Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton

Chief Fire Officer & Behavioural Psychologist

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is a primary authority on the psychology of critical decision-making. As one of the UK’s most senior fire officers and a PhD in behavioural science, she combines the lived reality of frontline command with forensic research into how humans function under extreme pressure. When delivering a keynote or facilitating a leadership masterclass, Sabrina deconstructs the cognitive mechanics of crisis management, replacing the "heroic leader" myth with a strategy for incident command based on evidence and psychological safety.

She assists global entities in navigating high-stakes volatility, helping boards synchronise operational leadership with the cognitive resilience required to lead teams through systemic stress. By reframing judgement as a skill that must be protected from the hollowing effects of adrenaline and fear, she transforms crisis response into a measurable driver of organisational stability. Through her profoundly credible commentary, Sabrina enables decision-makers to master the decision-integrity and mindset recovery necessary to perform when the consequences are absolute.

Signature Keynotes

  • Why stress changes judgement and how leaders can respond better.

  • What crisis teaches us about preparation and recovery.

  • How trust, clarity, and calm save lives.

  • Turning challenge into capability.

  • Understanding behaviour when stakes are highest.

The Cohen-Hatton Effect

Resilience becomes intelligent, practical, and deeply human.

Audiences leave with:

  • A clearer understanding of decision-making under pressure

  • Insight into how stress affects judgement and behaviour

  • Practical tools for leading in crisis and uncertainty

  • A grounded view of resilience built over time

  • Inspiration rooted in evidence and lived experience

Why Book Sabrina

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton resonates with audiences seeking inspiration that is earned, not abstract. She brings frontline credibility, psychological rigour, and emotional intelligence to conversations about leadership, resilience, and wellbeing.

She is particularly compelling for organisations operating in high-pressure environments, navigating change, or seeking to support people through uncertainty with clarity and care.

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