I believe in people for a living.
And I believe in living.
Hello, I'm Sarah Weiler.
Though over the years I've also answered to:
→ Sarah Tonin
→ Sarah Nade
→ Sarah Moany
And a surprising number of other identities.
For a long time I thought I had to have a one word answer to, "so, what do you do?"
Teacher. Coach. Speaker. Musician. Community builder. DJ. Comedian. Facilitator.
Then I realised I’d need a dodecahedron for a business card.
About 3 years ago I saw the pattern - I haven’t had one single job title, but I have had an unwavering commitment to following what feels alive.
Not always what feels easy; more often than not, it’s involved taking a big hunch, or following a curiosity that wouldn’t leave me alone. But I’ve kept saying yes to the next evolution of my life that has somehow made sense, (even when it hasn’t.)
I’m a life-long student of finding what feels alive; for myself, and for others.
In these uncertain times, I believe that being fuelled up on aliveness is our biggest gift to our communities and planet.
If that makes your heart sing, or breathe out a huge sigh of relief, you’re in the right place.
Welcome!
10 places following the aliveness has taken me…
I delivered a TEDx talk in 2018 about Knowing When to Quit, back before quitting was ‘cool’.
I started a nostalgic 90s sing-along in my living room, and ended up taking it to Glastonbury Festival (and being featured on BBC Breakfast!)
I got geeky and designed two coaching frameworks: The Quitting Quadrant®and Carousel™, to help me and others make sense of life.
I found a way to teach leadership to corporates through the ukulele - my Power of Uke methodology has now been taught to thousands of people all over the world.
I got into stand-up comedy, hosted a monthly night for 7 years, and had a bunch of songs go viral (from Dry Robes to GDPR…!)
I took on a 4-bedroom house with 24hrs notice and launched a co-living Creative Residence-seain Brighton.
I ran a weekly breakfast radio show with my friend for 6 months, including being the resident comedy astrologer and ‘‘Life Coach DJ’’.
I was invited to share my work in places like Google and PwC, speaking and facilitating on their C-Suite Executive Labs and Leadership Programmes.
I launched a Psy Trance fitness class on Brighton seafront after being inspired by an accidental week-long workout at Boom Festival.
I organised a festival (Saztival) for my 40th birthday, bringing together 100 friends for a weekend of musical joy, connection, ritual and big fiesta.
Things you’ll soon learn about me…
➊ I’m a teacher to the core
I started out as a secondary school teacher through Teach First and although I officially left the classroom over a decade ago, I’ve never really stopped teaching.
If something changes my life, there’s a strong chance I’ll end up turning it into a workshop, a framework, a podcast episode, or a song.
➋ Music is my flow state
Whether it’s harmonising 90s medleys with friends, writing comedy songs, DJing at Psy Fit, or sneaking music into workshops wherever I can, music is where I come alive.
If we work together, there’s a good chance we will be singing musical theatre or dancing to UK Garage at some point (don’t worry, you’ll come to love it…)
➌ Big feeler energy
Let’s go deep and take off the mask. Whether you need to laugh, cry or anywhere in between, it’s all welcome.
I’m also an advocate for going there with difficult conversations and can usually tell when something important hasn’t been said yet.
My sensitivity helps me read a room, support people through change, and know exactly which song belongs next on the dance floor.
➍ I love the sea
I grew up in Devon, and now live by the sea in Brighton. I try and swim in the sea most days (yes, I swim through winter…) I also love coaching people by the water - it’s so grounding, and the sea is very wise.
➎ I’m a professional super-connector
People often ask me, “Do you know anyone who…?” and I usually do. Nothing makes me happier than connecting people and making the world feel a little smaller.
Let’s return to that village feeling!
➏ And a languages nerd
Puns and cryptical crosswords give me life.
I love words, etymology and languages (and speak Spanish, German and Portuguese - Hola, Hallo, Ola).
I studied Spanish at Cambridge University, have lived across Spain and South America, walked the Camino del Norte, and received a Winston Churchill Fellowship to research traditional Colombian music — which became the foundations of my first business. Hablemos…
So welcome to my website where it all lives.
You can explore the adventures I’m currently on.
You can browse the ones that have beautifully ended.
And you can find ways to work with me: whether that’s bringing aliveness into your workplace or event, or working 1:1 to bring more of it into your life.
Have fun exploring!
