Dr Sabrina Cohen-HattonExpert in Operational Psychology and Executive Leader in the Emergency Services

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton stands as one of the UK’s most distinguished fire service leaders, currently serving as a Chief Fire Officer and the International Lead for the National Fire Chiefs Council. Her unique professional profile combines decades of frontline experience with rigorous academic expertise as a Research Fellow at Cardiff University. Having overcome significant personal hardship and homelessness in her youth, she joined the fire service at eighteen and subsequently earned a PhD in Psychology while ascending to the highest ranks of the service. Her pioneering research into behavioural neuroscience and high-pressure decision-making has garnered international awards and fundamentally altered emergency service policies on a global scale. As the author of The Heat of the Moment and The Gender Bias, she provides an expert analysis of how the human brain processes information under extreme stress and the systemic barriers that influence professional perception. Her work explores the intricate relationship between cognition and risk, offering a profound understanding of how to maintain performance when stakes are at their highest. Recognised as a leading voice on resilience and inclusive leadership, Dr Cohen-Hatton has been named amongst The Big Issue’s top Changemakers and honoured by major publications for her professional achievements. She is frequently booked for her ability to translate complex psychological concepts into practical strategies for crisis management and organisational wellbeing, making her an invaluable asset for audiences navigating uncertain environments. On stage, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is best known for talks on Crisis Management and Wellbeing. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Health & Wellbeing and Leadership & Coaching, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton would approach your audience.