Sarah Kelly
About Sarah Kelly
Sarah Kelly is a Senior Innovation Manager at Liberty Global, where she leads the 'Spark' initiative to engage employees in business challenges. She has extensive experience in innovation management, coaching, and communications, and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 1998.
Work at Liberty Global
Sarah Kelly has been serving as the Senior Innovation Manager at Liberty Global since 2020. In this role, she is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She is known for leading 'Spark', a global initiative aimed at sourcing campaigns for various business challenges and encouraging employee participation. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles within Liberty Global, including Innovation Program Manager, Innovation Network Manager, and Corporate Communications Coordinator, contributing to various operational brands such as Virgin Media and Vodafone Ziggo.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Kelly studied Mass Communication and Media Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She has developed expertise in Lean Start-Up methodologies, particularly through the use of Adobe Kickbox and the Hype Innovation platform. Her educational background and professional experiences have equipped her with skills in innovation management and employee engagement.
Background in Media and Communications
Before her tenure at Liberty Global, Sarah Kelly worked at NBCUniversal Media, LLC as a Legal Contract Administrator from 2006 to 2009 in the Amsterdam Area. She also served as a Programming Team Assistant at Liberty Global from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she has experience in the healthcare sector, having worked as a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens from 1998 to 2004 in Springfield, Illinois.
Achievements in Public Speaking
Sarah Kelly has contributed to the public speaking community as a speech coach for TEDx Amsterdam Women, where she assists speakers in refining their presentations. She has also been a keynote speaker, event moderator, and trainer across Europe, demonstrating her abilities in storytelling and audience engagement.
Entrepreneurial Venture - Sarah Says
In addition to her corporate roles, Sarah Kelly runs 'Sarah Says', a venture focused on conducting communications workshops. Through this initiative, she provides pitch and speech coaching, along with keynote speaking and moderation services, helping individuals enhance their communication skills.