Lisa Sanden Sanden Consulting

Sanden Consulting’s mission is for all educators to have deeply rewarding and sustainable careers in which they are growing as much as their students.

ABOUT ME

Life can hand us many challenges and if we can hold the challenges (and messiness) with some lightness and affection for ourselves, it goes a long way. What people say about me is that I approach coaching using a unique combination of straight talk, humor, and care.

While I have been coaching for over 10 years, I am a Montessori primary guide by training, and have been a sought-after consultant in Montessori schools for over 15 years. My clients have included everyone from heads of schools, teachers, physicians, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, military personnel, realtors, and more. I have delivered trainings and workshops in school, corporate, and conference settings, from small workshops in individual schools to large presentations at national and international conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

I received my doctorate in Leadership and Coaching in 2018. I am also an associate professor at MIU where I am part of a team designing and delivering a doctoral program in Transformational Leadership and Coaching.

  • Sanden Consulting has been an invaluable part of our team this year. With two newly trained AMI Primary guides, Lisa Sanden has provided the support and coaching that every new teacher desires. Observing first and allowing the guides to lead the conversation, she meets them where they are and empowers them with ideas and suggestions. Her guidance is based on extensive AMI Montessori education and experience. Having recently led a Children’s House classroom, her consulting is based on real-world, relevant situations. Our guides have felt supported, and the children are thriving.

    TT, Head of School

  • Over the past ten years I have had the privilege of attending several workshops given by Lisa Sanden and I always leave inspired. Lisa is able to turn complex topics into relevant information that can be used immediately within the school environment, something our staff greatly appreciates. Dynamic, funny, and immensely interesting, she uses relatable examples that keep her audiences engaged. There is usually a line of attendees waiting to talk with her when she finishes, which she happily gives her individual attention. It is always uplifting to attend a presentation or workshop given by Lisa Sanden.

    TT, Head of School

  • Lisa is a joyous professional! From our first meeting she was helpful, on task, creative, collaborative, and intuitive. She takes her role so to heart…She had excellent suggestions for us on all levels and has left us with the feeling we can contact her if we have questions about any of her ideas or need help. She was a wonderful, positive presence!

    AT, Administrator

  • It would be good to have more time with Lisa!

    JK, Primary Guide

  • I felt re-energized, refreshed, and rejuvenated. As a new teacher, it also gave me validation I was on the right track, and also it was a positive way to learn what I can do to improve.

    JW, Primary Guide

  • Lisa checked her ego at the door, and she managed to balance her high standards and expectations with humility, kindness, and empathy. I found her to be both insightful and practical.

    CM, Head of School

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