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Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

PCC Credential-holders are trained (125+ hours), experienced (500+ hours) coaches. They have demonstrated knowledge and proficient application of the ICF Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, and definition of coaching. Earners show a commitment to high ethical standards and have demonstrated, through rigorous assessment, competence in using a variety of behaviors and skills in their work with clients.

EMERGE Executive Coach

ITSMF’s Emerge Academy connects women of color to a trusted community that helps them refine their authentic voices, hone their professional skills and demonstrate self-assured leadership in any challenge faced—all while lifting each other up to a new level of professional distinction. Designed to elevate mid- to senior-level women of color in technology and related fields, program participants emerge stronger, more confident leaders who stand more comfortably in, and in harmony with, their personal and professional power.

flywheel

Certified Flywheel Coach

Flywheel is a startup accelerator. We support early stage founders dedicated to creating a more equitable and sustainable community. Offering a combination of private coaching, subject matter experts, collaborative learning, and access to our network of startup resources, Flywheel helps social entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses into enterprises that have both a financial return and social impact. We call it the double bottom line.

social

Partner and Past Board President

Social Venture Partners is Greater Cincinnati’s home for engaged philanthropists. We are part of an international network of 3500 Partners who collectively invest time, talent and grant money in innovative ways to strengthen local nonprofits. Our purpose is simple: to enable our investees to make the Cincinnati region a stronger and more vibrant community.

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Member and Past Chapter President

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

Ascent Member

Founded in 2000, the Queen City Angels (QCA) is the first and oldest angel chapter in the region. We are comprised of more than 191 experienced accredited investors who provide funding, support, and guidance to early-stage growth companies in the Cincinnati area and surrounding region. QCA members, who are current and former entrepreneurs and business executives, draw on their operating and management experience to evaluate opportunities, make investments, and provide on-going mentoring to young ventures with exceptional growth potential.

Appointed Program Executive Coach

The Appointed initiative of the Cincinnati Women’s Fund was formed to help connect women with opportunities to serve on civic boards and commissions. While women make up more than half of our region’s population, they hold only one-third of civic board seats. We prepare and empower women to serve on boards and commmissions, providing support and training opportunities as well as connecting them to open board positions.

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International Board Member

We are people for whom improving our community is part of our life’s journey – whether we work in the nonprofit or corporate world.
We are volunteers, parents, community leaders, philanthropists – a global network of local partners committed to a better and more just tomorrow for all people. We see the chasm between the challenges in our world, and the scale at which we are tackling those challenges.

Volunteer Executive Coach

The HCN is a platform that connects humanitarian staff with a global cohort of volunteer professional coaches. Its aim is to provide humanitarian and development organizations with an innovative, cost-effective way of supporting the wellbeing and growth of a critical mass of their staff, particularly those serving in the most isolated and complex posts.

PILLAR AWARD: Nonprofit Board Executive of the Year 2021

Since 1998, The Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service , presented by Smart Business , honors businesses of all types and sizes that make outstanding contributions to their communities. Its purpose is to encourage a charitable environment, recognize creative efforts that make a difference and demonstrate the ties between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds.

Privacy Vanguard Award

The International Association of Privacy Professionals Privacy Vanguard Award is given each year to the individual professional who best demonstrates outstanding leadership, knowledge and creativity in the field of privacy and data protection, whether through spearheading projects or programs that positively impact the privacy profession or through achievements over the course of an entire tenure or career. Video presentation by Nuala O’Connor, Associate General Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection, Amazon

FW Woman of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award

Each year, the Executive Women’s forum honors women in Information Security, Risk Management and Privacy who have best exemplified:

  • A positive influence on the professional community
  • The application of creativity or innovation in solving problems or overcoming challenges
  • A demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards
  • A history of designing and implementing effective solutions
  • Sustained record of accomplishments in and contributions to the field
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Testimonials

I can count on Sandy to be ‘in my corner’ just as a boxing coach would be in the ring. She takes the time to not only understand what I do for my company but also what I would like to strategically accomplish in my career. Her best quality as a coach is to pull me out of the day-to-day chaos and to get me to focus on my goals.

— Mary C. , Director Worldwide Information Security in Multinational Consumer Products Company

Sandy got answers to my questions of how I was perceived by my peers, bosses and direct reports. She worked with me to customize an assessment process, personally interviewed the individuals and compiled comments in a way that ensured anonymity and confidentiality of the participants. Sandy also provided the context necessary to improve my understanding about what was said. With these insights, I have learned to modify my behaviors for increasingly positive results. I continue to refer to and reflect on those lessons as I build my career.

— Kim M. , Global Membership Director, International Professional Association

My team is very capable and brings hard skills to the table, but many of the employees needed help developing their Leadership Presence and Influence skills. I asked around about where I might find a coach who worked well both with groups and with individuals, and Sandy came highly recommended. She didn’t disappoint. Sandy conducted a series of interactive workshops that focused on broadening my employees and increasing their awareness of these critical tools. The workshops, which focused on Leadership Presence, Influence, and Communication Styles, were smart, impactful and practical, and I watched my team improve in these areas following the sessions. Sandy clearly knows what it takes to raise the bar for any group or individual!

— Cliff G. , Senior Director, Utility Company

Sandy led a 180 interview process to assess Enterprise Risk for a nonprofit whose mission is to stop the cycle of child abuse. She then partnered with members of our board to turn the learnings and recommendations into an action plan which they are now building upon.

— Paul G. , Chief Administrative Officer and industry consultant; Volunteer board member

By making the effort to understand our business, Sandy developed a cohesive business continuity model for a growing healthcare network!

— Matt S. , General Counsel, Regional Health System

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