Sarah de Lagarde, Global Head of Corporate Affairs at Janus Henderson is not just a speaker; she is an embodiment of triumph over adversity, a beacon of hope, and a testament to the human spirit's indomitable will.

With a rich background in communications and public relations within the asset management industry, Sarah has mastered the art of distilling complex investment concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences far and wide. Her prowess as a storyteller is matched only by her remarkable life journey, which has seen her overcome challenges that most would deem insurmountable.

On September 30, 2022, Sarah's life took a dramatic turn when she was run over by two tube trains on the London Underground. This near-fatal experience could have been the end, but for Sarah, it was just the beginning of a new chapter. Demonstrating unfathomable resilience, she not only survived but thrived, becoming the first woman in the world to summit Mount Kilimanjaro with two prosthetic limbs. Her feats of endurance and strength area source of inspiration to all who hear her story.

Sarah's journey is further marked by ground breaking achievements in the realm of technology and innovation. As the first woman in the world to be fitted with a £250,000 AI-powered bionic arm, she stands at the forefront of discussions on the future of prosthetics, healthcare, and the role of AI in enhancing human capabilities. Sarah has captivated audiences across the globe with her insights and experiences, in 2024 alone she delivered 51 speaking engagements to existing and potential clients. Her talks span a wide array of topics, from motivational themes such as adapting to change and building resilience, to subject matter expertise on disability, prosthetics, and AI's transformative potential in healthcare.

‘Sarah de Lagarde is not just a speaker; she is a visionary, a pioneer, and a living example of what it means to face the impossible and emerge victorious. Her story is not just one of survival but of thriving in the face of adversity. It is a call to action, a reminder of the power of resilience, and an invitation to explore the limitless possibilities that lie within each of us.’

Motivational talks: surviving the impossible, adapting to change, building resilience, lessons learnt from a near death experience, crisis and change communication, preserving your mental health in a challenging world, the case for DEI – using psychological concepts such as: hyper focus, hysterical strength, neuroplasticity, 3rd person syndrome, summit syndrome, the 2nd mountain concept and finding your purpose.

Subject matter expert: facts and figures about people with disabilities, being an amputee, functionality of prosthetics, how AI supports my bionic arm, real life applications of AI, innovation in healthtech and healthcare, using AI for good, how AI can accelerate innovation, what is responsible AI and why does it matter, inequality in access to high performance prosthetics, the dawn of the augmented human, the fragmented ecosystem of prosthetic companies, the importance of client/user feedback, how an ageing demographic influences accessibility in infrastructure.

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