Frederick Sanders
Life and executive coach for high-performing creative men of color
| Hourly rate range | $200 to $350 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Purpose and directionMindset and habitsLeadership developmentAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths) |
| Works with | Men and Creatives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC); ICF Mentor Coach; Ph.D. in professional coaching and human development, International University of Professional Studies |
Frederick Sanders is a life and executive coach who works with high-performing, creative men of color. He holds the Master Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation and a Ph.D. in professional coaching and human development. He did cognitive behavioral coaching with Lyra Health for 2 years and executive coaching for BetterUp. A car crash in 2019 changed his own path and shaped his focus on deep inner work, perfectionism, and self-mastery.
What Frederick helps with
Frederick helps driven men who feel stuck on a cycle of endless goals. He guides them to look inward instead of just doing more.
- Perfectionism
- Imposter syndrome
- Self-sabotage
- Fear of mediocrity, failure, and success
- Freedom in finances, time, and energy
- Designing a bigger vision for life and work
- Shadow work as part of leadership
Who Frederick works with
Frederick works with high-performing, creative men of color. His clients want self-mastery and have a hunger for learning. Many feel frustrated with the systems around them and stuck on a treadmill of achieving. They want to reach the next level of their vision.
Background and qualifications
Frederick Sanders holds a Ph.D. in professional coaching and human development from the International University of Professional Studies. He is an ICF Master Certified Coach and an ICF Mentor Coach. He spent 2 years doing cognitive behavioral coaching with Lyra Health. He has also done executive and leadership coaching for BetterUp and several boutique coaching firms. His training includes ontological mindful ecological living. In 2023, Coach Awards voted him Gold Winner of the Best Executive Coach Award.
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The CoachVouch take
Holds the Master Certified Coach credential and brings a spiritual, inner-work focus to coaching men of color.
Best for high-performing, creative men of color who want to move past perfectionism and self-sabotage and build a larger vision.
Common questions
How much does Frederick Sanders charge?
Coaching with Frederick runs $200 to $350 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Frederick Sanders help with?
Frederick Sanders helps with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage and fear of mediocrity, failure, and success.
Is Frederick Sanders certified?
Frederick Sanders lists: ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC); ICF Mentor Coach; Ph.D. in professional coaching and human development, International University of Professional Studies.
Who does Frederick Sanders coach?
He coaches high-performing, creative men of color who want self-mastery and a bigger vision for their lives.
How do I contact Frederick Sanders?
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