Q&A with Sarah Ellis, Co-founder, Amazing If
In this conversation with Suzie, Sarah shares practical advice on navigating “squiggly” careers, emphasising that career development takes effort but becomes easier with the right tools and habits. She encourages people to focus on what they need right now and to use targeted resources rather than feeling overwhelmed.
Sarah highlights the free tools, podcast episodes and weekly newsletter available on the Amazing If website, all designed to support ongoing learning. She also announces her new book, Learn Like a Lobster, launching on 5 February 2026, with bonus resources for those who pre-order.
About Sarah
Sarah is the Co-founder of Amazing If - an award-winning company with a mission to make squiggly careers better for everyone. She is also a Host of the Squiggly Careers podcast, and Author of The Squiggly Career - the No.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller - and You Coach You books.
Alongside her work at Amazing If, Sarah is on the Makers Advisory Board, is a Harvard Business Review contributor, and a Fellow of the RSA.
Prior to her current roles, Sarah was the Managing Director of Gravity Road and was a senior marketing leader at both Sainsbury's and Barclays. Sarah’s squiggly career also includes co-chairing the Mayor of London Workspace Advisory board.
We hope you enjoy this thoughtful and insightful conversation as much as we did.
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