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YOUR LEADERSHIP PARTNER

I have been called a leadership whisperer and I take pride and great responsibility in that. I meet you where you are in your journey but we don’t stop there.

I love helping clients dream bigger and knock down barriers to find new levels of success, meaning, and satisfaction.

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Why Imposter Syndrome?

Before founding her company, Teresa spent over 20 years working with top executives in corporate America and noticed something surprising: these powerful individuals often doubted themselves and their place.

Intrigued, she delved into studying why “imposter syndrome” happens and developed techniques to tame it. 82% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point. It’s one of the key barriers that limit people’s success. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Teresa has integrated this deep expertise into the other leadership and organization effectiveness methodologies, helping thousands whether through her book, speaking, coaching, or consulting. She’s on a mission to empower leaders to become confident, build effective teams, and foster healthy cultures.

Fierce Quotes from Teresa

The human condition hasn’t changed. We want to know that what we do matters.
You can either continue your life or career on a path created by someone else, or you get to define success for yourself.
Leadership is about the Platinum Rule. Instead of treating others like you would want, treat others as they want.

Teresa Sande

Speaker | Author | CEO

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The Snapshot Bio

  • Grew up in Milwaukee, WI.

  • First in family, along with brother, to go to college.

  • Earned Master’s in Organizational Effectiveness.

  • Lives with husband, Erik, and their pets, whom are dearly loved.

  • Splits time between Minnesota and California.

Find Your Fierce.

Teresa Sande

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Speaker Teresa Sande is CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror Strategies, and author of Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own your Success. Before publishing her book and launching her firm, she had a successful 25-year career with global corporate experience as an executive at companies like Intel, Capital One, Cargill, and UnitedHealth Group. She has dedicated her career to supporting and building effective leaders and helping top organizations identify, develop, and select their next top executives. Her holistic approach allows people to see themselves and their talents in a clear light and focus on the most important elements of their leadership journey.

From humble beginnings in Downtown Milwaukee, to an early career at Intel, to now owning her own business, Teresa has a unique perspective that resonates with audiences. Whether you are fresh out of school, or have been working in your industry for decades, you’ll leave Teresa’s session with a new nugget that will get you thinking.

As a speaker, Teresa focuses on topics of imposter syndrome, diversity and belonging, owning a success mindset, and transformational leadership. She is a frequent contributor to professional associations, research, and podcasts. Teresa splits her time between Minneapolis, MN and Palm Springs, CA, where she lives with her husband and pets and enjoys finding just about any way to be outside.

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    Specializations

    Leadership and personal growth

    Effective communication

    Organizational navigation / career exploration

    Team Effectiveness

    Culture & DEI

    Talent Strategy

    Succession Planning

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    Industries

    Healthcare / Pharma

    Financial Services

    Agriculture

    High Tech

    Non-profits

    Global Fortune 50+

    Start-ups and Small / Med Sized businesses

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    Education & Certifications

    Master’s in Organizational Effectiveness

    Coaches Training Institute

    Certified in DiSC, Myers-Briggs and other assessment tools

    Coach U certified training curriculum

    Prosci Change Management

    Cornell Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

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Mirror Mirror Strategies

Holding up the mirror for leaders & organizations

Teresa started her consulting firm in 2021. Through executive coaching and consulting services, Teresa and her team partner with individuals and organizations to build exceptional leaders, teams, and cultures that enhance diversity and bring out the best in people.

Talent Strategy

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Executive Performance

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Team Performance

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Leadership Programming

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Culture Change

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Executive Transition

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Strategic Planning

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DEI & Belonging Strategy

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Change Management

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Talent Strategy 〰️ Executive Performance 〰️ Team Performance 〰️ Leadership Programming 〰️ Culture Change 〰️ Executive Transition 〰️ Strategic Planning 〰️ DEI & Belonging Strategy 〰️ Change Management 〰️