I’m Emily Sander…

 

The Highlights:

 

  • I’m a C-suite executive turned ICF-certified leadership coach

  • I’ve known failure — and success

  • I’ve had bad bosses, good bosses, and great mentors

  • I’ve been on the “high-achievement hamster wheel”

  • I’ve put in crazy hours absorbing all I could on leadership and business

  • I’m so into leadership, I wrote two books on it

  • After a thrilling climb up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love…

  • Working with people one-on-one to help them step into effective leadership and realize their professional goals

 
 

Big Fancy Professional Bio:

 

In my 15 years of business experience, I’ve worked at Fortune 500 companies and scrappy startups. 

  • Supporting website design at Microsoft 

  • Testing the original Kindle device at Amazon 

  • Building the first Client Management team at G2 Web Services

  • Preparing start-up for acquisition at eMOBUS 

  • Growing the team by 200% at Sterling Talent Solutions 

  • Spearheading company-wide strategic initiatives (including a $2.2M subsidiary) at fusionZONE Automotive

In my most recent role as Chief of Staff, I served as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

With a range of real-world experience, I’ve gained in-depth, practical insights into leadership and business.

 

Channeling my inner superhero with the clean and jerk!
Sweat, lift, repeat.

Probably thinking deep thoughts.
Or…just trying not to fall in the ocean.

Pie at Thanksgiving! Our family motto: “Leftovers are for quitters.”

I told my team I’d dress up as a rainbow unicorn if we hit our stretch goals…I’m a woman of my word.

 

Origin Story:

 
 

Made in Korea. Assembled in the USA. Adopted as a baby. Grew up in Seattle.  

I was taught early on that helping others was not only good karma, but a path to success.

My idol at a young age? Superman.

He used his powers for good. Never gave up. He was adopted. Just like me. I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

When I’m not coaching, I’m traveling, podcasting, hitting the gym or yoga mat, fueling up at Starbucks, reading a book, watching movies, and rooting for my Seattle Seahawks!

 

Glam squad assemble! Celebrating our best friend's milestone birthday in sunny San Diego.

My one and only time “fishing.”

Starbucks, my ultimate winter accessory in the Big Apple!