Navigate Major Transitions with Clarity, Courage, & Purpose!
Retirement. A leadership shift. A career you've outgrown. Whatever's changing, you don't have to figure it out alone — or from scratch, the way I once did. Get in TouchAbout Me
Why work with Sandra?
You’re facing a transition — maybe retirement, maybe a career or leadership shift — and you feel both ready and unsure at the same time.
You want a coach who blends proven methods with real depth, not a one-size-fits-all program.
You want someone who’s been where you are.
It took me over five years to figure out who I was and what I wanted after stepping back from my own career — without a program or a coach to guide me. I built this practice so you don’t have to do it the hard way I did.
Who I Work With
Individuals Preparing for retirement (including later-career planning in the years leading up to it), navigating a career pivot, or stepping into a new leadership role.
Organizations Supporting leadership transitions, succession planning, and change management — helping teams stay engaged and steady through disruption.
Core Services
For Organizations
- Leadership Coaching & Development
- Succession Planning
- Change Management Consulting
- Retirement Readiness Programs (the model behind the federal contract below)
- Inspirational Keynotes & Workshops
For Individuals
- Pre-Retirement & Retirement Coaching — my flagship work, including later-career planning years before the transition itself
- Major Life Transition Coaching — career pivots, new leadership roles, identity shifts
- Post-Retirement Coaching — for those who’ve retired but want more from this chapter
Well-Being: Mindfulness & Movement
- Weekly gentle yoga (Zoom, chair or mat)
- Corporate mindfulness workshops & lunch-and-learns
- Chair massage for corporate wellness events
(Full-service therapeutic massage is offered separately —
see Massage Therapy.)
Proven Results
34 federal employees coached 1:1 through late-career and retirement transition planning under a formal agency contract.
I was introduced to Sandy as a Retirement Coach as I’ve been planning my next chapter since 2020. With my retirement coming in May, 2024, I needed guidance and clarity. Even though I knew what my next chapter would be as a Certified Life Coach and pursuing further accreditation (ACC) though ICF, that’s where it stopped.
What would my life look like after retirement, how would my days be filled? I’ve only known work with very little casual time. With Sandy, she got me to focus on that vision with work/life balance, making time for my passion in helping others, traveling, and spending quality time with family.
Sandy has a wealth of experience, she asks the thought provoking questions and can guide you on your path. Even coaches need a coach, talk to Sandy!
Renee Morrison
Life Coach
PROGRESS inSIGHT, LLC
I participated in Sandy’s retirement coaching. It was an AMAZING experience! I am a few years away from retirement and was unsure of my path prior to this experience.
Sandy helped me–through a series of exercises over several weeks–to understand my strengths and weakness, my likes and dislikes, and what motivates me. She helped me map out what a day of retirement might look like–full of volunteer work, and other social activities.
As a result, I now have a clear vision of what I’d like to do. I am participating in volunteer training in my chosen area (literacy) and am excited about my post-work future!
Highly recommend this experience with Sandy!!Catherine Wattenberg,
Director of Publications | Scholarly Publishing