SARAH'S SOLUTIONS - Key Persons


Fay Hazard

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Communications Tutor
Fay qualified from Dunedin University with a Bachelor of Science and is one of New Zealand's computer pioneers. Her experience includes Business Needs Analysis, Professional Programming, Teaching and Project Management. She is a member of and Past President of Powertalk NZ, an organisation that develops self-confidence, communication and speaking skills. ​Fay is a powerful communicator with excellent people skills. Her ability to plan, manage and teach are great attributes for delivery of Unlock the Learning teaching methodology. Sarah's Solutions is focused on improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy across all industries and Fay is an important part of the team.

Joesephine Nathan

Job Titles:
  • Tutor / Programme Writer

Keith Lightfoot

Job Titles:
  • Fellow
  • Communications Trainer
Keith is an International Conference Presenter and Trainer. His key strengths are his relationship skills and his ability to deliver a clear and powerful message to any person attending the training: "Keith has changed my life. I have taken everything I have learnt and shared it with my son. It has also changed his beliefs. I can't wait for the next session, Keith makes them so much fun and easy as well as relaxing". Keith is a Fellow of IT Professionals New Zealand, a Member of the Global Speakers Federation and an Associate Member of the New Zealand Association of Positive Psychology. In addition to Workplace Communication Training, he is an IT consultant, website developer, singer-songwriter and a published author.

Michelle Arnesen

Job Titles:
  • Business Consultant
  • Financial Adviser
  • Workplace Tutor
Michelle is an experienced financial adviser, business consultant and proud mother. She brings excellent communication skills to the team and a passion to make a difference in the lives of people who attend the literacy, numeracy and communication programme. Family and well-being are key focus points for Michelle and these attributes, coupled with her deep understanding of financial modelling and budget advisory services, make her a valuable asset to the team at Sarah's Solutions.

Sabina Schmidt

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Communications Tutor
Sabina is a true cosmopolitan who has lived in many countries around the world, but the majority in New Zealand. She is a Mother of four and a Grandmother of six who home schooled her own children for a period of time in international settings. Being multilingual she has developed strategies to teach and learn languages (and other things) FAST. Almost a decade ago she started teaching foreign students English from basic to advanced levels in a number of different Auckland language schools with great student feedback. Whilst her background is in Nutrition and Social Science she has also been an Administrator and a Medical and Simultaneous Translator, Author and Publisher for several years. Sabina is passionate about natural health, nutrition and anything that makes this world a better place, which includes enabling others to find their own passion and live it. Her international living has given her first hand cultural awareness and sensitivity. That paired with a strong sense of humour help to make her classes inclusive and fun events.

Yvonne Tana

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Tutor
Yvonne had developed quite a reputation in the Maori art field before. She helped put together the impressive and colourful marae at Te Papa and her work was displayed in national and international art galleries and museums. ​She has received plenty of media attention for her unique, life-size Maori sculptures. Yvonne also has a Diploma in Broadcasting and has worked for a number of years on different radio stations broadcasting in Te Reo.