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Your Coach - Dr. Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Founder and Principal
Coach Sandra is a certified professional coach (CPC), management consultant and educational consultant. She is a highly motivated and engaging professional. Having experienced the ins and outs of the business world from the military, private sector, public school and higher education organizations, she has witnessed first-hand what and how success looks and how to help others achieve success. She knows how to get people to see the best in themselves, their situations and in their organizations. She has a servant's heart. She has literally supported and led thousands. She views coaching as a higher level of personal commitment and accomplishment. She is a lifelong learner and avid researcher. Sandra is a graduate of The George Washington University (EdD and CAS); Old Dominion University (MS); Troy State University, Montgomery (MS) and Saint Leo University (BA).
She has amassed over 30 years of experience and training in leadership, management, goal setting, strategic planning, crisis management, conflict resolution, time management, interviewing, instructional leadership, peer and personal relationships, organizational and personal development, investigations, human resources management, mentoring and Socratic Questioning through military and public and private educational channels. She is a post graduate licensed educator and school administrator and has worked in multiples levels of the academic environment to include elementary, middle and high school and collegiate settings. She actively serves as a university faculty member and researcher.
Sandra has extensive training through Christian education and is an ordained minister and officiant. She is an accomplished motivational and inspirational speaker, workshop and seminar presenter and a trainer.
Sandra is a military veteran and retired member of the United States Air Force. She serves as a Troops-to-Teachers Mentor.
Memberships have included: International Association of Coaching (IAC); Veteran Owned Business; SWaM Owned Business; Business Network International (BNI); Chambers of Commerce; Peninsula Women's Network (Board and Power Group); Trusted Compass Christian Business Networking Group of Hampton Roads; Cambridge Who's Who in Business; John Maxwell Team Member; and Optimist International
Additional Coaching Certifications and Training include: John Maxwell Team; Fowler Wainwright International; and Compass Coaching
Motivational Speaking Events & Published Articles - Include: Federally Employed Women (FEW); Bryant and Stratton; College Everest College; The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Newport News Social Services; The Outstanding Women's Exchange; Old Dominion University - Say "Yes to College" Symposium; Mary Kay; I am Enough Women's Retreats and Board of Directors; The Natasha House; Churches - Local, State and National; Department of Defense - Troops to Teachers Program; Military Marriage Seminars; Peninsula Women's Magazine; The Peninsula Women's Network; S.A.L.I.S.I. Women's Forum; Co-Founder and Organizer Langley Air Force Base Gospel Service Marriage Ministry; Retreats & Empowerment Events; Church Women United; The Peninsula Task Force on Aging; The Future Billionaire's Club and academic workshops and professional journals. Published Academic articles.