emotions
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Develop cognitive reframing strategies to interrupt anxious thought patterns and overthinking
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Embrace managing stress and anxiety in the long term as a foundational component of leadership and fulfillment
STUDENT VOICES
“Sarah is an outstanding speaker and such an inspiring person to meet! I’m so grateful for the insights she shared with us.”
— KELLY M., University of Bridgeport, NCCWSL participant
“Our student-athlete organization loved Sarah's friendly nature; she was so easy to connect with and made us all feel comfortable right away. I had a tournament the weekend after her talk, and I used the techniques we learned during a moment of high stress. I'm in much better control of my mindset than I've been in the past!”
— LAUREN H., Trinity University, President of The Hidden Opponent
“I was deeply inspired by Sarah’s message that anxiety can become energy for action. She shared that strong leaders are not those without anxiety, but those who know how to manage it. Sarah reminded me that everyone experiences anxiety, but learning how to transform it is what truly matters.”
— KARIN O., Whitman College, NCCWSL participant
“Sarah's workshop was exceptional! She delivered a powerful message that resonated with all of our attendees, and her insights and charisma left a lasting impact. I highly recommend her as a speaker for women's events.”
— LILLIAN H., VP of Programming, The Young Women's Alliance