Sarah Rowan

Sarah Rowan is an artist and thought-leader who empowers individuals and organisations to ignite a better future through creativity. As one of Australia’s top Speed Painters, she has lived and breathed the dynamic process of transformation for over 20 years, turning blank walls and cavasses into thought-provoking pieces of art, with limited time and often in front of a live audience. Merging her artistic talent with her passion for public speaking, Sarah has reimagined the role of the artist, pushing the boundaries of a studio-based pursuit into a trail-blazing performance genre that challenges the limitations of time and space.

After graduating from Converse College in 2003 with a BFA in Studio Art, Sarah started an art business in Greenville, South Carolina, USA before moving to Sydney to expand her horizons. It was here that she used the process of creative futurism to overcome depression, challenge chronic illness and create a new future for herself and her family. No longer shackled by societal norms, she has stepped into the full power of her truth personally and professionally.

Sarah’s strong emotional storytelling, along with her ability to paint fast and think fast has captivated hundreds of clients like Nestlé, ANZ, AMP, Ernst & Young, Woolworths, Sydney Airport, and Priceline. She has inspired audiences to embrace their own creativity which she believes is a “birthright to all” and to date has painted at over 500 events raising over $350,000 for charity.

Based in Sydney

Description

Sarah Rowan motivational speaker sessions come from one of Australia’s leading speed painters. For over 20 years, she has turned blank canvases into thought provoking works of art in front of live audiences. Often, she completes a full piece within a single keynote.

What a Sarah Rowan motivational speaker session covers

After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art from Converse College, Sarah launched her art business in Greenville, South Carolina. She later relocated to Sydney to expand her horizons. Through the process of creative futurism, she worked through depression and chronic illness. As a result, she built a new personal and professional future, and that journey now anchors her keynote work.

Her signature talk, Mindscapes: How Creativity Colours Mental Health, goes beyond professional creativity. Instead, it explores how creative expression supports mental health, resilience and personal growth. Specifically, audiences learn the role of creativity in overcoming adversity. They also gain practical strategies to activate curiosity and problem solving, plus ways to build confidence and self expression for personal and professional wellbeing.

A Sarah Rowan motivational speaker session blends emotional storytelling with live speed painting created in real time as she speaks. Meanwhile, her presentations combine practical lessons that motivate individuals and organisations. As a result, teams learn to embrace innovation, curiosity and authentic self expression, and audiences leave with a deep appreciation of creativity as both a tool and a mindset.

Sarah has captivated audiences at over 500 events for clients including Nestle, ANZ, AMP, Ernst and Young, Woolworths, Sydney Airport and Priceline. Along the way, she has helped raise more than $350,000 for charity through her live painting performances.

For example, Paul Savant of Nestle called her an absolutely brilliant presenter with an amazing talent to inspire and engage an audience of all ages and backgrounds. Similarly, Commonwealth Bank praised how nothing was too much trouble and how attendees loved the painting.

Book Sarah Rowan motivational speaker for your next conference or leadership event. See Sarah Rowan’s full profile, keynote topics and testimonials on the Corporate Speakers Australia website.

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INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTES

The Power of Creativity

Mindscapes: How Creativity Colours Mental Health

Sarah breaks down the creative process while painting an original work LIVE

Practical ways to activate your creativity and therefore productivity in the workplace

Learn how connection to self is necessary to connect effectively with others

The healing power of being wholly you both at work and home

Overcome limiting beliefs that keep your creativity and curiosity in stagnation

Testimonials

5 Reasons to Book Sarah

– She is “breath of fresh air”

– She is funny & laughter is the best medicine

– She creates a unique painting for each client to keep!

– She is easy to work with – no fuss, authentic, real

– She is wildly inspirational