What if you LOVED your Mondays as much as your Saturdays?
That's not really a question about work. It's a question about your life. Because work is part of life. And the quality of the life we're living shapes how we work, lead, create, connect, and contribute.
Hi yโall! Iโm Dr. Katie Sandoe, the Sparkologistยฎ
I believe people do their best work when they're connected to who they are, what matters most, and what they're building toward. Leaders lead differently. Teams become stronger. Organizations become healthier. And work can become an expression of a meaningful life rather than something we're constantly trying to escape.
That's the kind of transformation I help spark.
Through keynotes, leadership experiences, retreats, coaching, and strategy, I help people, teams, and organizations think differently, reconnect to what matters most, and build something they truly love.
TRUSTED BY these happy clients and more
Katie was absolutely the highlight of our recent all-team Annual Meeting! She successfully set our souls on fire. Katieโs keynote wasnโt just motivational speaking โ it was truly transformational!
Gretchen naso / President of RKL Virtual Management Solutions
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Ignites new ways of thinking, discoveries, motivation, laughter, and moments of deep introspection.
Brings energy, clarity, and joy that light the way forwardโwhether in leadership, learning, or life.
Infuses humor, curiosity, and play into the serious work of growth, leaving others brighter, bolder, and more inspired.
meet DR. KATIE, the Sparkologistยฎ
I believe we spend far too much of our lives chasing who we think we're supposed to be instead of building a life around who we actually are and what matters most.
That's the work I love.
I help people think differently, see themselves more clearly, and find the courage to make meaningful change in their lives, their work, their leadership, and the organizations they shape.
With a Doctorate in Adult Learning and a background spanning executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and more than two decades of developing people, I bring plenty of research and real-world experience to the room. But I also believe transformation can be deep without being heavy. That's where my signature "Doctor + Dork" combination comes in: thoughtful questions, practical insight, big energy, a little playfulness, and experiences people actually remember.
Because ultimately, I'm interested in more than helping people become better at what they do.
I want to help them build lives they truly love, so they can live, work, and lead from a place of courage, purpose, and wholeness.
NO FLUFF. NO HUSTLE HACKS. JUST REAL STEPS THAT HELP YOU AND YOUR TEAM THINK DIFFERENTLY, ACT BOLDLY, and FINALLY SEE RESULTS.
After time with Dr. Katie, your group will have the tools they need to:
Spark a High-Performance Mindset
Shift old patterns of thinking and behaving into fresh perspectives that fuel resilience, focus, and growth. Learn how high-performers thrive through challenges and discover practical ways to find the harmony in work/life, rest/success, joy/passion, and much more.
Take Action with Confidence
Turn key learnings into momentum that actually works. Donโt just get inspired to create change. Walk away with the framework and steps to make it happen. Learn how to set even higher goals and achieve them without burning out.
Build Stronger Connections
Discover frameworks and tools that increase self-awareness, deepen trust among teams, enhance communication, and spark better collaboration. Leave with practical strategies to work better together โ and enjoy not only the process, but each other along the way.
Reignite Energy & Purpose
Replace exhaustion and โughโ with energy and โah-ha!โ (yep, itโs possible). Gain clarity on what matters most, align with purpose, and leave with the motivation to bring more joy and impact into your work and workplace.
Donโt wait to get the tools to help you and your team become the best version of themselves.
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"If you want your audience to be inspired when they leave the room, you need to have Dr. Katie at your event!"
Luann Meyer, Chapter President & Board Member | SWANA
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"Katie is, quite literally, a 'Sparkologist' and it shows. She's dynamic, funny, engaging, and makes you think in new ways. She has a way of making these big ideas approachable, practical, and even fun."
Brynn Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer | Unitas Communities
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"Dr. Katie brought unmatched energy, insight, and authenticity to our event. From CEOs to emerging professionals, attendees at every level of their corporate journey found value in her presentation. The room was captivated!"
Kara Luzik Canale, VP of Strategy & Chamber Impact | Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
DR. KATIE in ACTION
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DR. KATIEโS KEYNOTE TOPICS
Soul on Fire
What if burnout isnโt just about time or workloadโbut about soul-level misalignment? In this powerful and energizing keynote, Dr. Katie Sandoe explores the root causes of soulful exhaustion and introduces a new path to purpose-fueled leadership. Audiences will learn the Japanese concept of ikigai, reawaken their โwhy,โ and leave with three primal, actionable steps to burn brightlyโwithout burning out.
Own Your Power
Too often, women are told theyโre โtoo muchโ or โnot enough.โ In this bold, high-voltage keynote, Dr. Katie Sandoe challenges the double bind, redefines power through her liberatory Pยณ Power model, and equips audiences with a practical, unforgettable mantra to lead with courage and compassion. Get ready to break the mold and own your powerโon your terms.
Sparked Leadership
Five generations. One workplace. Infinite potential for misunderstanding. This dynamic and humorous keynote dives into what each generation truly wants from work, leadership, and communicationโwhile busting stereotypes and surfacing shared purpose. Attendees will gain practical strategies to inspire and engage across generational lines and build stronger, more connected teams.
They Just Donโt Get It
Leadership isnโt about titlesโitโs about purpose. This inspiring keynote uncovers the mindset shift that transforms leaders from transactional to transformational. Dr. Katie Sandoe helps audiences reconnect with their โwhy,โ understand what todayโs workforce craves from their leaders, and walk away with practical ways to lead with clarity, authenticity, and spark..
Through my Sparked Retreat Experiencesโข, I partner with organizations, leaders, and group organizers to design immersive retreats that integrate strategy, wellbeing, and human connection.
Grounded in ancient practices and modern research, and brought to life through somatic and experiential practices, these retreats help people slow down, see clearly, and move forward with intention and energy.
Because the most powerful breakthroughs donโt happen in the boardroom, meeting room, or living room โ they happen when we create space to think differently.
This isnโt about stepping away.
Itโs about returning different.
Sparked Retreat Experiencesโข
Want to work with me?
MORE WAYS to SPARK GROWTH in your leadership, team, and organization
Seminars & Workshops
High-energy, interactive sessions that deliver practical tools and mindset shifts your team can apply immediately.
LEadership Experiences
Immersive programs
that transform skilled professionals into confident, effective, purpose-driven leaders.
Coaching & Advising
Laser-focused support
to help leaders and high-performers find clarity, overcome roadblocks, and accelerate growth.
Strategy & Consulting
Straightforward, collaborative guidance to align your people, purpose, and plans โ so your organization can thrive.
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