Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where she has been employed since 2017. As a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she brings over 20 years of practical experience working with diverse sectors including production, service industries, higher education, NHS, and government organizations.

Her educational background spans multiple disciplines:

• Masters in Creative Writing (with distinction, Goldsmiths University, 2021)
• BA 1st class in English Literature and Language (Hons, Open University, 2016)
• M.Sc. in Occupational and Organizational Psychology (with distinction, University of East London, 1996)
• Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of East London, 1999)
• M.A in Social Work (University of Nottingham, 1985)
• B.Sc. Economics (Hons. 2.1) with Psychology focus (University of Wales, Cardiff, 1979)

Lewis specializes in positive, strengths-based and dialogic approaches to organizational change, with research interests focusing on organizational leadership transformation and social work. Though she states not being actively engaged in formal research, her extensive publication record demonstrates deep expertise in applying appreciative inquiry and positive psychology to workplace contexts. Her teaching encompasses IMAPP (Integrative Model for Positive and Appreciative Practice) and Positive Organizational Psychology.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on appreciative inquiry methodology and strengths-based interventions since 2005, with increasing emphasis on practical workplace applications. Her work bridges academic theory and organizational practice across diverse international contexts including the EU Parliament, Australian/NZ institutions, and global conferences.

Professional recognitions include:

• Chartered Psychologist (Division of Occupational Psychology)
• Fellow of the British Psychological Society
• Principal Member of the Association of Business Psychologists

Lewis provides research supervision in organizational leadership and transformation, drawing from her experience as a Practice Teacher and certified trainer. Her conference presentations at venues like the EU Parliament Wellbeing Week and World Appreciative Inquiry Conferences demonstrate ongoing scholarly engagement despite reduced formal research activity. She maintains active professional connections through The Positive Psychology Shop and Appreciating Change consultancy.