
Sandra William
Leadership coach for high achievers, based on ICF and iPEC training
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTransitions and new rolesExecutive presence and communicationCareer changeConsulting and finance recruitingPromotions and advancementConfidence and self-esteemLife transitions |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | ICF certification; iPEC; MBA, Columbia Business School |
| Practice | DA-O |
Sandra William is a leadership coach who helps high achievers from many backgrounds grow as leaders. She holds an ICF certification and trained with iPEC. Before coaching, she spent 6 years at Bain & Company and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. She has lived and worked in six cities across the globe, so she knows cross-cultural leadership. She founded her practice, DA-O, in November 2024.
What Sandra helps with
Sandra works with leaders on confidence, ownership of their growth, and their leadership brand. She also helps clients through career and location changes.
- Building confidence as a leader
- Rewriting personal narratives that hold you back
- Elevating your leadership brand
- Navigating a career transition
- Navigating a move to a new country or city
- Leading across cultures
- Growing leadership skills and mindset
Who Sandra works with
Sandra works with high achievers from diverse backgrounds who want to reach their leadership potential. Her clients include individuals and organizations. Many are facing a career or geographic transition, or want to strengthen how they show up as leaders.
How Sandra works
Sandra uses science-based coaching methods and combines psychological insight with business experience. She works with clients to rewrite their personal narratives, build confidence, and take ownership of their growth. Her focus is on autonomy, so leaders build the skills and mindset to succeed on their own terms. Her practice is built on the DAO mindset, which stands for Daring, Aware, and Open.
Background and qualifications
Sandra earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and worked at Bain & Company for 6 years. She holds an ICF certification and is trained through iPEC. She has lived and worked in six cities across the globe, which shapes how she coaches on cross-cultural leadership. In November 2024 she became founder and leadership coach at DA-O, where she supports individuals and organizations.
Sandra William pricing
Programs and services
- Leadership coaching
- Career coaching
- Organizational leadership support
Sandra William reviews
Sandra William has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sandra pairs six years at Bain & Company with life in six cities worldwide, so she coaches leaders on cross-cultural growth.
Best for high achieving leaders facing a career or location change who want to build confidence and lead on their own terms.
Common questions
How much does Sandra William charge?
Coaching with Sandra runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sandra William help with?
Sandra William helps with building confidence as a leader, rewriting personal narratives that hold you back, elevating your leadership brand and navigating a career transition.
Does Sandra William have reviews?
Sandra William has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sandra William certified?
Sandra William lists: ICF certification; iPEC; MBA, Columbia Business School.
Does Sandra William coach people working across cultures?
Yes. She has lived and worked in six cities across the globe. She coaches on cross-cultural leadership and on career or geographic transitions.
How do I contact Sandra William?
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