Leadership Coaching for Executives & Teams | Sanders Coaching Team
Certified leadership coaches with 4,500+ hours of experience helping executives, managers, and teams lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. ICF credentialed. Book a free discovery call today.
Leadership coaching that changes how you lead — not just what you do
For executives, directors, and teams ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
Most leaders are promoted for what they know. They stay and grow because of who they're becoming. We work with the whole leader — not just the skills, but the mindset, the habits, and the internal patterns that quietly drive every decision, relationship, and result.
With 4,500+ hours of coaching experience across 400+ clients, the Sanders Coaching Team brings ICF-credentialed expertise, neuroscience-based tools, and a genuinely personalized approach to every engagement.
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Why leaders choose us
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4,500+ coaching hours with more than 400 clients across business, healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors
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40+ years of combined real-world leadership experience in retail, service, non-profit, government, and healthcare
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ICF credentialed with certifications in life coaching, leadership coaching, performance coaching, relationship coaching, and Positive Intelligence® (PQ®)
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Certified in Coaching for Leaders® (CFL), one of the most rigorous leadership coach training programs available
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Deep commitment to client wellbeing — we measure success by the growth that continues long after our work together ends
Who we work with
We coach individuals and teams at every stage of the leadership journey:
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Emerging leaders, managers, and directors — building confidence and capability as they step into greater responsibility
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Senior leaders and executives — navigating complexity, influence, and organizational impact at the highest level
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Physicians and healthcare leaders — addressing the unique pressures of clinical leadership, burnout, and communication
We also partner with organizations to build coaching cultures, strengthen leadership pipelines, and support teams through change. Whether you're an individual looking to grow or an HR leader seeking a trusted coaching partner, we're built for both.
What brings leaders to coaching
You don't need to be struggling to benefit from coaching. Many of our clients are already high-performing leaders who sense something is quietly getting in their way. You might recognize yourself here:
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You've been promoted and aren't sure if your old approach will work at this level
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You're carrying more stress than the role should require — and it's starting to show
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You want to give honest feedback and hold people accountable, but hold back
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You say yes when you mean no, and your calendar reflects everyone's priorities but yours
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You're great at the work but struggle to delegate, trust, or let go
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Your team respects you, but you know the relationship could be stronger
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You're approaching burnout, or you're already there
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You want to lead with more presence, less reactivity, and a clearer sense of purpose
What our work together builds
We build insightful, judgment-free environments where clients can identify and overcome unhelpful patterns, quiet self-limiting beliefs, and lead from their genuine strengths. Through our work together, you will:
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Gain clarity on your values and intrinsic motivators so you can prioritize what actually matters — and stop being driven by everything else
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Develop your leadership presence so you can attract and retain strong teams, influence decisions, and drive lasting impact
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Identify and lean into your strengths so you're consistently operating from your best self rather than compensating for your gaps
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Understand your blind spots and triggers and develop new strategies so they no longer derail your effectiveness
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Build resilience and equanimity so you stay grounded during change, ambiguity, and high-pressure environments
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Lead with greater confidence and less internal friction — because the most effective leaders aren't just strategically sharp, they're mentally fit
Our approach
Every coaching engagement is customized — there are no off-the-shelf programs or generic advice. We draw from a rigorous set of evidence-based tools, tailored to each client's goals and context:
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Positive Intelligence® (PQ®) — neuroscience-based mental fitness assessment and training that identifies the internal Saboteurs limiting your performance
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Global Leadership Emotional Intelligence Assessment — measures and develops the emotional intelligence competencies most critical at your leadership level
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VIA Values Assessment — identifies your signature character strengths to anchor coaching in who you authentically are
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Positive Psychology tools and frameworks — evidence-based practices for sustainable wellbeing, motivation, and resilience
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Curated reading and resources — books, articles, and research tailored to your specific coaching focus
Our coaching programs
We offer several formats depending on your goals, timeline, and whether you're an individual or an organization:
One-on-One Leadership Coaching
Personalized, ongoing coaching for individuals. Sessions are tailored to your specific goals — from managing your first team to leading at the executive level. Typically structured as biweekly sessions over 3–6 months.
Six-Month Leadership Program
A structured 6-month engagement combining one-on-one coaching with curriculum, assessments, and accountability to drive deep, lasting development. Ideal for leaders ready to commit to a meaningful transformation.
→ Learn more about the Six-Month Leadership Pro
Mental Fitness for Leaders — PQ® Program
An 8-week neuroscience-based program built around Positive Intelligence® to identify and quiet the Saboteurs that undermine your performance, relationships, and wellbeing. Cohort-based with a September 2025 start date.
→ Learn more and apply for the September cohort
Becoming a Mindful Leader Mastermind
A focused program for leaders who want to develop mindful, intentional leadership — moving from reactive patterns to a grounded, purposeful way of leading.
→ Learn more about Mindful Leadership
Team & Organizational Coaching
We partner with organizations to provide team workshops, group coaching, and leadership development programs. If you're looking for a coaching partner for your team or organization, let's talk about what would serve you best.
What Clients Say
How we get started
Every engagement begins with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. This is a no-pressure conversation to understand what you're navigating, share how we work, and explore whether we're a good fit. From there:
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Discovery call — 30 minutes, complimentary, no commitment required
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Assessment & intake — we use one or more validated assessments to build a clear picture of your strengths, patterns, and priorities
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Customized coaching plan — together we define your goals, timeline, and the format that fits your life
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Ongoing sessions & support — regular coaching sessions with email support between them, and measurable progress throughout