Sarah Makinde, Founder & Director


After working in various businesses at a senior level, and leading several transformational projects over the last 20 years, I took the decision to start a business that gives back to others on a bigger scale.
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My passion is working with people to help them and their teams be at their best, using an innovative approach to get the best results. I have extensive knowledge and business experience and this combined with techniques such as NLP, Strengths Coaching, Psychology, Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness have proven to get business and life changing results!
I founded Eight as a result of the decision to bring together all my knowledge, expertise and passion to deliver high quality products and services both at a personal and professional level.
My superpower is the way I work with people to ask the right questions and build a strong rapport; ensuring that I get to the root of the issue. I enjoy producing robust solutions that add value and improve the wellbeing of others in a big way!
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A life long passion in learning and development, along with a desire to teach other people accredited and professional training, has led to the growth of the Eight Academy. A place where people can get on, both professionally and personally.
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What people have said they value most about working with me is my strategic mind and my results focused attitude, combined with an exceptional work ethic. I am down to earth and adaptable, while also speaking the same language as the business and the people within it at all levels.
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Qualifications:
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Chartership in Occupational Psychology (under supervision) current - completing in 2022
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Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Diploma current - completing in 2022
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Mindfulness Teacher Training MBSR and MBCT
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Qualification in Resilience and Stress Reduction
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NLP Accredited Diploma and Practitioner
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ACCT Accredited Certificate in Coaching Training
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Strengthscope Master Practitioner (Core, Leadership and Team)
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The Institute of Leadership and Management (NCFE) Professional Award in Advanced Training the Trainer
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First Class MA Human Resource Management (University of Hertfordshire)
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Mental Health First Aider: Understanding Heath Improvements (Level 2 QCA - Royal Society Public Health)
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Level A and B Qualification in Psychometric Testing (Hogan’s Personality Inventory)
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MSc Occupational Psychology (University of Hertfordshire)
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BSc Psychology (University of Bedfordshire)
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Awards:
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2017 – Winner of the University Prize for Health and Well-being Diagnostic Business Project
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Professional Memberships:
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Member of British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Associate Fellow of HEA
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Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
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Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology
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